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WARRANTY

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleased
to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine. The California, new 1995 and later utility/lawn/
garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and
later model year utility/lawn/garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations
for small non-road engines. The equipment engine must be free from defects in material and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S.
EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., must
warranty the emission control system on your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, the catalytic converter. Also
included may be hoses, belts, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will repair your utility/lawn/garden equipment engine at no cost to you,
including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Homelite Consumer Product, Inc. 

warrants to the original retail

purchaser that this 

HOMELITE 

product is free from defect in

material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective
product free of charge within these time periods from the date of
purchase.

One year for the following units: Yard Broom, Trimlite, and
Bandit;

Two years for all other Homelite products, if the product is
used for personal, family or household use;

90 days, if any of the above products are used for any other
purpose, such as commercial or rental.

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and
commences on the date of the original retail purchase.

Any part of the 

HOMELITE 

product manufactured or supplied by

HOMELITE 

and found in the reasonable judgment of 

HOMELITE

to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or
replaced by an authorized 

HOMELITE 

service dealer without

charge for parts and labor.

The 

HOMELITE 

product including any defective part must be

returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty
period. The expense of delivering the 

HOMELITE 

product to the

dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to
the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner.

HOMELITE

’S responsibility in respect to claims is limited to

making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of
breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of
the contract of sale of any 

HOMELITE 

product. Proof of purchase

will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.
All warranty work must be performed by an authorized 

HOMELITE

service dealer.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of
original retail purchase for any 

HOMELITE 

product that is used for

rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing
purpose.

This warranty does not cover any 

HOMELITE 

product that has

been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that
has been operated in any way contrary to the operating
instructions as specified in the 

HOMELITE 

operator’s manual.

This warranty does not apply to any damage to the 

HOMELITE

product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any

HOMELITE 

product that has been altered or modified. The

warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal
wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either

INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE HOMELITE 

product or adversely

affect its operation, performance or durability.

In addition, this warranty does not cover:

A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments,

Ignition, Filters

B. Wear items – Bump Knobs/Spool Retainers, Outer Spools,

Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive
Belts

HOMELITE 

reserves the right to change or improve the design of

any 

HOMELITE 

product without assuming any obligation to

modify any product previously manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY, ANY
SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY
AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR,
ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD.
HOMELITE’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES
NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR
THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES
INCLUDING, BUT NO LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING
THE HOMELITE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE
OWNER, MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR
TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT
DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING
PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL
PROPERLY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE, SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, any you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty applies to all 

HOMELITE 

products manufactured by

HOMELITE 

and sold in the United States and Canada.

To locate your nearest service dealer, dial 1-800-242-4672 or log
on to our website at www.homelite.com.

Содержание UT10927D

Страница 1: ... manufactured to Homelite s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a Homelite chain saw SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Страница 2: ... years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician When servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts For safe operation read and understand all instructions before using the chain saw Follow all safety instructions Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below may result in serio...

Страница 3: ...low the manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain 7 Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent DO NOT OPERATE A CHAIN SAW WITH ONE HAND Serious injury to the operator helpers bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is intended for two handed use DO NOT OPERATE A CHAIN SA...

Страница 4: ...r approved for gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Select bare ground stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 feet 9 m away from refueling site before starting engine Never attempt...

Страница 5: ...G All chain saw service other than items in the operator s manual maintenance instructions should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel If improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or clutch or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur which could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst and ser...

Страница 6: ... damage Wear eye hearing and head protection when operating this equipment The SAFE T TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent kickback No smoking sparks or open flame Diagonal line across a symbol means this is prohibited or should be avoided Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands Do not operate the saw using only one hand Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odorless deadl...

Страница 7: ...volume 19 4 oz 575 ml Chain oil tank volume 11 8 oz 350 ml Bar length 18 in 457 mm Chain pitch 325 in 8 3 mm Chain gauge 050 in 1 25 mm Drive sprocket 7 tooth Engine displacement 2 75 cu in 45cc Maximum engine power 2 5HP 1 9KW 9 000 RPM Idle engine speed 2 600 3 400 RPM Fuel tank capacity 19 4 oz 575 ml Oil tank capacity 11 8 oz 350 ml SYMBOLS SPECIFICATIONS UT10942D Weight No bar chain fuel or o...

Страница 8: ...RONT HAND GUARD CHAIN BRAKE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER TRIGGER RELEASE REAR HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER IGNITION SWITCH FUEL MIX CAP CHAIN OIL CAP STARTER FAN HOUSING STARTER GRIP SAFE T TIP PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS ...

Страница 9: ... be sure to order one of the Homelite bars listed for your saw in this operator s manual The proper size SAFE T TIP nose guard comes installed on the bar Use only guide bars that have a provision for mounting the SAFE T TIP CHAIN BRAKE See Figures 4 and 5 Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from rotating When the chain brake lever hand guard is WARNING KICKBACK occurs when the movi...

Страница 10: ...act with the eyes wash them immediately with clean water If irritation is still present see a doctor immediately Clean up spilled fuel immediately MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil Pre mix unleaded gasoline and 2 cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for gasoline This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso...

Страница 11: ... Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 8 OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE See Figures 10 11 and 12 Refer to Safety earlier in this manual for additional information Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use 1 Using the back of your left hand engage the chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever hand guard toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly 2 Reset the chain brake back into the RUN p...

Страница 12: ...irmly with the left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle IGNITION SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION Fig 14 3 Set the Ignition Switch to the RUN I position 4 Make sure the chain brake is in the RUN position by pulling back on the lever hand guard See Figure 15 5 Fully press and release the PRIMER BULB 7 times 6 Pull CHOKE lever all the way OUT to full position The partial throttle...

Страница 13: ...r additional information STOPPING THE ENGINE See Figures 20 and 21 Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle To stop the engine move the Ignition Switch to the O stop position Do not put the chain saw on the ground when the chain is still moving For additional safety set the chain brake when the saw is not in use In the event that the Ignition Switch will not stop the saw pull...

Страница 14: ...umb is wrapped under the handlebar This grip is least likely to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control WARNING DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand Never allow any pa...

Страница 15: ...everyone helpers bystanders children and animals a SAFE DISTANCE from the cutting area During felling operations the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area During bucking operations keep a minimum distance of 15 feet 4 5 m between workers ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR See Figures 26 and 27 Before adjusting the carburetor clean the air filter and the st...

Страница 16: ...ue use until the repair is made Serious personal injury may result from the saw chain turning at idle OPERATION STOP Fig 28 FELLING TREES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WARNING Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation Wait until the hazardous weather has ended When felling a tree it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury Do not cut do...

Страница 17: ... to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall 3 Cut a notch about 1 3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line To keep the weight of the wood off the saw always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut 4 Make the backcut le...

Страница 18: ... into the cut so they do not touch the chain Drive wedges in little by little to help jack the tree over When bucking or felling with a wedge it may be necessary to remove the SAFE T TIP anti kickback device to allow the bar to be drawn through the cut After you complete the cut reinstall the tip immediately 5 As tree starts to fall stop the chain saw and put it down immediately Retreat along the ...

Страница 19: ...e bar nose and chain during cutting this can cause kickback To avoid the danger keep the SAFE T TIP anti kickback device attached while cutting Refer to Specific Safety Rules Kick back earlier in this manual During bucking operations stand on the uphill side so that the cut off section of the log cannot roll over you Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching with just standard cutting technique...

Страница 20: ...NG See Figure 38 Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log exert light pressure downward Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you UNDERBUCKING See Figure 38 Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log exert light pressure upward During underbucking the saw will tend to push back at you Be prepared for this reaction and hold ...

Страница 21: ...gure 39 1 Underbuck the branch 1 3 through for your first cut 2 Overbuck the branch to drop it 3 Finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound WARNING If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height hire a professional to perform the pruning CUTTING SPRINGPOLES See Figure 40 A springpole is any log branch rooted stump or sapling which i...

Страница 22: ...ection 1 Always place the Ignition Switch in the stop O position before you work on the saw 2 Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever hand guard towards the front handle to the RUN position 3 Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar These components are sharp and may contain burrs 4 Remove the bar mounting nuts using a combination wrench or 5 8 in wrench 5 Remove t...

Страница 23: ...are in the long slot of the bar Note for UT10942D When placing the bar on the bar studs ensure that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole 11 Replace the outer guide bar plate ensuring that the bar pin groove is at the bottom with the upper and lower edges angled away from the guide bar 12 Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts 13 Tighten the bar mounting nuts finger tight only...

Страница 24: ...t this process until sag does not exist 17 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar mounting nuts securely The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug but it can be turned by hand without binding Ensure that the chain brake is not set Note If chain is too tight it will not rotate Loosen the bar nuts slightly and turn the ten...

Страница 25: ... 25 mm out of the bar groove To help determine the correct warm chain tension use the tip of the combina tion wrench as a guide Note New chain tends to stretch check the chain tension frequently and tension as required CAUTION A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling Check the cold tension before next use 050 1 25 mm Fig 54 CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figures 55 and 56 CAUTION Check th...

Страница 26: ... CUTTERS See Figures 57 58 59 60 and 61 Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length as fast cutting can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform 1 Wear gloves for protection 2 Tension the chain prior to sharpening Note Refer to Maintenance Adjusting the Chain Tension earlier in this manual 3 Use a 3 16 in diameter round file and holder Do all of your filing a...

Страница 27: ...ngine speed during cutting which may result in severe engine damage WARNING Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback WARNING Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause serious injury WARNING The saw chain is very sharp Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain MAINTENANCE ...

Страница 28: ...ANGLE LESS THAN 30 Fig 62 30 CORRECT INCORRECT BACKWARD SLOPE SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE Fig 63 80 CORRECT MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE See Figure 64 65 and 66 Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 025 in 0 6 mm Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances Every time the chain is filed check the depth gauge clearance Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all g...

Страница 29: ...he guide bar comes with a SAFE T TIP anti kickback device already installed you need to check the tightness of the mounting screw before each use Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as in structed below These are specially hardened screws If you cannot install the screw tightly replace both the screw and the SAFE T TIP before further operation Note Do not replace the screw with an ordinar...

Страница 30: ...before making any mixture adjustments of the carburetor 1 For access to the air filter and carburetor area loosen the three screws holding the cylinder cover 2 Activate chain brake 3 Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake lever 4 Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle 5 Before removing the air filter from the carburetor blow or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from ...

Страница 31: ...damaged REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG See Figure 77 This engine uses a Champion RCJ 4 with 025 in 0 63 mm electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace every six months or more frequently if necessary 1 Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench 2 Remove the spark plug 3 Hand thread the new spark plug turning it clockwise Note Be careful not to cross thread the spark plug C...

Страница 32: ...024 in 60 mm or worn halfway through Always keep the chain brake mechanism clean and lightly lubricate the linkage Always test the chain brake performance after servicing or cleaning Refer to Operation Operating Chain Brake earlier in this manual for additional information Check and if damaged replace the chain catcher STORING THE CHAIN SAW 1 MONTH OR LONGER 1 Drain all fuel from tank into a conta...

Страница 33: ...on pushed in com pletely and pull starter cord 15 to 20 times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Set Ignition Switch to run I position Push and fully release primer bulb 7 times Pull starter three times with choke lever at run If engine does not start move choke lever to choke and repeat normal starting procedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure w...

Страница 34: ...saw and check for oil dripping from SAFE T TIP and guide bar If oil is present the chain may be dull or bar may be damaged If no oil is on the SAFE T TIP contact a Homelite Service Center 1 Release chain brake refer to Operation Operat ing Chain Brake earlier in this manual 2 Tension chain per instructions in Maintenance Adjusting the Chain Tension earlier in this manual 3 Refer to Maintenance Ass...

Страница 35: ...in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any HOMELITE product Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed by an authorized HOMELITE service dealer This warranty is limited to nin...

Страница 36: ...m 38cc Chain Saw UT10946D 18 in 457 mm 45cc Chain Saw UT10942D 20 in 508 mm 45cc Chain Saw For product information technical help dealer locations or parts ordering information visit our website at www homelite com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 98300...

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