Homelite UT43103 User Manual

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour electric chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease

Page 10 — EnglishGLOSSARY OF TERMSBar Tip GuardAn attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the

Page 11 — EnglishPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSFEATURESUT43103Bar length ...

Page 12 — EnglishFEATURESKNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWSee Figure 6.The safe use of this product requires an under-standing of the information on the tool and i

Page 13 — EnglishCHAINLUBRICANTWARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental start

Page 14 — EnglishOPERATIONStopping the chain saw:NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the trigger switch is released.Release th

Page 15 — EnglishOPERATIONPROPER GRIPFig. 10IMPROPER GRIPCHAIN LINEPROPER HAND GRIP POSITIONWARNING:Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or an

Page 16 — EnglishOPERATIONPress the switch lock-out and squeeze the switch trigger then release switch lock-out and let the chain accelerate to ful

Page 17 — EnglishOPERATIONby a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would enda

Page 18 — EnglishOPERATION When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may be necessary to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device to allow the bar

Page 19 — EnglishOPERATIONWhen bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log. To maintain complete control of the chain saw when

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Page 20 — EnglishUNDERBUCKINGSee Figure 22.Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. D

Page 21 — EnglishOPERATION When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off th

Page 22 — EnglishWARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to comply could result in

Page 23 — EnglishFig. 31BAR GROOVECHAIN DRIVE LINKSFig. 29CUTTERSCHAIN ROTATIONCHAIN DRIVE LINKSFig. 28Fig. 30CAUTION:Always wear gloves when handlin

Page 3 — EnglishGENERAL SAFETY RULESWARNING:Do not attempt to operate this unit until you have read thoroughly and understand com-pletely all instruc

Page 4 — English transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard.Never let anyone use your chain saw who has not received adequ

Page 5 — EnglishGENERAL SAFETY RULESSave these instructions. Refer to them fre-quently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If

Page 6 — EnglishGENERAL SAFETY RULESPULLPUSHFig. 3the risks associated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback

Page 7 — EnglishSYMBOLSThe following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.SYMBOL SIGNAL

Page 8 — EnglishSYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of

Page 9 — EnglishBefore using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.A proper extension cord is availabl