Homelite CSP3314 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OPERATORíS MANUAL

356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw
CSP3314

Your new chainsaw has been engineered and manuf actured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation
and operator safety. Properly cared f or , it will give you y ears of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , please read and understand the operator’s man ual before using this

product.

Thank you for b uying a Homelite chainsaw.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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■ Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

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■ General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

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■ Specific Safety Rules................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

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■ Symbols....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

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■ Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

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■ Features.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

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■ Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................10-24

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■ Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................25-35

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■ Bar and Chain Combination ........................................................................................................................................... 36

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■ Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................36-37

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■ Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................ 38

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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. When
servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts.

For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the chainsaw. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below may
result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual
before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the
Safety Rules and all Safety Alert Symbols including
Danger, Warning and Caution. These safety rules are
for your safety and to prevent possible serious injury.
If you use your saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

WARNING:

The operation of any tool may result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
wear eye protection.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

The warnings, labels and instructions found in this
section of the operator’s manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
personal injury.

Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and
understand this operator’s manual and all labels affixed to
the tool. Safety is a combination of using common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your saw works.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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■ KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully.

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Learn the saw’s applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

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■ CHAINSAWS are designed for cutting wood only .

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■ KICK-BACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE NOSE OR TIP

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OF THE GUIDE BAR touches an object or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
towards the operator . Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator . Either of these reactions ma y
cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result
in serious personal injury. DO NOT rely exclusiv ely upon
the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw
user, y ou should take several steps to keep cutting jobs
free from accident or injury .

1. With a basic understanding of kick-back, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.

2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running. Place your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle,
with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw
handles. A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will
help maintain control of the saw if kick-back occurs.

3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from
obstructions. DO NOT let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence or any other obstruction
which could be hit while you are operating the saw.

4. Cut at high engine speeds. Always cut with the
engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the
throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.

5. Do not overreach or cut above chest height.

6. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and

maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer or the equivalent.

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■ DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WITH ONE HAND.

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Serious injury to the operator, helpers and/or bystanders
may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is
intended for two-handed use.

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■ DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WHEN YOU ARE

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FATIGUED. Never oper ate a chainsaw when you are tired
or under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol.

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■ USE SAFETY FOOTWEAR. Wear snug-fitting clothing,

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protective gloves and eye, hearing and head protection
devices.

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■ DO NOT STAND ON ANY UNSTABLE SURFACE while

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using your chainsaw. This includes ladders, scaff olding,
trees etc.

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■ USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING FUEL. Move the

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chainsaw at least 15 m (50 feet) from the refuelling
point before starting the engine.

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■ DO NOT ALLOW OTHER PERSONS to be near the

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chainsaw when starting or cutting with the chainsaw .
Keep bystanders and animals out of the w ork area.

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■ DO NOT START CUTTING until you have a clear w ork

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area, secure footing and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

■ KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY awa y from the saw
chain when the engine is running.

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■ ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAINSAW WITH THE ENGINE

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STOPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGAGED, the guide bar
and saw chain to the rear , and the silencer a wa y from
your body . When transporting the chainsaw , use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.

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■ DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW THAT IS DAMAGED,

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improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle control trigger is released.

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■ TURN OFF THE ENGINE before putting the chainsaw down.

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DO NOT leave the engine running unattended. As an
additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake
before putting down the sa w .

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■ USE EXTREME CAUTION when cutting small-size brush

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and saplings because slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped towards you or pull you off balance.

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■ WHEN CUTTING A LIMB under tension, be alert for

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spring-back so that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibres is released.

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■ KEEP THE HANDLES dry, clean and free of oil or

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fuel mixture.

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■ OPERATE THE CHAINSAW ONLY in well ventilated areas.

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■ DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW IN A TREE unless

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you hav e been specifically trained to do so.

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■ ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, other than the items listed

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in the instruction manual, and all maintenance should
be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.
(For example, if improper tools are used to remove the
flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel
in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the
flywheel may occur and subsequently cause the flywheel
to burst.)

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■ KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY away from the sa w

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chain when the engine is running.

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■ KEEP SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICK-BACK NOSE GUARD

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properly mounted on the guide bar to prevent rotational
kick-back.

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■ FOLLOW THE SHARPENING and maintenance instructions

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for the saw chain.

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■ USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GUIDE BARS and low

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kick-back chains specified for your saw.

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■ DO NOT adapt the power head to a bow guide or use it to

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power any attachments or devices not listed for your saw.

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■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently

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and use to instruct other users. If you lend someone this
tool, lend them these instructions too.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

The warnings, labels and instructions found in this
section of the operator’s manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
personal injury.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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■ DO NOT CUT VINES and/or small underbrush (less than

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76 mm (3 in.) in diameter).

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■ SILENCER SURFACES ARE VERY HOT during and

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after operation of the chainsaw; keep all body parts
away from the silencer. Serious burns may occur if
contact is made with the silencer.

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■ ALWAYS HOLD THE CHAINSAW WITH BOTH HANDS

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when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.

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■ NEVER LET ANYONE USE YOUR CHAINSAW who has

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not received adequate instructions in its proper use.
This applies to hired as well as privately owned saws.

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■ BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE, make sure the saw

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chain is not contacting any object.

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■ OPERATE THE CHAINSAW only in well ventilated areas.

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SAFETY APPAREL

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■ Wear snug-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long

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trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear jewellery, shorts,
sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose-fittingclothing,
which could be drawn into the engine or catch the chain
or underbrush. Wear overalls, jeans or chaps made of
cut-resistant material or ones that contain cut-resistant
inserts. Secure hair so that it is above shoulder level.

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■ Wear non-slip safety footwear and heavy-duty gloves to

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improve your grip and to protect your hands.

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■ Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating

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this equipment.

REFUELLING (DO NOT SMOKE)

■ To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury , handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.

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■ Mix and store fuel in a container approved for petrol.

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■ Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.

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■ Select bare ground, stop the engine, and allow it to cool

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before refuelling.

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■ Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to

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keep fuel from escaping round the cap.

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■ Tighten the fuel cap securely after refuelling.

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■ Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 15 m (50 ft.) away

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from refuelling site before starting engine.

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■ Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any

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circumstances.

BASIC PRECAUTIONS IN THE CUTTING/
WORK AREA

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■ Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree.

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■ Do not cut from a ladder: this is extremely dangerous.

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■ Keep bystanders and animals out of the w ork area.

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Do not allow other persons to be nearby during starting
or cutting with the chainsaw .

NOTE: The size of the w ork area depends on the job
being performed, as well as the size tree or work piece
involv ed. For e xample, felling a tree requires a larger work
area than making other cuts such as bucking cuts etc.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

PUSH AND PULL

The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the
chain is moving. Thus , the operator must be ready to control
the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and
the PUSH when cutting along the top edge.

PULL

PUSH

Fig. 1

NOTE: Your chainsaw has been fully factory tested.
It is normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

Never operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled.
Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle
control trigger is released. If the saw chain moves at idling
speed, the carburettor may need adjusting. Refer to
“Operation-Adjusting Idling Speed” later in this manual.
If the saw chain still moves at idling speed after adjustment
has been made, contact a Homelite service dealer for
adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.

WARNING:

All chainsaw service, other than items in the operator’s
manual maintenance instructions, should be performed
by competent chainsaw service personnel. If improper
tools are used to remove the flywheel or clutch, or if an
improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to
remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel
may occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst
with possible serious injury.

KICK-BACK

Kick-back is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious
injury . Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with
your saw. As a chainsaw user, you must take special
safety precautions to help keep cutting jobs free from
accident or injury .

NOTE: Refer to “Operation” later in this manual for added
information on kick-back and how to avoid serious
personal injury .

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SYMBOLS

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.

Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Symbol

Read Your Operator’s Manual

Eye, Hearing and Head Protection

SAFE-T-TIP

No Smoking

Operate with Two Hands

®

Nose Guard

Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved.

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention
to potential safety concerns and machine damage, as well
as helpful operating and servicing information.
Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury
and machine damage.

Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating
this equipment.

The SAFE-T-TIP
prevent kick-back.

No smoking, sparks or open flame when mixing fuel or
refilling fuel tank.

Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.

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nose guard on the guide bar helps

One Handed

Carbon Monoxide

Kick-back

Bar Nose Contact

Gloves

RUN

,

STOP

“O”



Switch

Do not operate the saw using only one hand.

Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odourless, deadly
poison. Do not operate in an enclosed area.

Danger – beware of kick-back.

Avoid bar nose contact.

Wear non-slip gloves.

To stop the engine, move the switch to the “O” STOP
position.
I = ON to Run
O = OFF to Stop

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SYMBOLS

Petrol Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use

with an octane rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.

Oil Use 2-cycle oil for air cooled engines.

Mix Petrol and Oil Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time

before refuelling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil.............................................................................................................. 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.)

Fuel tank capacity .................................................................................................................................. 575 cm

Oil tank capacity..................................................................................................................................... 350 cm

Bar lengths ...................................................................................................................................... 35 - 40 cm (14 - 16 in.)

Chain pitch ...............................................................................................................................................9.5 mm (.375 in.)

Chain gauge............................................................................................................................................ 1.27 mm (.050 in.)

Chain type .............................................................................................................................................Semi-Chisel, LoPro

Drive sprocket ........................................................................................................................................................6 - tooth

Engine displacement ..............................................................................................................................33 cm

Maximum engine power (ISO 7293) ......................................................................................................... 1.33 kW (1.78HP)

Maximum engine speed with attachment..........................................................................................................12,500/min

Idle engine speed....................................................................................................................................2,600 - 3,400/min

3

(19.4 oz.)

3

(11.8 oz.)

3

(2.0 cu. in.)

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FEATURES

TRIGGER

RELEASE

THROTTLE LOCK

BUTTON

CYLINDER

COVER

PRIMER BULB

FRONT HAND

GUARD/CHAIN

FRONT

HANDLE

CHOKE LEVER

BRAKE

STARTER

GRIP

SILENCER

CHAIN

CATCHER

CHAIN OIL

CAP

SAFE-T-TIP

CARBURETTOR

ADJUSTMENT

STARTER/FAN

HOUSING

ON/OFF

SWITCH

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FUEL MIX

CAP

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

REAR

HANDLE

Fig. 2

OPERATION

For your saf ety, study this entire manual before operating
the saw . P a y particular attention to the precautions and
instructions listed in the operator’s manual.

SAFE-T-TIP

WEAR HEAD

PROTECTION

WEAR HEARING

PROTECTION

WEAR “NON-SLIP”

GLOVES

WEAR TRIM-FITTING CLOTHING. AVOID SCARVES OR

OTHER LOOSE CLOTHING WHICH COULD GET CAUGHT

IN THE MACHINE

WEAR EYE

PROTECTION

WEAR HEAVY

DENIM OR

CHAPS

WEAR STURDY

BOOTS

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Users, such as professional loggers who need to draw the
tip through the cut, make boring cuts, or cut logs bigger
than the bar length, should reinstall the SAFE-T-TIP as
soon as those cuts are complete. When cutting without the
SAFE-T-TIP, the user must use proper techniques as sho wn
in the manual to avoid kick-back.

NOTE: Refer to “Maintenance” later in this manual for
instructions on reinstalling the SAFE-T-TIP nose guard.

LOW KICK-BACK SAW CHAIN

The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimise
the force of a kick-back reaction by preventing the cutters
from digging in too deeply at the kick-back zone. Only use
replacement chain which is equivalent to the original chain
or has been certified as a low
kick-back chain.

As saw chains are sharpened, they lose some of the low
kick-back qualities and extra caution is required.

WARNING:

The warnings and instructions in this section of the
operator’s manual are for your safety and to prevent
serious personal injury.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAW
SAFETY DEVICES

SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICK-BACK NOSE GUARD

See Figure 4.

The SAFE-T-TIP prevents kick-back because it covers
the tip of the bar where rotational kick-back is generated.
Inexperienced persons should never attempt to cut when
the SAFE-T-TIP has been removed from the bar tip .

GUIDE BARS

Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat
lower kick-back potentials.

When making a replacement, be sure to order one of the
Homelite bars listed for your saw in this operator’s manual.
The proper size SAFE-T-TIP nose guard comes installed
on the bar. Use only guide bars which have a provision f or
mounting the SAFE-T-TIP.

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OPERATION

CHAIN BRAKE

Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from
rotating. When the chain brake lever/hand guard is pushed
towards the bar, the chain should stop immediately.
A chain brake does not prevent kick-back.

The chain brake should be cleaned and tested daily. Refer
to “Operation” later in this manual for additional information.

WARNING:

Even with daily cleaning of the mechanism, the
dependability of a chain brake to perform under field
conditions cannot be certified. Keep the SAFE-T-TIP
nose guard on the saw guide bar and use proper
cutting techniques.

RUN POSITION

WARNING:

KICK-BACK occurs when the moving chain contacts
an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar may cause the chain to dig into
the object and stop the chain for an instant.
The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which
kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide
bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back towards
the operator. Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw, which could result in
serious injury.

Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built
into the saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.

KICK-BACK PRECAUTIONS

Rotational kick-back occurs when the moving chain contacts
an object at the Kick-bac k Danger Zone of the guide bar .
The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which kicks
the guide bar up and back towards the operator .
This reaction can cause loss of control which may result
in serious injury.

BRAKE

POSITION

KICK-BACK

DANGER ZONE

Fig. 6

Fig. 5

ROTATIONAL

KICK-BACK

Fig. 7

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move
at least 15 m (50 ft.) from refuelling site before
starting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed
this warning can result in possible personal injury.

FUEL AND REFUELLING

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

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■ Mix 2% oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.

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■ Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before refuelling.

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■ Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than

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usable in a 30-day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel
stabiliser is recommended.

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them
before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.

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■ Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

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■ Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapour.

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■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with skin.

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■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil

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comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.

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■ Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

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MIXING THE FUEL

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■ This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires

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pre-mixing petrol and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded petrol
and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container approved
for petrol.

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■ This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol

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intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of
87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.

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■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/oil from fuel

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service stations. This includes the pre-mixed petrol/oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles etc.

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■ Use a high quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air-cooled

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engines. Do not use motor vehicle oil or 2-cycle
outboard oil.

FILLING THE TANK

Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Refuelling” earlier in this
manual for additional safety information.

1. Clean the surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.

2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly.

3. Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.

See Figure 8.

4. Before replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
the gasket.

5. Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage.

NOTE: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during
and after the first use.

1 Litre + 20 ml =
2 Litres + 40 ml =
3 Litres + 60 ml =
4 Litres + 80 ml =
5 Litres + 100 ml =

}

50:1

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OPERATION

Fig. 8

CHAIN OIL SYSTEM

See Figure 9.

Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for
chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a
wide temperature range with no dilution required. Chainsaw
should use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel.

NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated
oils. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar or chain.

1. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.

2. Fill the oil tank every time you refuel the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

See Figures 10 to 19.

WARNING:

Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the
chain line.

1. Place the chainsaw on level ground and ensure that no

objects or obstructions which could come in contact with
the bar and chain are in the immediate vicinity .

2. Hold the front handle firmly with the left hand and put

your right foot onto the base of the rear handle.

BRAKE POSITION

Fig. 9

Fig. 11

IGNITION SWITCH

IN THE RUN

POSITION

Fig. 12

PRIMER BULB

Fig. 13

Fig. 10

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OPERATION

STARTING A COLD ENGINE:

3. Move the chain brake to the BRAKE position.
NOTE: Set the chain brake by pushing the chain brake

lever/hand guard forward (towards the bar) to the brake
position. Refer to “Operation – Operating the Chain
Brake” later in this manual for additional information.

4. Set the ignition switch to the RUN (I) position.

5. Fully press and release the PRIMER BULB 7 times.

6. Pull CHOKE lever all the way OUT to full position.

7. Engage trigger release.

While squeezing both the trigger release and throttle
trigger, push in the throttle lock button. Release the
throttle trigger. This latches the trigger for starting.

THROTTLE

LOCK

BUTTON

THROTTLE TRIGGER

STARTER

GRIP

TRIGGER

RELEASE

Fig. 15

CHOKE LEVER

FULL CHOKE

HALF CHOKE

RUN POSITION

Fig. 14

THROTTLE TRIGGER

Fig. 16

TRIGGER

RELEASE

Fig. 17

RUN POSITION

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Fig. 18

OPERATION

8. Pull STARTER until engine attempts to start.

Slowly pull the starter grip out for a short distance until
you feel the starter engage, then briskly pull straight up.
Do not pull to the end of the rope; this may damage the
starter. Hold onto the grip during rewinding.

Pull the starter rope until the first firing of the engine is
heard (no more than five pulls).

NOTE: A new unit may require additional pulls.

9. Push choke lever to half choke position.

10. Pull starter until engine runs.

NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position 15-30 seconds,

depending on the temperature.

11. Push choke lever all the way IN.

12. Immediately SQUEEZE and release the throttle trigger.

Immediately depress the throttle trigger, which releases
the trigger lock button. Squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to let the engine idle.

13. Move chain brak e to RUN position.

Place chain brake lev er/hand guard into the RUN
position. Refer to “Operation – Operating the Chain
Brake” later in this manual for additional information.

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.

Now you are ready to pick up the saw. Use the proper grip
for both handles. Refer to “Operation - Proper Grip on Handles”
later in this manual for additional information.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

Follow the instructions for starting a cold engine (steps
1-9), but do not attempt to start in the full choke position
(skip step 5). Push and release primer bulb 7 times.
Pull the choke out and push back it in to the original
run position.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle.
To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to the “O”
stop position. Do not put the chainsaw on the ground
when the chain is still moving. For additional safety,
set the chain brake when the saw is not in use.

In the event that the ignition switch will not stop the saw,
pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position
(Full Choke /
If the ignition switch will not stop the saw when set to the
“O” stop position, have the ignition switch repaired before
using the chainsaw again to prevent unsafe conditions or
serious injury.

Important: When you have finished using the saw, relieve
tank pressures by loosening the CHAIN OIL and FUEL MIX
caps. Then retighten the caps. Allow the engine to cool
before storing.

IGNITION SWITCH

IN THE STOP

POSITION

) and engage chain brake to stop the engine.

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Fig. 19

OPERATION

PREPARING FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figures 20 and 21.

Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier in
this manual for appropriate safety equipment.

■■

■ Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

■■

■■

■ Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your

■■

LEFT HAND on the front handle and your RIGHT HAND
on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the
chain line.

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 engine is

■■

running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the
thumb be wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least
likely to be broken (by a kick-back or other sudden reaction
of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on
the same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight
kick of the saw can cause loss of control.

CHAIN LINE

WARNING:

DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your left hand
and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never
allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while
operating a saw.

PROPER CUTTING STANCE

See Figure 22.

■■

■ Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.

■■

■■

■ Keep left arm with elbow lock ed in a “straight arm”

■■

position to withstand any kick-back force.

■■

■ Keep your body to the left of the chain line .

■■

■■

■ Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar .

■■

STRAIGHT

THUMB ON

UNDERSIDE OF

HANDLE BAR

CHAIN LINE

ARM

PROPER GRIP

Fig. 20

Fig. 22

Fig. 21

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OPERATION

BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES

Practise cutting a few small logs, using the following
technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before you begin
a major sawing operation.

1. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the

saw idling.

2. Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering

the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger.

3. Begin cutting with the saw against the log.

4. Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time y ou

are cutting.

5. Allow the chain to cut for y ou; exert only light downward

pressure. Forcing the cut could result in damage to the
bar, chain or engine .

6. Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed,

allowing the engine to idle. Running the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load may result in unnecessary
wear to the chain, bar and engine.

7. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.

WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS

■■

■ Cut only wood or materials made from wood; no sheet

■■

metal, no plastics, no masonry , no non-wood building
materials.

■■

■ Never allo w children to operate y our saw. Allow no

■■

person to use this chainsaw who has not read this
operator’s manual or received adequate instructions
for the safe and proper use of this chainsaw.

■■

■ Keep e veryone – helpers, bystanders, children and

■■

animals— a SAFE DISTANCE from the cutting area.
During felling operations, the safe distance should be a
least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling
area. During bucking operations, keep a minimum
distance of 4.5 m (15 ft) between workers.

ADJUSTING THE CARBURETTOR

See Figures 24 and 25.

Before adjusting the carburettor, clean the air filter and the
starter cover vents. Allow the engine to warm up before
carburettor adjustment. Refer to “Maintenance” later in
this manual.

AIR FILTER

Fig. 24

STARTER COVER

VENTS

The carburettor is factory set and should not require adjusting.
The carburettor will permit only limited adjustment of the “L”
(Low Jet) and “H” (High Jet) needles. Any adjustment should
be done by a Homelite service dealer.

Under no circumstances should the “L” (Low Jet) and “H”
(High Jet) needles be forced outside the range of adjustment.

Fig. 25

Fig. 23

■■

■ Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent

■■

being pulled off balance.

■■

■ Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is

■■

difficult to control against kick-back forces.

■■

■ Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings.

■■

Leave this operation for professionals.

■■

■ Cut only when visibility and light are adequate to see clearly .

■■

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CAUTION:

Serious damage may occur to the engine if improper
adjustments are made to the “L” and “H” needles.

Do not force the “L” and “H” needles outside the
adjustment range!

OPERATION

ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED

■■

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

■■

turn the idling speed screw “T” clockwise to increase
idling speed.

■■

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

■■

anticlockwise to reduce the idling RPM and stop the
chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idling
speed, contact a Homelite service dealer for adjustment
and discontinue use until the repair is made.

WARNING:

THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE.
Turn the idling speed screw “T” anticlockwise to reduce
the idling RPM and stop the chain, or contact a Homelite
service dealer 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 before
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 chainsaw up to full
speed. Using the back of your left hand, engage the
chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever/hand
guard towards 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 b y placing the
ignition switch in the “O” stop position. Take the saw to
a Homelite service dealer for repair and discontinue use
until the repair is made.

3. Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by
grasping the right-hand side (from operator’s position) of
the chain brake lever/hand guard and pull towards the
front handle until you hear a click. See Figure 28.

Fig. 26

WARNING:

Weather conditions and altitude may affect carburation.
Do not allow bystanders close to the chainsaw while

adjusting the carburettor.

BRAKE POSITION

Fig. 27

RUN POSITION

Fig. 28

WARNING:

If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately,
take the saw to a Homelite service dealer for repair
before use.

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FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

See Figure 29.

WARNING:

OPERATION

STAY AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL LINES

AND BUILDINGS

Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy
precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather
has ended.

When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the
following warnings to pre vent possible serious injury .

■■

■ Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating

■■

this equipment.

■■

■ Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large

■■

trees with rotten or dead limbs, loose bark or hollow
trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged down with
heavy equipment, then cut them up.

■■

■ Consider the distribution and weight of heavy limbs.

■■

■■

■ Clear out the underbrush around the tree to be felled.

■■

■ ■

■ Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.

■ ■

■■

■ Consider the direction in which the tree leans.

■■

■ ■

■ Check the tree for damaged or dead branches which

■ ■

could fall and hit you during felling.

■ ■

■ Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the

■ ■

back-cut to assure the tree is going to fall in the
desired direction.

■■

■ Keep all bystanders at a safe distance (at least twice

■■

the height of the tree).

■ ■

■ Prepare a path of safe retreat.

■ ■

■ ■

■ If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the

■ ■

saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the
saw and save yourself!

■■

■ Consider the wind direction before felling a tree.

■■

■■

■ Do not fell trees near power lines or near buildings which

■■

could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself.

■ The chainsaw operator should keep on the uphill side of
the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.

■ Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire
from the tree where felling cuts are to be made.

WEIGHT OF HEAVY LIMBS

DEAD LIMBS

CLEAR

UNDERBRUSH

WEAR EYE, HEAD

AND HEARING
PROTECTION AS
WELL AS OTHER

SAFETY APPAREL

KEEP

BYSTANDERS

AWAY

CONSIDER THE

DIRECTION IN

WHICH THE TREE

LEANS

RETREAT

PATH

Fig. 29

WARNING:

Do NOT fell trees near power lines or near buildings
which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself.

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OPERATION

PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING

See Figure 30.

1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended
route is blocked). Clear the immediate area round the
tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your
planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat
approximately 135° from the planned line of fall.

2. 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.

PLANNED LINE OF FALL

PLANNED PATH OF SAFE RETREAT
135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL

PLANNED

LINE OF FALL

135°

90°

RETREAT

SAFE

RETREAT

ZONE

45°

135°

90°

45°

SAFE

RETREAT

ZONE

RETREAT

Fig. 30

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OPERATION

3. Cut a notch about one-third the diameter of the trunk in

the side of the tree. Make the notch cuts so they intersect
at right angles to the line of fall. This notch should be
cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of
the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the
notch before the upper cut. See Figure†31.

4. Make the back-cut level and horizontal, and at a minimum
of 5 cm (2 in.) above the horizontal cut of the notch.

See Figure 31.

NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band
of wood between the notch and back cut (approximately 5 cm
(2 in .) or one-tenth the diameter of the tree). This is
called “hinge” or “hinge wood”. It controls the fall of the
tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot-back of
the tree off the stump. See Figure 32.

On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is
deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on
the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges
into the cut so they do not touch the chain. Drive
wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over.

See Figure 33.

When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may be necessary
to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kick-back device to allow
the bar to be drawn through the cut. After you complete
the cut, reinstall the tip immediately.

5. As tree starts to fall, stop the chainsaw and put it down
immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch
the action in case something falls your way.

BACK CUT
5 cm (2 in.)

BACK CUT

HINGE

5 cm (2 in.) OR 1/10 DIA

NOTCH -

APPROX. 1/3

DIAMETER OF

TRUNK

Fig. 31

HINGE

Fig. 32

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 and back cut.

WEDGE

Fig. 33

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OPERATION

REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS

A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of
the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots
before felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress
first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting
loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree
felling procedure after you have removed the large buttress
roots. Refer to “Operation – Proper Procedure for T ree Fe lling”
earlier in this manual.

BUCKING

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the
desired log length.

■■

■ Cut only one log at a time.

■■

■■

■ Support small logs on a saw horse or another log while

■■

bucking.

■■

■ Keep a clear cutting area. Make sure that no objects

■■

can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting;
this can cause kick-back. To avoid the danger, keep
the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kick-back device attached while
cutting. Refer to “Safety – Kick-back” earlier in
this manual.

■■

■ During bucking operations, stand on the uphill side so

■■

that the cut-off section of the log cannot roll over you.

■■

■ Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching (with just

■■

standard cutting techniques) or difficult to predict which
way a log will settle when cut.

VERTICAL CUT

LOOSE

SECTION

HORIZONTAL

CUT

Fig. 34

KICK-BACK

BUCKING WITH A WEDGE

If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft
bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use
the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching.

NOTE: When b ucking or felling with a w edge, you ma y need
to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kick-back device to allow
the bar to be drawn through the cut. After you complete the
cut, reinstall the tip.

Fig. 35

WEDGE

Fig. 36

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OPERATION

BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS

Make the first bucking cut one-third of the way through the
log and finish with a two-thirds cut on the opposite side.
As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The sa w can
become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut
deeper than one-third of the diameter of the log.

Give special attention to logs under stress to prevent the
bar and chain from pinching.

OVERBUCKING

See Figure 38.

Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw
against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that
the saw will tend to pull away from you.

UNDERBUCKING

See Figure 38.

Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw
against the log; exert light pressure upward. During
underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you.
Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly
to maintain control.

LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END

FINISHING CUT

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

LOAD

LOAD

FINISHING CUT

OVERBUCKING

UNDERBUCKING

Fig. 37

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Fig. 38

OPERATION

LIMBING AND PRUNING

See Figure 39.

■ Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm
grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.

■ Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you
are cutting.

■ Do not cut from a ladder: this is extremely dangerous.
Leave this operation for professionals.

■ Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is
difficult to control against kick-back.

LOAD

FIRST CUT

1/3 DIAMETER

SECOND CUT

WARNING:

Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log or in any position which may
cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.

■ When pruning trees it is important not to make the flush
cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off
the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents
stripping the bark from the main member.

1. Underbuck the branch one-third through for your first cut.

2. Overbuck the branch to drop it.

3. Finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the main

member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound.

WARNING:

If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a
professional to perform the pruning.

CUTTING SPRING POLES

See Figure 40.

A spring pole is any log, branch, rooted stump or sapling bent
under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the
wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted
stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright
position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the
stump. Watch out f or spring poles; the y are dangerous.

FINISHING CUT

Fig. 39

SPRING POLE

Fig. 40

WARNING:

Spring poles are dangerous and could strike the erator,
causing loss of control of the chainsaw. This could
result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.

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MAINTENANCE

ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN

DANGER:

Never start the engine before installing the guide bar,
chain, drive case cover, and clutch drum. Without all
these parts in place, the clutch may fly off or explode,
exposing the user to possible serious injury.

WARNING:

COMBINATION

WRENCH

To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand
all the safety instructions in this section.

1. Always place the switch in the stop ìOî position before
you work on the saw.

2. Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain
brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the
RUN position.

3. Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These
components are sharp and may contain burrs.

4. Remove the bar mounting nuts using a combination

wrench or a 5/8 in. spanner .

5. Remove the clutch cover and the outer guide bar plate.

RUN POSITION

Fig. 41

BAR MOUNTING NUTS

Fig. 42

CLUTCH

COVER

GUIDE BAR

PLATE

BAR MOUNTING NUTS

Fig. 43

A low-kick-back saw chain is a chain which has met the
kick-back performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-2000
(American National Standard for Power Tools - Gasoline­Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements) when tested
on the representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 c.i.d.
specified in ANSI B175.1-2000.

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MAINTENANCE

6. Lay out the saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks.

The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation.
If they face bac kwards , turn the loop ov er.
See Figure 45.

7. Place the chain drive links into the bar groove.

See Figure 46.

8. Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of

the bar.

9. Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop

round the sprocket.

10. Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that

the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar.
NOTE: When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure

that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole.

BAR

GROOVE

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 46

CUTTERS

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

CHAIN ROTATION

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

BAR STUDS

ADJUSTING

PIN

GUIDE BAR

PLATE

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SPROCKET

CLUTCH

COVER

Fig. 47

MAINTENANCE

11. Replace the outer guide bar plate, ensuring that the bar

pin groove is at the bottom with the upper and lower
edges angled away from the guide bar.

12. Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts.

13. Tighten the bar mounting nuts finger tight only. The bar

must be free to move for tension adjustment.

14. Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain

tensioning screw clockwise until the chain seats snugly
against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove.

15. Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sagging.

16. Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain

tensioning screw half a turn clockwise. Repeat this
process until sagging does not exist.

Fig. 49

CHAIN TENSIONING

SCREW

Fig. 48

17. Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar

mounting nuts securely.

The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sagging
on the underside of the guide bar and the chain is snug but
can be turned by hand without binding. Ensure that the
chain brake is not set. See Figure 51.

NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the bar
nuts slightly and turn the tension adjuster a quarter turn
anticlockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten
the bar nuts securely. Ensure that the chain will rotate
without binding.

Fig. 50

Fig. 51

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MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

See Figures 52, 53 and 54.

WARNING:

Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is
running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear
protective gloves when performing maintenance on
the chain.

1. Stop the engine before setting the chain tension.

2. Make sure the guide bar nuts are loosened to finger-tight

and turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension
the chain.

NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is
no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is
snug and it can be turned by hand without binding.

3. Re-tension the chain whenever the flats on the drive
links hang out of the bar groove.

NOTE: During normal saw operation, the temperature of
the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly
tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1.25 mm
(0.050 in.) out of the bar groove. To help determine the
correct warm chain tension, the tip of the combination
wrench can be used as a guide.

NOTE: New chain tends to stretch. Check the chain
tension frequently and tension as required.

CAUTION:

A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight on
cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use.

FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS

APPROXIMATELY 1.25 mm (0.050 in.)

APPROXIMATELY 1.25 mm (0.050 in.)

Fig. 53

Fig. 54

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

Check that the switch is in the STOP “ ” position before
working on the saw .

Use only a low-kick-back chain on this saw. This fast-cutting
chain provides kick-back reduction when properly maintained.

For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly.
The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are

small and powdery , the chain must be f orced through the
wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During
maintenance of the chain, consider the following:

■■

■ Improper filing angle of the side plate increases the risk

■■

of a severe kick-back.

Fig. 52

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MAINTENANCE

■ Raker (depth gauge) clearance. See Figure 55.

1. Too low increases the potential for kick-back.

2. Not low enough decreases cutting ability.

■ If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails and
stones, or are abraded by mud or sand on the wood,
let the Homelite service dealer sharpen the chain.

NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage
when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are
present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket
replaced by a Homelite service dealer. See Figure 56.

RAKER

CLEARANCE

Fig. 55

INSPECT DRIVE

SPROCKET

SHARPENING THE CUTTERS

See Figures 57 to 62.

Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to
the same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained when
all cutters are uniform.

1. Wear gloves for protection.

2. Tension the chain before sharpening.
NOTE: Refer to “Maintenance – Adjusting the Chain

Tension” earlier in this manual.

3. Use a 4 mm (5/32 in.) diameter round file and holder. Do
all filing at the midpoint of the bar.

4. Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not
let the file dip or rock.

5. Using light but firm pressure. Stroke towards the front
corner of the tooth.

6. Lift the file away from the steel on each return stroke.

7. Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand

cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side
and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction.

8. Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.

Fig. 56

TOP PLATE

RIVET HOLE

HEEL

CUTTING
CORNER

SIDE PLATE

DEPTH GAUGE

TOE

GULLET

Fig. 57

RAKER (DEPTH

GAUGE)

CLEARANCE

Fig. 58

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CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE

MAINTENANCE

LEFT-HAND

CUTTERS

RIGHT-HAND

CUTTERS

Fig. 62

Fig. 59

CAUTION:

A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause
excessive engine speed during cutting which may
result in severe engine damage.

Fig. 60

Fig. 61

WARNING:

Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of
kick-back.

WARNING:

Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can cause
serious injury.

WARNING:

The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance on the chain.

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MAINTENANCE

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

■ CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide
marks to align file properly to produce correct top
plate angle.

■ LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.

■ MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly.

SIDE PLATE ANGLE

■ CORRECT 80o – Produced automatically if you use the
correct diameter file in the file holder.

■ HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly, increases the
potential of KICK-BACK.

Results from using a file with a diameter too small or a
file held too low.

■ BACKWARD SLOPE – Needs too much feed pressure,
causes excessive wear to the bar and chain.

Results from using a file with a diameter too large or file
held too high.

MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE

■ Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 0.6 mm
(0.025 in.). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the
depth gauge clearances.

■ Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge
clearance.

SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE

80°

CORRECT

HOOK

INCORRECT

DEPTH GAUGE

BACKWARD SLOPE

Fig. 64

0.6 mm

(0.025 in.)

Fig. 65

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

30°

CORRECT

LESS

THAN 30°

INCORRECT

■ Use a flat file (not provided) and a depth gauge jointer
(not provided) to lower all gauges uniformly. Use a 0.6
mm (0.025 in.) depth gauge jointer. After lowering each
depth gauge, restore original shape by rounding the front.
Be careful not to damage adjoining drive links with the
edge of the file. See Figures 65 and 66.

■ Depth gauges must be adjusted with the flat file in the
same direction the adjoining cutter was filed with the
round file. Use care not to contact cutter face with flat
file when adjusting depth gauges.

MORE

THAN 30°

DEPTH GAUGE JOINTER

Fig. 63

FLAT FILE

Fig. 66

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RESTORE ORIGINAL

SHAPE BY ROUNDING

THE FRONT

MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR

See Figure 68.

CAUTION:

MAINTENANCE

MAINTAINING THE SAFE-T-TIP NOSE
GUARD

See Figures 69 and 70.

CAUTION:

Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any
work on the saw.

Fig. 67

WARNING:

Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T-TIP anti­kick-back device already installed, you need to check
the tightness of the mounting screw before each use.

Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any
work on the saw.

Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw to
distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be
cleaned every day of use and checked for wear
and damage.

Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of
bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as
soon as they occur.

A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced:

■ Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lie
over sideways

■ Bent guide bar

■ Cracked or broken rails

■ Spread rails

In addition, lubricate guide bars (with a sprocket at their tip)
weekly . Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the
lubricating hole.

T urn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and
chain groove are free from impurities.

Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as instructed
below . These are specially hardened screws . If you cannot
install the screw tightly, replace both the screw and the
SAFE-T-TIP before further operation. Do not replace the
screw with an ordinary screw .

In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at
the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-TIP also helps k eep the
chain away from abrasive surfaces, such as the ground.
Keep it on the right-hand side of the bar where it will be between
the chain and the ground during flush with ground cutting.

The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. spanner (or adjustable
spanner) to achieve the recommended tightness of 4-5 Nm
(35 - 45 in. lb.). A tightness within this range can be
achieved by using the following method.

1. Tighten the screw with your finger.

2. Tighten the screw an additional three-quarters of a turn

using a spanner.

MOUNTING

SCREW

LUBRICATING HOLE

Fig. 68

SAFE-T-TIP

Fig. 69

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TIGHTEN 3/4

A TURN

MAINTENANCE

■ Clean the pre-filter every 25 tanks of fuel or sooner, if
required. Remove the cylinder cover, starter assembly
and the fan housing baffle for access to the pre-filter in
the engine housing.

NOTE: If you use an air hose for drying, blow through
both sides of filter.

CAUTION:

Fig. 70

MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIPÆ NOSE GUARD

See Figures 69 and 70.

1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP on the bar nose.

2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in the

guide bar.

3. Tighten the screw with your finger.

4. From the finger tight position, tighten the screw an

additional three-quarters of a turn using a spanner.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figures 71, 72 and 73.

NOTE: Always clean the air filter before making any mixture
adjustments of the carburettor.

1. For access to the air filter and carburettor area, loosen
the three screws holding the cylinder cover .

2. Activate chain brake.

3. Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain

brake lev er .

4. Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle.

5. Before removing the air filter from the carburettor, b low

or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from round the
carburettor and chamber as possible.

NOTE: Be sure to pull the choke rod out to keep the
carburettor from being contaminated.

6. Remove the screw securing the air filter.

7. Position a flat screw driver between the tabs and twist

as shown in the illustration.

8. Lift the air filter off the air filter base.

Choose one of the following cleaning options:

9. To lightly clean, tap the filter against a smooth, flat
surface to dislodge most saw dust and dirt particles.

10. For a more thorough cleaning, clean in warm soapy
water, rinse, and let dry completely.

NOTE: An alternative method is to clean the filter with
compressed air (always wear eye protection to avoid
eye injury).

11. Reinstall the air filter , making sure that the tabs on the
air filter are located in channels on the air filter bottom
before tightening filter retainer screw .

Never run the engine without the air filter, serious
damage could result.

Make sure the air filter is correctly placed in the air
filter cover before reassembly.

CYLINDER COVER

SCREW

SCREWS

Fig. 71

AIR FILTER

AIR FILTER

RETAINING

SCREW

Fig. 72

FAN

HOUSING

BAFFLE

PRE-FILTER

STARTER ASSEMBLY

Fig. 73

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE STARTER UNIT

Use a brush or compressed air to keep the cooling vents of
the starter assembly free and clean of debris.

Fig. 74

CLEANING THE ENGINE

Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressed
air or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of the
engine may occur due to impurities on the cylinder.

CLEAN FLYWHEEL

FINS

Fig. 76

CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER

Check the fuel filter periodically. Replace it if contaminated
or damaged.

WARNING

Never run the saw without all the parts, including the
drive case cover and starter housing, securely
in place.

Because parts can fracture and pose a danger of
thrown objects, leave repairs of the flywheel and
clutch to trained Homelite service dealer personnel.

CLEAN

CYLINDER

FINS

Fig. 75

NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and silencer may become block ed with
carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol­powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to
restore performance. W e highly recommended that only
qualified service technicians perform this service.

FUEL FILTER

Fig. 77

REPLACING THE SPARKING PLUG

This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0.63 mm
(0.025 in.) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and
replace every six months or more frequently, if necessary.

1. Loosen the sparking plug by turning it anticlockwise with
a spanner.

2. Remove the sparking plug.

3. H and thread the new sparking plug, turning it clockwise.
NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the sparking plug.

Cross-threading will seriously damage the product.

Fig. 78

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING
SILENCER

The silencer is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
A faulty spark arrester screen can create a fire hazard.
Through normal use the screen becomes dirty and should
be inspected weekly and cleaned as required. Always keep
the silencer and spark arrester on your saw in good condition.

WARNING

Silencer surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chainsaw: keep all body parts away
from the silencer. Serious burns may occur if contact is
made with the silencer.

1. Allow the silencer to cool.

2. The spark arrester screen is retained by the deflector .

Remove the three nuts and screen retainer to access
the spark arrester screen.

3. Replace the spark arrester screen if it is cracked or
otherwise deteriorated.

BRAKE BAND

CLEAN THE CHAIN BRAKE

CHAIN CATCHER

Fig. 80

LUBRICATE THE CHAIN

BRAKE LINKAGE

SPARK ARRESTER

SCREEN

DEFLECTOR

DEFLECTOR

RETAINING

SCREW

SILENCER

NUTS

Fig. 79

CHAIN BRAKE

■■

■ Remove the clutch cover and clean the chain brake

■■

components. Check wear on the brake band. If brake
band is worn or deformed, have it serviced at your
nearest authorised service centre.The band thickness
should not be less than 0.60 mm (0.024 in.), or worn
halfway through.

■■

■ Always keep the chain brake mechanism clean and

■■

lightly lubricate the linkage.

■■

■ Always test the chain brake performance after servicing

■■

or cleaning. Refer to “Operation - Operating Chain Brake”
earlier in this manual for additional information.

■■

■ Check and, if damaged, replace the chain catcher.

■■

Fig. 81

STORING THE CHAINSAW (1 MONTH
OR LONGER)

1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol.

2. Run the engine until it stops. This will remove all fuel-oil

mix which could become stale and leave varnish and gum
in the fuel system.

3. Drain all bar and chain oil from tank into a container
approved for oil.

4. Clean all foreign material from the saw .

5. Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible

to children.
NOTE: K eep awa y from corrosive agents such as garden

chemicals and de-icing salts.

Abide by all regulations for the safe storage and handling of
petrol. Excess fuel should be used in other 2-cycle engine
powered equipment.

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BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS

Recommended Bar and chain combinations

For 0.375 Low Profile 0.050 Gauge

Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number

356 mm (14 in.) PS06331 PS06329
406 mm (16 in.) PS06338 PS06285

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Engine will not start.
(Make sure ignition
switch is in start
position “I”.)

Engine starts but will not
accelerate properly.

Engine starts but will not
run properly at high
speed.

1. No spark.

2. Flooded engine.

Carburettor requires “L” (Low jet)
adjustment.

Carburettor requires “H” (High jet)
adjustment.

1. Check spark. Remove air filter cover. Remove
sparking plug from cylinder. Reattach the sparking
plug wire and lay sparking plug on top of cylinder
with the metal part of plug touching the cylinder. Pull
the starter rope and watch for spark at sparking plug
tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new
sparking plug.

2. With the ignition switch off, remove sparking plug.
Move choke lever to run position (pushed in com­pletely) and pull starter cord 15 to 20 times. This will
clear excess fuel from engine. Clean and reinstall
sparking plug. Set ignition switch to run (I) position.
Push and fully release primer bulb 7 times. Pull
starter three times with choke lever at run. If engine
does not start, move choke lever to choke and
repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still fails
to start, repeat procedure with a new sparking plug.

Contact a Homelite service dealer for carburettor
adjustment.

Contact a Homelite service dealer for carburettor
adjustment.

Engine does not reach
full speed and/or emits
excessive smoke.

1. Check oil fuel mixture.

2. Air filter dirty.

3. Spark arrester screen dirty.

4. Carburettor requires “H” (High
jet) adjustment.

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1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix ratio.

2. Clean air filter. Refer to “Maintenance – Cleaning the
Air Filter” earlier in this manual.

3. Clean spark arrester screen. Refer to “Maintenance
– Cleaning the Spark Arresting Silencer” earlier in
this manual.

4. Contact a Homelite service dealer for carburettor
adjustment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will
not idle.

Bar and chain running
hot and smoking.

Engine starts and runs,
but chain is not rotating.

Carburettor requires adjustment.

1. Chain oil tank empty.

2. Check chain tension for
overtight condition.

3. Check for oiler function.

1. Chain brake engaged.

2. Chain tension too tight.

3. Check guide bar and chain
assembly.

4. Check guide bar and chain
for damage.

Turn idling speed screw “T” clockwise to increase
idling speed. If chain turns at idle, turn idling speed
screw “T” anticlockwise to decrease speed. Wear
protective equipment and observe all safety instruc­tions. See Figure 82.

1. Oil tank should be filled every time that fuel tank
is filled.

2. Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance –
Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.

3. Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and
check for oil dripping from SAFE-T-TIP and guide
bar. If oil is present the chain may be dull or bar
may be damaged. If no oil is on the SAFE-T-TIP,
contact a Homelite service dealer.

1. Release chain brake. Refer to “Operation –
Operating the Chain Brake” earlier in this manual.

2. Tension chain per instructions in “Maintenance –
Adjusting the Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.

3. Refer to “Maintenance – Assembling the Bar and Chain”
earlier in this manual.

4. Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

NOTE: The carb urettor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with
plastic cap(s) which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the
original factory adjustment. If your product exhibits specific
performance problem(s) where the T roubleshooting Section
recommends an anticlockwise needle adjustment and you have
made no adjustments since the original purchase, take the
product to a factory-authorised service dealer for repair. In most
cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory­trained service representative.

Fig. 82

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WARRANTY

GUARANTEE ñ STATEMENT
(RTSA / RTUK / RTG)

All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24)
months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note.

Defects caused by normal wear and tear , unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or overload are excluded from
this guarantee, as are accessories such as battery packs, bulbs, blades and bits etc.

In the event of malfunction within the guarantee period, please return the assembled product with proof of purchase to
your dealer or nearest Homelite Service Centre.

Your statutory rights in respect of defective products remain unaffected by the w arranty.
Ryobi Technologies GmbH,

Itterpark 7, D-40724 Hilden, Germany

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NOTES

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OPERATORíS MANUAL

356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw
CSP3314

UT74121B
983000-226

Ryobi Technologies GmbH

Itterpark 7

D-40724 Hilden

Germany

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