Homelite UT10542 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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STOP
STOP
STOP
STOP
OPERATION
Place the chain saw on level ground and ensure
that no objects or obstructions are in the imme-
diate vicinity that could come in contact with the
bar and chain.
Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand
and put your right foot onto the base of the rear
handle.
To start a cold engine:
Set the ignition switch to the RUN ( I ) posi-
tion.
Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 7
times.
Pull choke lever all the way out to FULL posi-
tion.
When the temperature is above 50°F, pull the
starter grip until the engine attempts to start, but
no more than 3 times. When the temperature is
below 50°F, pull the starter grip until the engine
attempts to start, but no more than 5 times.
Push choke lever to RUN position.
Pull starter grip until engine runs.
NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position 15-
30 seconds, depending upon the temperature.
Depress the trigger release and squeeze and
release the throttle trigger to return the engine
to idle after a total run time of at least 30 sec-
onds.
CAUTION:
Failure to release partial throttle when chain
brake lever is in the brake position will result in
serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze and
hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is
in the brake position.
To start a warm engine:
Set the ignition switch to the RUN ( I ) posi-
tion.
Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
Pull choke lever out to FULL CHOKE position
then push immediately back to RUN position to
set fast idle.
IGNITION
SWITCH IN THE
RUN POSITION
Fig. 7
PRIMER BULB
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
FULL CHOKE
CHOKE LEVER
RUN POSITION
Fig. 8
RUN
POSITION