Homelite UT10552 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 in. 46cc CHAIN SAW

UT10552

Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using

this product.

Thank you for buying a Homelite product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

 Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................5-6

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................8-9

 Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................10-20

 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 21-31

 Bar and Chain Combinations ........................................................................................................................................ 32

 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................32-33

 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................34-36

 Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................ 38

INTRODUCTION

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully.

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

 Kickback may occur when the nose or tip 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 toward the operator. Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push
the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw,
which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As
a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

• With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.

• 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 your
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles.
A firm grip together with a stiff left arm will help you
maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs.

• Make sure that 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 that could be hit while you are operating
the saw.

• 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.

• Do not overreach or cut above chest height.

• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and mainte
nance instructions for the saw chain.

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

Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious

injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any com­bination of these persons may result from one-handed
operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.

Fatigue causes carelessness. Be more cautious before
rest periods and towards the end of your shift. Never
operate a chain saw when you are tired or under the
influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.

Use safety footwear. Wear snug-fitting clothing,

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protective gloves, and eye, hearing, and head protection
devices.

Do not stand on any unstable surface while using the

chain saw, that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees, etc.

Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw

at least 30 feet from the fueling point before starting the
engine.

Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw

when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep

bystanders and animals out of the work area.

Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,

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

Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain

when the engine is running.

Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped

and the brake engaged, the guide bar and saw chain

to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. When
transporting the chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar
scabbard.

Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp-

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

Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw

down. Do not leave the engine running unattended. As

an additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake
prior to setting down the saw.

Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush

and saplings because slender material may catch the

saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.

When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for

springback so that you will not be struck when the tension
in the wood fibers is released.

Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel

mixture.

Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Operate the

chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.

Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have

­been specifically trained to do so.

Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous.
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in

the instruction manual and all maintenance, should be
performed by competent chain saw 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 could occur and subsequently could cause the
flywheel to burst.)

Always have a fire extinguisher available when using

chain saw.

Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback

chains specified for the saw.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide or use it

to power any attachments or devices not listed for the
saw.

The gas powered saw (or electrically powered saw)

is classified by CSA as a Class 1C (or Class 2C) saw.

It is intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottag­ers, and campers, and for such general applications as
clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. It is not intended

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.

Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush (a diameter

of less than 3 in.).

Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after opera-

tion of the chain saw; keep all body parts away from

the muffler. Serious burns may occur if contact is made
with the muffler.

Always hold the chain saw with both hands when

the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and

fingers encircling the chain saw handles.

Never let anyone use the chain saw who has not

received adequate instructions in its proper use. This

applies to rentals as well as privately owned saws.

Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain

is not contacting any object.

Wear snug-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long

pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear jewelry, short
pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing, 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 cut­resistant inserts. Secure hair so that it is above shoulder
level.

Wear non-slip safety footwear and heavy-duty gloves

to improve your grip and to protect your hands.

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with

ANSI Z87.1, as well as hearing and head protection,

when operating this equipment.

Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.

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

NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job being

performed as well as the size tree or workpiece involved.
For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area than
making other cuts (i.e., bucking cuts, etc.).

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for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of operation can
cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands due to
vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to use a
saw having an anti-vibration feature.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.

Keep SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback nose guard properly

mounted on the guide bar to prevent rotational kick-

back.

Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions

for the saw chain.

Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp-

erly 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 idle speed, the carburetor may need
adjusting. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the
Maintenance section of this manual. If the saw chain still
moves at idle speed after adjustment has been made,
contact an authorized service center for adjustment and
discontinue use until the repair is made.

REFUELING (DO NOT SMOKE!)

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel

with care. It is highly flammable.

Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gaso-

line.

Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or

flames.

Select bare ground, stop the engine, and allow it to

cool before refueling.

Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to

keep fuel from escaping around the cap.

Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from

refueling site before starting engine.

Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any cir-

cumstances.

KICKBACK

Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to

serious injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices

provided with the saw. As a chain saw user, you must
take special safety precautions to help keep your cut­ting jobs free from accident or injury. See the General
Safety Rules and Operation sections of this manual for
added information on kickback and how to avoid serious
personal injury.

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation
of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert

Read The Operator’s Manual

Wear Eye, Hearing, and Head
Protection

SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard

No Smoking

Operate With Two Hands

One Handed

Precautions that involve your safety.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
as well as hearing and head protection when operating this
equipment.

The SAFE-T-TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent
kickback.

No smoking, sparks, or open flame.

Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.

Do not operate the saw using only one hand.

Carbon Monoxide

Kickback

Bar Nose Contact

Wear Gloves

Gasoline and Oil

Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away.

Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odorless, deadly
poison. Do not operate in an enclosed area.

DANGER!

Avoid bar nose contact.

Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the
chain saw.

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an
octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher. This product is powered
by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle
oil.

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Beware of kickback.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing,
use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s
manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this product.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can re­sult in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Bar Tip Guard

An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide
bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from
contacting the wood.

Bucking

The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into
lengths.

Chain Brake

A device used to stop the saw chain.

Chain Saw Powerhead

A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar.

Clutch

A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven
member to and from a rotating source of power.

Drive Sprocket or Sprocket

The toothed part that drives the saw chain.

Felling

The process of cutting down a tree.

Felling Back Cut

The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite
side of the tree from the notching undercut.

Front Handle

The support handle located at or toward the front of the
chain saw. This handle is for the left hand.

Front Handle Guard

A structural barrier between the front handle of a chain
saw and the guide bar, typically located close to the hand
position on the front handle, and sometimes employed as
an activating lever for a chain brake.

Guide Bar

A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw
chain.

Kickback

The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar
occurring when the saw chain near the nose of the top area
of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch,
or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in
the cut.

Kickback (Pinch)

The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur when the
wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut
along the top of the guide bar.

Kickback (Rotational)

The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which
can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper por­tion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object, such as
a log or branch.

Low-Kickback Chain

A chain that complies with the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on a representa­tive sample of chain saws.

Normal Cutting Position

Those positions assumed in performing the bucking and
felling cuts.

Notching Undercut

A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree’s fall.

Rear Handle

The support handle located at or toward the rear of the
saw. It normally contains the throttle. This handle is for the
right hand.

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar

A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback
significantly.

Replacement Saw Chain

A chain that complies with the kickback performance require­ments of ANSI B175.1 when tested with specific chain saws.
It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when
used with other saws.

Saw Chain

A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the wood, and
that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide
bar.

Springpole

A small tree (sapling) or limb that is bent or trapped under
tension. It may “spring back” rapidly when cut, causing a
dangerous situation.

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Bar length ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 in.

Chain pitch .................................................................................................................................................................. .325 in.

Chain gauge ................................................................................................................................................................ .050 in.

Chain type .....................................................................................................................................Low Profile Full Skip Tooth

Chain drive links .................................................................................................................................................................. 72

Drive sprocket ............................................................................................................................................................. 7-tooth

Engine displacement .....................................................................................................................................2.8 cu. in. (46cc)

Engine power ....................................................................................................................................................... 2.2 HP min.

Idle engine speed ......................................................................................................................................2,800 - 3,400 RPM

Fuel tank capacity ...................................................................................................................................................... 20.3 oz.

Chain oil tank capacity ............................................................................................................................................... 13.5 oz.

Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil ............................................................................................................................. 10.6 lbs.

FRONT HAND

GUARD/CHAIN

BRAKE

GUIDE BAR

FRONT

HANDLE

CYLINDER

COVER

SAFE-T-TIP

ANTI-KICKBACK

NOSE GUARD

PRIMER BULB

CHOKE

LEVER

LOW KICKBACK

SAW CHAIN

COMBINATION

WRENCH

STARTER/FAN

CLUTCH COVER

HOUSING

BAR

MOUNTING

NUTS

THROTTLE LOCK

STARTER

GRIP

IGNITION

SWITCH

TRIGGER
RELEASE

REAR

HANDLE

CHAIN OIL

CAP

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FUEL CAP

THROTTLE TRIGGER

Fig. 1

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.

CHOKE LEVER

The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the
carburetor. Positions available include FULL CHOKE, HALF
CHOKE, and RUN.

COMBINATION WRENCH

A combination wrench tool is provided for use when per­forming various maintenance procedures. On-board storage
keeps the tool handy at all times.

FRONT HAND GUARD / CHAIN BRAKE

The chain brake is designed to quickly stop the chain from
rotating. When the front hand guard/chain brake is pushed
toward the bar, the chain should stop immediately. The chain
brake does not prevent kickback.

GUIDE BAR

The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that
offers a somewhat lower kickback potential.

LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN

The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a
kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in
too deeply at the kickback zone.

PRIMER BULB

The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the car­buretor.

SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD

The SAFE-T-TIP Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an attach­ment provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the
chain on the end of the guide bar from contacting the
wood.

THROTTLE LOCK

The throttle lock feature allows you to start the chain saw
without having to continuously hold the throttle trigger.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The throttle trigger is used for starting the chain saw, and
also for controlling chain rotation.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the

box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.

 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-242-4672 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Chain Saw
Scabbard
Combination Wrench
2-Cycle Engine Oil
Operator’s Manual
Case

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso­ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.

NOTE: The chain saw has been fully factory tested. It is
normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw. Read
and remove all hang tags and store with the Operator’s
Manual.

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care­less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom­mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting
Removing buttress roots

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting the engine. DO
NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed this warning can result in
possible personal injury.

FUEL AND REFUELING

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

WARNING:

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

Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.


Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors.



Do not let gasoline or oil come in contact with skin.



Keep gasoline and oil away from the eyes. If gasoline or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.



Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

Refer to Refueling in the Specific Safety Rules section of
this manual for additional safety information.

MIXING THE FUEL

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

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

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline

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

Do not use any type of pre-mixed gasoline/oil from fuel

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

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

engines. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard
oil.

Mix 2% oil into the gasoline. This is a 50:1 ratio.


Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fueling.

Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than

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

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PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)

GASOLINE OIL

1 Gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml)

OPERATION

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

See Figure 2.

 Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-

tamination.

 Loosen the fuel cap slowly.
 Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spill-

age.

 Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the

o-ring.

 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.

ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL

See Figure 3.

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. Chain saw
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.

 Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the oil tank.
 Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine.

OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE

See Figures 4 - 5.

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

 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.

 Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by

grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard and
pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

RUN POSITION

Fig. 4

WARNING:

If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or
if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without
assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center
for repair prior to use.

BRAKE POSITION

Fig. 5

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OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

See Figures 6 - 11.

Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine
is cold or warm.

WARNING:

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

Place the chain saw on level ground and ensure that no

objects or obstructions are in the immediate 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 ) position.



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 position.



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.



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.

IGNITION SWITCH

IN THE RUN

POSITION

Fig. 7

RUN POSITION

Fig. 8

PRIMER BULB

STARTER

GRIP

Fig. 9

Fig. 6

CHOKE LEVER

FULL CHOKE

HALF CHOKE

RUN POSITION

Fig. 10

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OPERATION

Push choke lever to HALF choke position.


Pull starter grip until engine runs.

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

onds, depending upon the temperature.



Push choke lever all the way in to the RUN position.



Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the
engine to idle after a total run time of at least 30 sec­onds.

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 ) position.



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 half way out to HALF CHOKE position.



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.



Pull starter grip until engine runs.



Push choke lever all the way in to the RUN position.



Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the
engine to idle.

3

THROTTLE

LOCK BUTTON

BRAKE POSITION

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

IGNITION SWITCH

IN THE STOP

POSITION

TRIGGER
RELEASE

1

2

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

STOPPING THE ENGINE

See Figures 12 - 13.

Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to
idle. To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to the
STOP ( ) position. Do not put the chain saw 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 / ) and engage chain brake to stop the engine.
If the ignition switch will not stop the saw when set to the
STOP position, have the ignition switch repaired before
using the chain saw again to prevent unsafe conditions or
serious injury.

NOTE: When you are finished using the saw, always relieve
tank pressure by loosening, then retightening, the chain oil
and fuel mix caps. Allow the engine to cool before storing.

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Fig. 13

OPERATION

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

See Figure 14.

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 an authorized service center for adjustment 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 an authorized
service center for adjustment and discontinue use until
the repair is made. Serious personal injury may result
from the saw chain turning at idle.

PULL AND PUSH

See Figure 15.

The reaction force of the saw 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.

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

IDLE SPEED
SCREW “T”

Fig. 14

PULL

WARNING:

KICKBACK 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 can 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 toward
the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of
the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of saw control, which can result in serious injury.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built
into the saw. As a chain saw user, you should take
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury. See General Safety Rules for more details.

PUSH

Fig. 15

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OPERATION

KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS

See Figures 16 - 17.

Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts
an object at the Kickback 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 can result in serious injury.

PREPARING FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figure 18.
See General Safety Rules 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.

KICKBACK

DANGER ZONE

Fig. 16

ROTATIONAL

KICKBACK

Fig. 17

Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the engine

is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the
thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least
likely to be broken by a kickback 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.

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.

CHAIN LINE

PROPER GRIP

PROPER HAND

GRIP POSITION

IMPROPER GRIP

Fig. 18

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OPERATION

PROPER CUTTING STANCE

See Figure 19.

Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.


Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” posi­tion to withstand any kickback force.



Keep your body to the left of the chain line.



Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.

WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS

See Figure 20.

Cut only wood or materials made from wood; no sheet

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

Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person

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

Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children, and ani-

mals, 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
15 feet between workers.

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 kickback forces.

Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave

this operation for professionals.

Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to

see clearly.

THUMB ON

UNDERSIDE OF

HANDLE BAR

CHAIN LINE

STRAIGHT

ARM

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES

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

Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw

idling.



Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering
the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger.



Begin cutting with the saw against the log.



Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are
cutting.



Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward
pressure. Forcing the cut could result in damage to the
bar, chain, or engine.



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 can result in unnecessary
wear to the chain, bar, and engine.



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

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OPERATION

FELLING TREES

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

WARNING:

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 prevent possible serious injury.

Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large

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

Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.
Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could

fall and hit you during felling.

Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the

backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired
direction.



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!

PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING

See Figures 21 - 24.

Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended

route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around 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.



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.



Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the
side of the tree. Make the notch cuts so they intersect
at a right angle 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.



Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a minimum
of 2 in. above the horizontal cut of the notch.

NOTE: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a

band of wood between the notch and back cut (approxi­mately 2 in. or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called
“hinge” or “hingewood.” It controls the fall of the tree and
prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of the tree off
the stump.

PLANNED LINE OF

FALL

135° FROM

PLANNED LINE

OF FALL

PLANNED

LINE OF FALL

BACK CUT

2 in. (5 cm)

135°

45°

45°

135°

HINGE

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

90°

PATH OF

SAFE RETREAT

PATH

OF SAFE

RETREAT

90°

Fig. 21

NOTCH -

APPROX. 1/3

DIAMETER OF

TRUNK

Fig. 22

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OPERATION

 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.

 When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may be necessary

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 immediately.



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

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 backcut.

REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS

See Figure 25.

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 work area. Follow the correct tree felling procedure as
stated in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you have
removed the large buttress roots.

BACK CUT

WEDGE

HINGE

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

BUCKING

See Figure 26.

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 kickback. To avoid the danger, keep the
SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device attached while cutting.
Refer to Kickback in the Specific Safety Rules section of
this manual for more information.

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. 25

KICKBACK

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Fig. 26

OPERATION

Fig. 29

BUCKING WITH A WEDGE

See Figure 27.

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 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 28.

Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log
and finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite side. As you cut
the log, it will tend to bend. The saw can become pinched
or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1/3
of the diameter of the log.

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

OVERBUCKING

See Figure 29.

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.

WEDGE

LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END

FINISHING CUT

Fig. 27

LOAD

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS

1ST CUT 1/3 DIA

LOAD

FINISHING CUT

Fig. 28

OVERBUCKING

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OPERATION

2

4

1

3

UNDERBUCKING

See Figure 30.

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.

LIMBING AND PRUNING

See Figures 31 - 32.

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.


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

Do not cut above chest height. A saw held higher than

chest height is difficult to control against kickback.

WARNING:

LOAD

UNDERBUCKING

SECOND CUT

Fig. 30

Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can
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.

• Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut.

• Overbuck the branch to drop it.

• 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 SPRINGPOLES

See Figure 33.

A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling
which is 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 for springpoles — they
are dangerous.

FIRST CUT

1/3 DIAMETER

FINISHING CUT

Fig. 31

CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS

UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT

Fig. 32

SPRINGPOLE

Fig. 33

WARNING:

Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the operator,
causing the operator to lose control of the chain saw. This
could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

RUN POSITION

Fig. 34

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum­based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.

REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN

See Figures 34 - 43.

DANGER:

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

WARNING:

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

Always place the switch in the STOP “ ” position before

you work on the saw.



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

COMBINATION

WRENCH

BAR MOUNTING NUTS

COMBINATION

WRENCH STORAGE

GUIDE BAR

CLUTCH

COVER

NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, always use
the specified bar and chain listed in the BAR AND CHAIN
COMBINATIONS section later in this manual.



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



Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination
wrench provided. The combination wrench is stored
underneath the chain saw and can be released by press­ing downward on the shaft of the tool.

NOTE: To replace combination wrench in the storage

area, slide the smaller round end of the tool into the
storage area and lift upward on the shaft until tool snaps
into place.

BAR MOUNTING NUTS

Fig. 35

Fig. 36

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MAINTENANCE

 Remove the clutch cover.
 Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.
 Remove the old chain from the bar.
 Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any

kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain
rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.

 Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as

shown.

 Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the

bar.

 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop

around the sprocket.

CHAIN TENSIONING

PIN HOLE

ADJUSTING

PIN

CUTTERS

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

CHAIN ROTATION

BAR

MOUNTING

NUTS

CLUTCH

COVER

SPROCKET

Fig. 39

Fig. 37

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

BAR

GROOVE

Fig. 38

CHAIN TENSIONING

SCREW

Fig. 40

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MAINTENANCE

 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.

 Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts.
 Finger-tighten the bar mounting nuts. The bar must be

free to move for tension adjustment.

 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.

 Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag.
 Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tension-

ing screw 1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this process until
sag does not exist.

 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar mount-

ing nuts securely.

The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on
the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can
be turned by hand without binding. Ensure that the chain
brake is not set.

NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the bar
nuts slightly and turn the tension adjuster 1/4 turn counter­clockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the
bar nuts securely. Ensure that the chain will rotate without
binding.

Fig. 41

Fig. 42

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

See Figures 44 - 46.

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.

 Stop the engine before setting the chain tension.
 Make sure the bar mounting nuts are loosened to finger

tight.

 Turn the chain tensioning screw 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.

Fig. 43

FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 44

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MAINTENANCE

 Retension 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 ten
sioned warm chain will hang approximately .050 in. out
of the bar groove. The tip of the combination wrench can
be used as a guide to help determine the correct warm
chain tension.

NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check the chain ten

sion frequently and tension as required.

CAUTION:

-

≈ .050 in. (1.25 mm)

-

Fig. 45

≈ .050 (1.25 mm)

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

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

See Figures 47 - 48.

CAUTION:

Check that the switch is in the STOP
you work on the saw.

Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast­cutting chain provides kickback 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 forced 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 can increase the

risk of severe kickback.

 Raker (depth gauge) clearance.

• Too low increases the potential for kickback.

• 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,
have an authorized service center 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 an authorized service center.

NOTE: If you do not fully understand the correct procedure
for sharpening the chain after reading the instructions that
follow, have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized
service center or replace with a recommended low-kickback
chain.

“ ” position before

Fig. 46

RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE) CLEARANCE

.025 in.

(0.6 mm)

Fig. 47

INSPECT DRIVE

SPROCKET

Fig. 48

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MAINTENANCE

SHARPENING THE CUTTERS

See Figures 49 - 52.

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.

WARNING:

The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to
prevent serious personal injury.

Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Adjusting

The Chain Tension.



Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder. Do all of
your filing at the midpoint of the bar.



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



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



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



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.



Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.

TOP PLATE

RIVET HOLE

HEEL

CUTTING
CORNER

GULLET

SIDE PLATE

DEPTH GAUGE

TOE

Fig. 49

Fig. 50

CAUTION:

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

WARNING:

Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of
kickback.

WARNING:

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

Fig. 51

LEFT HAND

CUTTERS

RIGHT HAND

CUTTERS

Fig. 52

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MAINTENANCE

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

See Figure 53.

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

See Figure 54.

CORRECT 80° – Produced automatically if you use the

correct diameter file in the file holder.



HOOK – “Grabs” and dulls quickly; increases the
potential of KICKBACK. 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.

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

30°

MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE

See Figure 55 - 57.

Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of .025 in. Use

a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clear­ances.



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

Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges

uniformly. Use a .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.

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.

RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE) CLEARANCE

.025 in.

LESS THAN 30°

SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE

HOOK

CORRECT

INCORRECT

CORRECT

MORE THAN 30°

80°

BACKWARD SLOPE

Fig. 53

Fig. 55

DEPTH GAUGE JOINTER

FLAT FILE

Fig. 56

RESTORE ORIGINAL

SHAPE BY ROUNDING

THE FRONT

Fig. 57

INCORRECT

Fig. 54

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maintaininG tHe GUiDe BaR

See Figure 58.

caUtiOn:

maintenance

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:
nWear inside the bar rails that permits the chain to lay over

sideways

nBent guide bar
nCracked or broken rails
nSpread rails

Lubricate guide bars weekly with a sprocket at their tip.
Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating
hole. Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes
and chain groove are free from impurities.

mOUntinG tHe SaFe-t-tiP nOSe GUaRD

See Figures 59 - 60.

nMount the SAFE-T-TIP on the bar nose.
nFit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in the guide

bar.

n Tighten the screw with wrench until snug.
n From the snug position, tighten the screw an additional

1/4 of a turn using a wrench.

LUBRICATING HOLE

Fig. 58

mOUNTING

sCREw

sAfE-T-TIp

Fig. 59

TIGHTEN 1/4

Of A TURN

Fig. 60

maintaininG tHe SaFe-t-tiP nOSe GUaRD

See Figures 59 - 60.

caUtiOn:

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

WaRninG:

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

Use the following instructions to tighten the mounting screw
of the nose guard. These are specially hardened screws. If
you cannot install the screw tightly, replace both the screw
and the SAFE-T-TIP before further operation.

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nOte: Do not replace the screw with an ordinary screw.
Use only identical replacement parts from the manufacturer
when replacing parts.

In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at
the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-TIP also helps keep 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. wrench (or adjustable
wrench) to achieve the recommended torque of 35 to 45
in.lb. A torque within this range can be achieved by using
the following method.

n Tighten the screw with wrench until snug.
n From the snug position, tighten the screw an additional

1/4 of a turn using a wrench.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figures 61 - 63.

For access to the air filter and carburetor area, loosen

the three screws holding the cylinder cover.



Activate chain brake.



Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake
lever.



Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle.



Before removing the air filter from the carburetor, blow or
brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the
carburetor and chamber as possible.

NOTE: Make sure to pull the choke rod out to keep the

carburetor from being contaminated.



Remove the two screws securing the air filter.



Position a flat screwdriver between the tabs and twist to
release from the air filter base.



Lift the air filter off the air filter base.

Choose one of the following cleaning options:



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



After every 5 hours of operation, clean in warm soapy
water, rinse, and let dry completely. Replace with a new
filter after every 25 hours of use.

NOTE: An alternate method is to clean the filter with

compressed air. Always wear eye protection to avoid eye
injury.



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 retaining screws.



Clean the pre-filter every 5 hours of use 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.

SCREWS

CYLINDER COVER

Fig. 61

AIR FILTER

AIR FILTER
RETAINING

SCREWS

Fig. 62

FAN

HOUSING

BAFFLE

PRE-FILTER

CAUTION:

Make sure the air filter is correctly placed in the air filter
cover before reassembly. Never run the engine without
the air filter, serious damage could result.

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STARTER ASSEMBLY

Fig. 63

MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR

See Figures 64 - 66.

Before adjusting the carburetor:

Use a brush or compressed air to clean the starter cover

vents.



Clean the air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the
Maintenance section of this manual.



Allow the engine to warm up prior to adjustment of engine
idle speed.

WARNING:

Weather conditions and altitude may affect carburetion.
Do not allow bystanders close to the chain saw while
adjusting the carburetor.

Idle Speed Adjustment —The idle speed adjustment controls
how much the throttle valve stays open when the throttle
trigger is released. To adjust:

Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle

speed.



Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease
idle speed.

STARTER COVER

VENTS

AIR FILTER

Fig. 64

Fig. 65

WARNING:

THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE.
Serious personal injury may result from the saw chain
turning at idle.

CLEANING THE STARTER UNIT

See Figure 65.

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

IDLE

SPEED

SCREW

“T”

Fig. 66

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE ENGINE

See Figures 67 - 68.

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.

WARNING

Never run the saw without all the parts, including the
drivecase 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 factory
trained authorized service center personnel.

NOTE: If you notice a power loss with the gas-powered
tool, the exhaust port and muffler may be blocked with
carbon deposits. These deposits may need to be removed
to restore performance. We highly recommend that only
qualified service technicians perform this service.

CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER

See Figure 69.

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

REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

See Figure 70.

This engine uses a Champion RCJ-4 with .025 in. electrode
gap. Use an exact replacement and replace every 50 hours
or more frequently, if necessary.

Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise with

a wrench.



Remove the spark plug.



Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.
Tighten securely with wrench.

NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.

Cross-threading will seriously damage the cylinder.

CLEAN FLYWHEEL

FINS

FUEL FILTER

CLEAN

CYLINDER FINS

Fig. 67

Fig. 68

Fig. 69

LOOSEN

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TIGHTEN

Fig. 70

MAINTENANCE

INSPECTING/CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR SCREEN

See Figure 71.

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

WARNING

Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation
of the chain saw. To avoid serious personal injury, keep
all body parts away from the muffler.

 Allow the muffler to cool.


Remove the cylinder cover to gain access to the deflector
where the spark arrestor screen is located.



Remove the deflector retaining screws.



Lift the deflector to access the spark arrestor screen.



If dirty, clean the spark arrestor screen with a small wire
brush. Replace the screen if it is cracked or otherwise
deteriorated.

DEFLECTOR

RETAINING

SCREWS

PLATE

SPARK

ARRESTOR

SCREEN

MUFFLER

Fig. 71

CLEAN THE CHAIN BRAKE

BRAKE BAND

LUBRICATE THE

CHAIN BRAKE

LINKAGE

INSPECTING AND CLEANING CHAIN BRAKE

See Figures 72 - 73.

Remove the clutch cover and clean the chain brake com-

ponents. Check wear on the brake band and replace if
worn or deformed. The band thickness should not be less
than 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 Operating Chain Brake for additional
information.



Check the chain catcher and replace if damaged.

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’s guide bar and use proper cutting techniques.

STORING THE CHAIN SAW (1 MONTH OR
LONGER)

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for

gasoline.



Run the engine until it stops. This will remove all fuel-oil
mix that could become stale and leave varnish and gum
in the fuel system.



Squeeze primer bulb several times to purge fuel from
carburetor.

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Fig. 72

CHAIN CATCHER

BRAKE BAND

Fig. 73

Drain all bar and chain oil from tank into a container

approved for oil.



Clean all foreign material from the saw.



Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children.

NOTE: Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden

chemicals and de-icing salts.

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

BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS

Chain specifications: .325 in. pitch, .05 in. chain gauge, 72 drive links
Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number

18 in. 308626001 900920007

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Engine will not start.
[Make sure ignition
switch is in the RUN
( l ) position.]

Engine starts but will
not accelerate prop
erly.

Engine starts, then
dies.

Engine starts but will
not run properly at
high speed.

No spark.

Engine is flooded.

Carburetor requires “L”

-

(Low Jet) adjustment.

Carburetor requires “L”
(Low Jet) adjustment.

Carburetor requires “H”
(High Jet) adjustment.

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

With the ignition switch OFF, remove spark 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 spark plug. Set ignition switch to RUN ( l ) 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
HALF CHOKE and repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still
fails to start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.

Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.

Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.

Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.

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

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

Chain turns at idle.

Oil/fuel mixture incorrect.

Air filter is dirty.

Spark arrestor screen is
dirty.

Carburetor requires “H”
(High Jet) adjustment.

Ca rb ur e to r re qu ire s
adjustment to idle speed.

Ca rb ur e to r re qu ire s
adjustment to idle speed.

Air leak in the intake
system.

Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix ratio.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the

section of this manual.
Clean spark arrestor screen. Refer to Cleaning the Spark Arresting

Muffler

Contact an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.

Turn idle speed screw
Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the Maintenance section of
this manual.

Turn idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease speed.
Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the Maintenance section of
this manual.

Contact an authorized service center for a rebuild kit.

in the Maintenance section of this manual.

“T” clockwise to increase idle speed.

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Maintenance

TROUBLESHOOTING

1-800-242-4672

CAL

L

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Bar and chain running
hot and smoking.

Engine s tar t s a nd
runs, but chain is not
rotating.

Chain oil tank empty.

Chain tension is too tight.

Oiler is not functioning.

Clogged oil passages.

Chain brake is engaged.

Chain tension is too tight.

Guide bar a nd chain
assembled incorrectly.

Guide bar and/or chain are
damaged.

Driv e sp ro c ket t eeth
damaged

Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled.
Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in

the Maintenance section of this manual.

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 an authorized service center.

Remove the clutch cover and guide bar plate and clean oil passages
with a stiff-bristle brush.

Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain Brake in the
Operation section of this manual.

Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in
the Maintenance section of this manual.

Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the Maintenance
section of this manual

Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket replace­ment.

CALL US FIRST

For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,

call the Homelite® Help Line!

Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure

your complete satisfaction.

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original

retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from
defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or
replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion,
any defective product free of charge within these time
periods from the date of purchase.

 One year for the following units: Yard Broom, Trimlite

and Bandit;

 Two years if the product is used for personal, family or

household use;

 90 days, if used for any other purpose, such as

commercial or rental.

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser
only and commences on the date of the original retail
purchase.

Any part of the HOMELITE product manufactured or
supplied by HOMELITE and found in the reasonable
judgment of HOMELITE to be defective in material or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized
HOMELITE service dealer without charge for parts and
labor.

The product, including any defective part, must be returned
to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period.
The expense of delivering the HOMELITE product to the
dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it
back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by
the owner. HOMELITE’S responsibility in respect to claims
is limited to making the required repairs or replacements
and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for
cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any
HOMELITE product. Proof of purchase will be required by
the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty
work must be performed by an authorized HOMELITE
service dealer.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date
of original retail purchase for any HOMELITE product that
is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other
income-producing purpose.

This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE product
that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or
accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary
to the operating instructions as specified in this operator’s
manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to
the HOMELITE product that is the result of improper
maintenance or to any HOMELITE product that has
been altered or modified. The warranty does not extend
to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use
of parts or accessories which are either INCOMPATIBLE
WITH THE HOMELITE product or adversely affect its
operation, performance, or durability.

In addition, this warranty does not cover:
A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor

Adjustments, Ignition, Filters

B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines,

Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts,
Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower
Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags and
Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains

HOMELITE reserves the right to change or improve the
design of any HOMELITE product without assuming
any obligation to modify any product previously
manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,
ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN
THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY DAY
WARRANTY PERIOD. HOMELITE’S OBLIGATION UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME
OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPENSE
OF RETURNING THE HOMELITE PRODUCT TO AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF
DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S
TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES,
RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL,
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS
OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS
OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty applies to all HOMELITE products
manufactured by HOMELITE and sold in the United
States and Canada.

To locate your nearest service dealer, dial 1-800-242-4672
or log on to our website at www.homelite.com.

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WARRANTY

THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES
TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS.

HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products,
Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your nonroad or small off-road engine. In California, new small
off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new
2000 and later model year nonroad engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regula­tions for small nonroad engines. The nonroad engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail
to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Homelite
Consumer Products, Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your nonroad or small off-road engine for the period of time
listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your nonroad or small off-road engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, and the catalytic
converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, and connectors and other emission related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. will repair your nonroad or small off-road engine at no cost
to you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year non­road engines are also warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. free of charge.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) As the nonroad or small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of required maintenance listed in your

operator's manual. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
nonroad or small off-road engine, but Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in
performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations
of the engine manufacturer.

(b) As the nonroad or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., may deny

you warranty coverage if your nonroad or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
or unapproved modifications.

(c) You are responsible for presenting your nonroad or small off-road engine to a Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., service dealer as

soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a Homelite Consumer Products,
Inc., Customer Representative at 1-800-242-4672.

COVERAGE:

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small
off-road engine will be designed, built, and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Homelite Consumer
Products, Inc. also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small off-road engine is
free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of
two years. The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California. In all other states for 1997 and later
model years, EPA requires manufacturers to warrant non-road engines for two years. These warranty periods will begin on the date
the nonroad or small off-road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective,
the part will be replaced by Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at no cost to the owner.

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. engine dealer
or warranty station. Any authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if
such work determines that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used
for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is
still under warranty. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty.

The California Air Resources Board’s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA’s
regulations do not include a parts list, but EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below.)

These warranted parts are: Carburetor, Spark Plug, Ignition, Air Filter, and Fuel Filter.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. in the
operator’s manual.

LIMITATIONS

The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
(a) repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, lack of required maintenance, repairs improperly performed, or

replacements not conforming to Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or
durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., and

(b) replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled

replacement point.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which
the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and A=300 hours.

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WARRANTY

EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST

Emissions Parts Inspect Clean Replace Clean Every Replace
Before Every Every 25 Hours 25 Hours Every
Each Use 5 Hours or Yearly or Yearly 50 Hours

AIR FILTER ASSY

includes:

Filter ..................................................................

SPARK ARRESTOR ............................................................................................................X

CARBURETOR ASSY

includes:
Heat Dam
Gaskets

FUEL TANK ASSY

includes:

Fuel Lines ............................ X

Fuel Cap .............................. X

Fuel Filter

IGNITION ASSY

includes:

Spark Plug ........................................................................................................................................................X

ALL EMISSIONS - RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO
THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICH EVER COMES FIRST.

X ............................X

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NOTES

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 in. 46cc CHAIN SAW

UT10552

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

SERVICE

For parts or service, contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer. Be sure to provide all
relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest
you, please call 1-800-242-4672 or visit us online at www.homelite.com.

REPAIR PARTS

The model number of this product is found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please record
the serial number in the space provided below.

MODEL NUMBER ____________________________ _______
SERIAL NUMBER

UT10552

HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Phone [phone]

www.homelite.com

983000-736

12-19-05 (REV:00)