Homelite UT10947E User Manual Page 1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL16 in. (406 mm) 33cc Chain Saw UT10947EYour new chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for

Page 10 WARNING:Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuelto a machine with a running or hot engine. Move atleast 30 ft. (9 m) from refue

Page 11ADDING OILSee Figures 9 and 10.Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed forchains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform overa wi

Page 12Fig. 13STARTERGRIPSTARTING THE ENGINESee Figures 13 through 20.WARNING:Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Neverstraddle the saw or

Page 13Fig. 18THROTTLE TRIGGERTHROTTLELOCK BUTTONTRIGGERRELEASEOPERATION7. While squeezing both the trigger release and throttletrigger, push in the t

Page 14PREPARING FOR CUTTINGPROPER GRIP ON HANDLESSee Figure 21.Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier inthis manual for appropriat

Page 15BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURESPractice cutting a few small logs using the followingtechnique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you

Page 16WARNING:Weather conditions and altitude may affect carbure-tion.Do not allow bystanders close to the chain saw whileadjusting the carburetor.AD

Page 17OPERATIONFig. 2745°45°90°135°135° 90°135° FROMPLANNED LINEOF FALLPATH OF SAFERETREATPLANNED LINE OFFALLPLANNEDLINE OF FALLPATH OFSAFERETREATPRO

Page 18Note: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave aband of wood between the notch and back cut (approxi-mately 2 inches (5 cm) or 1/10 the dia

Page 19REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTSSee Figure 31.A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk ofthe tree above the ground. Remove large buttres

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Page 20BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESSSee Figure 34.Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the logand finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite side.

Page 21LIMBING AND PRUNINGSee Figure 36. Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with afirm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. Keep the t

Page 22ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAINSee Figures 38 through 48.DANGER:Never start the engine before installing the guide bar,chain, drivecase cover, and

Page 236. Lay out the saw chain in a loop and straighten anykinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chainrotation. If they face backwards,

Page 2411. Replace the outer guide bar plate ensuring that the barpin groove is at the bottom with the upper and loweredges angled away from the guide

Page 25ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSIONSee Figures 49 through 51.WARNING:Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor isrunning. The saw chain is very s

Page 26Fig. 52Fig. 53RAKERCLEARANCEINSPECT DRIVESPROCKETCUTTINGCORNERSIDE PLATEDEPTH GAUGETOEGULLETHEELRIVET HOLETOP PLATESHARPENING THE CUTTERSSee Fi

Page 27Fig. 57Fig. 58Fig. 56CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGELEFT HANDCUTTERSRIGHT HANDCUTTERSFig. 59CAUTION:A dull or improperly sharpened chain can causeexce

Page 28TOP PLATE FILING ANGLESee Figure 60. CORRECT 30° - file holders are marked with guidemarks to align file properly to produce correct top plate

Page 29Fig. 65LUBRICATING HOLEMAINTAINING THE GUIDE BARSee Figure 65.CAUTION:Make sure the chain has stopped before you do anywork on the saw.Every we

Page 3WARNING:The warnings, labels, and instructions found in thissection of the operator's manual are for your safety.Failure to follow all inst

Page 30MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARDSee Figures 66 and 67.1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP on the bar nose. 2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the reces

Page 31CLEANING THE ENGINESee Figures 72 and 73.Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressedair or a brush periodically. Dangerous overh

Page 32MAINTENANCE WARNINGMuffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts away from the muffler. S

Page 33 Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number

Page 34Note: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) that prevent counterclockwise rotation from the original factory adj

Page 35WARRANTYCALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSHOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.The U.S. Envi

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Page 4WARNING:The warnings, labels, and instructions found in thissection of the operator's manual are for your safety.Failure to follow all inst

Page 5PULLPUSHFig. 1PUSH AND PULLThe reaction force is always opposite to the direction thechain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready tocontrol

Page 6Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these symb

Page 7The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your

Page 8Fig. 2FRONT HANDGUARD/CHAINBRAKEFRONTHANDLECYLINDERCOVERTHROTTLE LOCKBUTTONTRIGGERRELEASEREARHANDLETHROTTLETRIGGERIGNITIONSWITCHFUEL CAPCHAIN OI

Page 9WARNING:The warnings and instructions in this section of theoperator's manual are for your safety and to preventserious personal injury.UND