Homelite UT34010 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 Volt Cordless Chain Saw
Model No. UT34010
Your new chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use the chain saw properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you for buying a Homelite chain saw.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Homelite UT34010 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Cycle
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Bar Length	16 in
Type	Gas
Chain Gauge	0.05 in

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Read All Instructions

General instructions to read before operating the tool.

Basic Safety Precautions

Essential safety rules for operating the chain saw.

Safety Apparel

Recommended clothing and protective gear for safe operation.

Kickback Prevention

Information on kickback and how to prevent it.

Cutting Work Area Safety

Safety guidelines for the area where the saw is used.

Battery Safety

Precautions for safe handling and charging of batteries.

Charger Safety

Safety guidelines for using the battery charger.

Operation

Battery Pack and Charger

Install Battery Pack

Chain Oil System

Starting and Stopping

Procedures for starting and stopping the chain saw.

Preparation for Cutting

Proper Grip on Handles

How to hold the chain saw correctly for safe operation.

Proper Cutting Stance

Basic Cutting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing cutting operations.

Work Area Precautions

Tree Felling

Bucking

Bucking Logs Under Stress

Limbing

Pruning

Maintenance

Assembling Bar and Chain

Step-by-step guide to install the bar and chain.

Chain Tension Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting and checking chain tension.

Chain Tension

How to properly tension the saw chain for optimal performance.

Chain Maintenance

Sharpening the Cutters

Guide to sharpening the saw chain cutters.

Top Plate Filing Angle

Side Plate Filing Angle

Depth Gauge Clearance

Guide Bar Maintenance

Troubleshooting