Homelite UT74121A User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
356 mm (30 ft.) 33cc Chainsaw
CSP3314
Model No. UT74121A
Yournew chainsawhasbeenengineeredandmanufacturedtoHomelite’shighstandardfor dependability,easeofoperation
and operator safety.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.
Thank you for buying a Homelite chainsaw.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
WARNING:
Carefullyreadthroughthisentireoperator’smanual
before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the
Safety Rules and all Safety Alert Symbols including
Danger,Warning and Caution. Thesesafetyrules 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.
IMPORTANT
Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledge andshould
be performed only by a qualified service technician.When
servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts.
Forsafeoperation,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.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
weareyeprotection.
WARNING:
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Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
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GeneralSafety 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 andChainCombination ........................................................................................................................................... 36
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Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................36-37
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Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................ 38
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Safety Directive ............................................................................................................................................................ 38

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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
personalinjury.
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. Readtheoperator’smanualcarefully.
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 forcutting wood only.
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KICK-BACK MAY OCCUR WHEN THE NOSE OR TIP
OF THE GUIDE BAR touches an object or whenthe
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
towardsthe 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 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 your saw. As a chainsaw
user, you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs
freefromaccidentor injury.
1. With a basic understanding of kick-back, you can
reduceoreliminatetheelementofsurprise.Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands
whentheengine is running. Place yourrighthandon
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 whichyouare 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 shoulder height.
6. Followthemanufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
themanufacturerortheequivalent.
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DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WITH ONE HAND.
Serious injurytotheoperator,helpers and/or bystanders
mayresultfromone-handedoperation.Achainsawis
intendedfor two-handed use.
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DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WHEN YOU ARE
FATIGUED. Neveroperatea chainsawwhen youare tired
or under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol.
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USE SAFETY FOOTWEAR. Wearsnug-fittingclothing,
protectiveglovesandeye,hearingandheadprotection
devices.
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DO NOT STAND ON ANY UNSTABLE SURFACE while
using your chainsaw.This includes ladders, scaffolding,
trees etc.
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USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING FUEL. Movethe
chainsaw at least 9 m (30 feet) from the refuelling point
before starting the engine.
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DO NOT ALLOW OTHER PERSONS tobenearthe
chainsaw when starting or cutting with the chainsaw.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
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DO NOT START CUTTING until you have a clear work
area, secure footing and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY away from the saw
chainwhen the engineisrunning.
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ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAINSAW WITH THE ENGINE
STOPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGAGED, theguidebar
and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer away from
your body.When transporting the chainsaw, use the
appropriateguide barscabbard.
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DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW THAT IS DAMAGED,
improperlyadjusted,ornot completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
whenthethrottle control trigger is released.
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TURN OFF THE ENGINE beforeputtingthechainsawdown.
DO NOT leave the engine running unattended. As an
additionalsafetyprecaution,applythechainbrake
beforeputting downthe saw.
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USE EXTREME CAUTION whencuttingsmall-sizebrush
andsaplingsbecauseslendermaterial may catch the saw
chainand be whipped towardsyouor pull youoffbalance.
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WHEN CUTTING A LIMB under tension, be alert for
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
fuelmixture.
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OPERATE THE CHAINSAW ONLY inwellventilatedareas.
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DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW IN A TREE unless
you have been specifically trained to do so.
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ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, other than the items listed
in the instruction manual, and all maintenance should
beperformed by competentchainsaw 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 saw
chainwhenthe engine is running.
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KEEP SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICK-BACK NOSE GUARD
properlymountedontheguidebartopreventrotational
kick-back.
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FOLLOW THE SHARPENING andmaintenanceinstructions
for the saw chain.
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USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GUIDE BARS andlow
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
power any attachments or devices not listed for your saw.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refertothemfrequently
and use to instruct other users. If you lend someone this
tool, lend them these instructions too.

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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
personalinjury.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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DO NOT CUT VINES and/orsmall underbrush(less than
76 mm (3 in.) in diameter).
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SILENCER SURFACES ARE VERY HOT duringand
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
when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs
andfingersencircling the chainsaw handles.
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NEVER LET ANYONE USE YOUR CHAINSAW whohas
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,makesurethesaw
chain is not contacting any object.
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OPERATE THE CHAINSAW onlyinwellventilatedareas.
SAFETY APPAREL
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Wearsnug-fittingclothing.Alwayswear heavy, long
trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear jewellery, shorts,
sandals,orgobarefoot.Donotwearloose-fittingclothing,
which could be drawn into the engine or catch the chain
orunderbrush. Wear overalls,jeansor chaps madeof
cut-resistant material or ones that contain cut-resistant
inserts. Secure hair so that it is above shoulder level.
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Wearnon-slipsafetyfootwearandheavy-dutygloves to
improve your grip and to protect your hands.
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Weareye,hearingandheadprotectionwhenoperating
thisequipment.
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
beforerefuelling.
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Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
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 9 m (30 ft.) away
from refuelling site before starting engine.
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Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
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 work area.
Do not allow other persons to be nearby during starting
or cutting with the chainsaw.
NOTE: The size of the work area depends on the job
being performed, as well as the size tree or work piece
involved.For example, felling a tree requires a larger work
area than making other cuts such as bucking cuts etc.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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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 PULLwhen cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and
thePUSHwhen cutting along thetopedge.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Neveroperateachainsawthatisdamaged, 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.
NOTE: Your chainsaw has been fully factory tested.
It is normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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.
WARNING:
All chainsaw service, other than items in the operator’s
manualmaintenanceinstructions,shouldbeperformed
bycompetentchainsaw 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.
PULL
PUSH
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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
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
ashelpfuloperatingand servicing information.
Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury
andmachine damage.
Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating
this equipment.
The SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard on the guide bar helps
prevent kick-back.
No smoking, sparks or open flame.
Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.
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
Safety Alert Symbol
Read Your Operator’s Manual
Eye,HearingandHeadProtection
SAFE-T-TIP®NoseGuard
NoSmoking
OperatewithTwoHands
OneHanded
Gloves
BarNoseContact
Kick-back
CarbonMonoxide
Switch
RUN
“O”
STOP

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Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil.............................................................................................................. 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.)
Fuel tank capacity .................................................................................................................................. 575 cm3 (19.4 oz.)
Oil tank capacity..................................................................................................................................... 350 cm3(11.8 oz.)
Barlengths ...................................................................................................................................... 33 - 46 cm (12 - 16 in.)
Chainpitch .............................................................................................................................. 8.25 mm / 9.5 mm (.375 in.)
Chaingauge............................................................................................................................................ 1.25 mm (.050 in.)
Chaintype ......................................................................................................................... Semi-Chisel, LoPro, Skip Tooth
Drivesprocket ...................................................................................................................................................6 / 7 - tooth
Enginedisplacement ..............................................................................................................................33 cm3 (2.0 cu. in.)
Maximumenginepower(ISO7293)......................................................................................................... 1.33kW(1.78HP)
Maximumenginespeedwithattachment ..........................................................................................................12,500/min-1
Idleenginespeed....................................................................................................................................2,600-3,400/min-1
Soundpressurelevel(ISO7182) .................................................................................................................99.4 LpA / dBA
Soundpowerlevel(ISO9207) ................................................................................................................ 112.0 LwA / dBpA
Vibration(ISO7505):
Front Handle....................................................................................................................................................... 4.3 M/S2
Rear Handle...................................................................................................................................................... 10.7 M/S2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
SPECIFICATIONS
NoSmoking Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank.
Petrol Useunleaded petrolintended formotor vehicleuse
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
beforerefuelling.

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Fig. 2
FRONT HAND
GUARD/CHAIN
BRAKE
FRONT
HANDLE
CYLINDER
COVER
THROTTLE LOCK
BUTTON
TRIGGER
RELEASE
REAR
HANDLE
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
ON/OFF
SWITCH FUEL MIX
CAP
CHAIN OIL
CAP
STARTER/FAN
HOUSING
STARTER
GRIP
SAFE-T-TIP
PRIMER BULB
CHOKE LEVER
FEATURES
SILENCER
CARBURETTOR
ADJUSTMENT
CHAIN
CATCHER

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OPERATION
WARNING:
The warnings and instructions in this section of the
operator’s manual are for your safety and to prevent
seriouspersonalinjury.
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.
Inexperiencedpersonsshould never attempt to cut when
the SAFE-T-TIP has been removed from the bar tip.
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 shown
in the manual to avoid kick-back.
NOTE: Referto“Maintenance”laterin this manual for
instructions on reinstalling the SAFE-T-TIP nose guard.
LOW KICK-BACK SAW CHAIN
Therakers (depth gauges)aheadof eachcuttercan 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.
GUIDE BARS
Generally, guide bars with small radius tips have somewhat
lowerkick-backpotentials.
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 for
mountingtheSAFE-T-TIP.
SAFE-T-TIP
For your safety, study this entire manual before operating
the saw.Pay particular attention to the precautions and
instructions listed in the operator’s manual.
WEAR HEAD
PROTECTION WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION
WEAR TRIM-FITTING CLOTHING. AVOID SCARVES OR
OTHER LOOSE CLOTHING WHICH COULD GET CAUGHT
IN THE MACHINE
WEAR “NON-SLIP”
GLOVES
WEAR STURDY
BOOTS
Fig. 3
WEAR HEAVY
DENIM OR
CHAPS

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RUN POSITION
BRAKE
POSITION
Fig. 5
CHAIN BRAKE
Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from
rotating.When thechainbrake lever/handguardis 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 thismanual 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
cuttingtechniques.
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
seriousinjury.
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.
OPERATION
ROTATIONAL
KICK-BACK
Fig. 7
KICK-BACK PRECAUTIONS
Rotational kick-back occurs when the moving chain contacts
an object at the Kick-back 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.
KICK-BACK
DANGER ZONE
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WARNING:
Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move
at least 9 m (30 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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FILLING THE TANK
Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Refuelling” earlier in this
manualforadditional safety information.
1. Cleanthesurfaceroundfuel captopreventcontamination.
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.
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Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
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Alwaysrefueloutdoorsanddonotinhalefuelvapour.
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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
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.
MIXING THE FUEL
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This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixingpetroland 2-cycleoil.Pre-mixunleadedpetrol
and2-cycleengineoil in a clean container approved
forpetrol.
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Thisengineiscertified to operate on unleaded petrol
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
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
engines. Do not use motor vehicle oil or 2-cycle
outboardoil.
OPERATION
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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
usable in a 30-day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel
stabiliserisrecommended.
1 Litre + 20 ml =
2 Litres + 40 ml =
3 Litres + 60 ml =
4 Litres + 80 ml =
5 Litres + 100 ml =
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them
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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
widetemperaturerangewithnodilutionrequired.Chainsaw
should use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel.
NOTE: Donot use dirty,usedor 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
IGNITION SWITCH
IN THE RUN
POSITION
PRIMER BULB
Fig. 9
Fig.13
Fig.12
Fig.11
Fig.10
Fig. 8
OPERATION

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Fig.14
FULL CHOKE
CHOKE LEVER
HALF CHOKE
RUN POSITION
Fig.15
THROTTLE TRIGGER
THROTTLE
LOCK
BUTTON
TRIGGER
RELEASE
Fig.16
Fig.17
THROTTLE TRIGGER
TRIGGER
RELEASE
Fig.18
RUN POSITION
STARTER
GRIP
STARTING A COLD ENGINE:
3. Move the chain brake to the BRAKE position.
NOTE: Set the chain brake by pushing the chain brake
lever/handguardforward(towardsthebar)tothebrake
position.Referto“Operation–OperatingtheChain
Brake”laterinthismanualforadditionalinformation.
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. Engagetriggerrelease.
Whilesqueezingboththetriggerreleaseandthrottle
trigger, push in the throttle lock button. Release the
throttle trigger. This latches the trigger for starting.
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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 ontothegripduringrewinding.
Pull the starter rope until the first firing of the engine is
heard(nomorethan five pulls).
NOTE: Anewunit may requireadditionalpulls.
9. Push choke lever to half choke position.
10. Pull starter until engine runs.
NOTE: Allowthe saw to run in this position 15-30 seconds,
dependingon thetemperature.
11. Push choke lever all the way IN.
12. ImmediatelySQUEEZEand release the throttle trigger.
Immediatelydepressthe throttle trigger, which releases
thetriggerlockbutton. Squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to let the engine idle.
13. Move chain brake to RUN position.
Placechainbrakelever/handguard into the RUN
position.Refer to “Operation–Operating the Chain
Brake”laterin this manual for additional information.
CAUTION:
Failureto release partialthrottle when chainbrakelever
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
forbothhandles.Referto“Operation-ProperGriponHandles”
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
runposition.
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 / ) and engage chain brake to stop the engine.
If the ignition switch will not stop the saw when set to the
“O” stop position,have theignition switchrepaired before
using the chainsaw again to prevent unsafe conditions or
seriousinjury.
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
beforestoring.
Fig. 19
IGNITION SWITCH
IN THE STOP
POSITION
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PREPARING FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 20 and 21.
Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier in
thismanualfor appropriate safety equipment.


Wearnon-slipgloves for maximum grip and protection.


Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your
LEFTHANDon the front handle andyourRIGHTHAND
on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the
chainline.
WARNING:
Neveruse aleft-handed(cross-handed) griporany
stance that would place your body or arm across the
chain line.


Maintainaproper grip on the saw whenever theengineis
running.Thefingers should encircle thehandleandthe
thumbbewrappedunderthe 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.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your left hand
andholdthe front handle with your right hand. Never
allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while
operatingasaw.
CHAIN LINE
PROPER GRIP
STRAIGHT
ARM
CHAIN LINE
THUMB ON
UNDERSIDE OF
HANDLE BAR
Fig.22
Fig.20
Fig.21
OPERATION
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
See Figure 22.


Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.


Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm”
position to withstand any kick-back force.


Keep your body to the left of the chain line.


Keepyourthumbon underside of handlebar.

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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
amajor sawing operation.
1. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the
sawidling.
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 you
are cutting.
5. 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.
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
weartothe chain, bar and engine.
7. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS


Cutonlywoodor materials made from wood; no sheet
metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood building
materials.


Never allow children to operate your 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 everyone –helpers, bystanders, childrenand
animals—aSAFE 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, keepaminimum
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.
Thecarburettor isfactory setandshould notrequire adjusting.
The carburettor will permit only limited adjustment of the “L”
(LowJet)and “H” (High Jet) needles. Anyadjustmentshould
bedonebyaHomelite service dealer.
Under no circumstances should the “L” (Low Jet) and “H”
(HighJet) needles beforcedoutside the rangeofadjustment.
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
adjustmentrange!
AIR FILTER
STARTER COVER
VENTS


Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent
beingpulledoff 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.
Leavethisoperation for professionals.


Cut only when visibility and light are adequate to see clearly.
Fig.25
Fig.23
Fig.24
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WARNING:
Weatherconditionsandaltitudemayaffectcarburation.
Do not allow bystanders close to the chainsaw while
adjustingthecarburettor.
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED


If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle,
turn the idling speed screw “T” clockwise to increase
idlingspeed.


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: Thechain brake shouldengageand stop the
chain immediately. If not, stop the saw by placing the
ignition switch in the “O” stop position.Take the saw to
aHomeliteservice dealer for repair and discontinue use
until the repair is made.
3. Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by
graspingthe right-hand side (fromoperator’sposition) of
thechainbrake lever/hand guard andpulltowardsthe
front handle until you hear a click. See Figure 28.
WARNING:
If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately,
take the saw to a Homelite service dealer for repair
beforeuse.
OPERATION
BRAKE POSITION
Fig.27
Fig.28
Fig.26 RUN POSITION

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FELLING TREES
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
See Figure 29.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do NOT fell trees near power lines or near buildings
which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself.
STAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL LINES
AND BUILDINGS
Fig. 29
KEEP
BYSTANDERS
AWAY
CONSIDER THE
DIRECTION IN
WHICH THE TREE
LEANS
CLEAR
UNDERBRUSH
WEAR EYE, HEAD
AND HEARING
PROTECTION AS
WELL AS OTHER
SAFETY APPAREL
RETREAT
PATH
DEAD LIMBS
When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the
following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.


Weareye,hearingandheadprotectionwhenoperating
thisequipment.


Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large
trees with rotten or dead limbs, loose bark or hollow
trunks.Have these treespushed or draggeddownwith
heavy equipment, then cut them up.


Consider the distribution and weight of heavy limbs.


Clearout theunderbrusharound thetreeto befelled.
 
 
 Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.


Consider the direction in which the tree leans.
 
 
 Checkthetree fordamaged ordeadbranches 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
desireddirection.


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!


Considerthe winddirectionbefore fellingatree.


Donot 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.
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy
precipitation.Wait until thehazardousweather
hasended.
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PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING
See Figure 30.
1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended
routeis blocked). Clear theimmediatearea 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.
OPERATION
PLANNED PATH OF SAFE RETREAT
135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL
PLANNED
LINE OF FALL
Fig. 30
RETREAT
PLANNED LINE OF FALL
45°
45°
90°
135°
135°
RETREAT
SAFE
RETREAT
ZONE
90°
SAFE
RETREAT
ZONE