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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
UT43102 / 14 in. Electric Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne électrique de 356 mm (14 po)
Motosierra eléctrica de 356 mm (14 pulg.)
UT43122 / 16 in. Electric Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne électrique de 406 mm (16 po)
Motosierra eléctrica de 406 mm (16 pulg.)
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS
TODAS LAS VERSIONES
Your electric chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2 Introduction / Introducción General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................... 3-6 Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales Symbols .......................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Inspect extension cords periodically and, if WARNING: damaged, have repaired by a licensed electri- cian. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Do not attempt to operate this unit until you Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric have read thoroughly and understand com- shock or fire. pletely all instructions, safety information, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can Dress Properly - Wear snug fitting clothing. result in accidents in
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate should be performed by your nearest Homelite guide bar scabbard. service dealer. Never let anyone use your chain saw who has Always maintain a proper stance. not received adequate instructions in its proper Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it use. This applies to rentals as well as privately on and off. Have defective switch replaced by owned saws. authorized service center. Before you start the u
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Save these instructions. Refer to them fre- may use this product. If you loan someone this quently and use them to instruct others who product, loan them these instructions also. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex- amples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 4. Use replacement parts such as low kickback ® chain, SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback nose guards and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with rotational kickback. Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified by the manufac- turer for the saw. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and PULL bal
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not DANGER: avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WARNING: could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, CAUTION: may result in minor or moderate injury. (W
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling Wear Gloves the chain saw. Wear Safety Footwear Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment. Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away. V Volts Voltage A A
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FEATURES ELECTRICAL Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose DOUBLE INSULATION or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric A proper extension cord is available at an authorized power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual service center. three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor It is possible to tie the extension cord and power components with protecting ins
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bar Tip Guard Low-Kickback Chain An attachment that may be provided on the end of the A chain that complies with the kickback performance guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on a repre- bar from contacting the wood. sentative sample of chain saws. Bucking Normal Cutting Position The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into Those positions assumed in performing the bucking lengths. and felling cuts. Chain Saw
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS UT43102 UT43122 Bar length ....................................................14 in. Bar length ....................................................16 in. Chain pitch .............................................. .375 in. Chain pitch .............................................. .375 in. Chain gauge ............................................ .050 in. Chain gauge ............................................ .050 in. Chain type ........................Low Profi
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR See Figure 6. Semi-transparent oil reservoir that allows user to The safe use of this product requires an under- see when to add oil. standing of the information on the tool and in ® SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge GUARD of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating The Safe-T-Tip® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an features and safety rule
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create Do not connect to power supply until assembly accessories not recommended for use with this is complete. Failure to comply could result in product. Any such alteration or modification is accidental starting and possible serious per- misuse and could result in a hazardous condition sonal injury. leading to possible serious personal injury. OPERATION DANGER: Never use near power lines or other electric sources. Con
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OPERATION NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use then run for one minute. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket. CORD CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY RET AINER See Figure 8 EXTENSION CORD This chain saw is designed with a cord retainer Fig. 8 that prevents the extension cord from being
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OPERATION WARNING: Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that would place your body or arm across the chain line. Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the motor is running. The fingers should encircle PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken PROPER GRIP IMPROPER GRIP by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw. Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side o
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OPERATION Begin cutting with the saw against the log. Keep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed. Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result in damage to the bar, chain, or motor. Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary Fig. 12 wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit. When felling a tr
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OPERATION area around the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. PLANNED LINE Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° OF FALL from the planned line of fall. Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. Remove dirt, stones,
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OPERATION WARNING: Never cut through to the notch when making a back cut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this is the section of wood between the notch HINGE and backcut. BACK CUT REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 17. Fig. 15 A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the
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OPERATION BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 19. If the wood diameter is large enough for you to WEDGE insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching. NOTE: When bucking or felling with a wedge, you may need 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. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figure 20. Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of
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OPERATION Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw. Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. PRUNING See Figure 24. Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree. Fig. 22 UNDERBUCKING Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your SECOND CUT LOAD footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
