Operation, Warning – Homelite UT10927A User Manual

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WARNING:

Weather conditions and altitude may affect carbure-
tion.

Do not allow bystanders close to the chain saw while
adjusting the carburetor.

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

■ If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not

idle, turn the idle speed screw “ T ” clockwise to
increase idle speed.

■ If the chain turns at idle, turn the idle speed screw “ T

counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the
chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle
speed, contact a Homelite Service Center for adjust-
ment and discontinue use until the repair is made.

WARNING:

THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE.
Turn the idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to
reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain, or contact a
Homelite Service Center for adjustment and
discontinue use until the repair is made.

Serious personal injury may result from the saw
chain turning at idle.

OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE

Refer to “Safety” earlier in this manual for additional
information.

Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to
each use.

1. Start the engine and grasp the front and rear handles

securely with both hands.

2. Pull the throttle trigger to bring the chain saw up to full

speed. 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.
See Figure 27.

Note: The chain brake should engage and stop the
chain immediately, if not, stop the saw by pressing the
| / O ” on ignition switch. Take the saw to a Homelite
Service Center for repair and discontinue use until the
repair is made.

3. Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by

grasping the right side (from operator's position) of the
chain brake lever/hand guard and pull toward the front
handle until you hear a click.

See Figure 28.

BRAKE POSITION

WARNING:

If the chain brake does not stop the chain
immediately, take the saw to a Homelite Service
Center for repair prior to use.

Fig. 27

Fig. 28

Fig. 26

RUN POSITION

OPERATION

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