Homelite CSP3816 - Manual

UK - Page 6 PULL PUSH Fig. 1 PUSH AND PULL The reaction force is always opposite to the direction thechain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready tocontrol the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of thebar and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS Never operate a ch...

UK - Page 7 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 meansat...

UK - Page 9 Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil ............................................................................................................... 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.) Fuel tank capacity ..........................................................................................................

UK - Page 10 STO P Fig. 2 FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER 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

UK - Page 11 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 For your safety, study this entire manual before operatingthe saw. Pay...

UK - Page 12 CHAIN BRAKE Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain fromrotating. When the chain brake lever/hand guard is pushedtowards the bar, the chain should stop immediately.A chain brake does not prevent kick-back. The chain brake should be cleaned and tested daily. Referto “Operatio...

UK - Page 13 WARNING: Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never addfuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Moveat least 15 m (50 ft.) from refuelling site beforestarting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE! Failure to heedthis warning may result in possible personal injury. FUEL AND REFUELLING HA...

UK - Page 14 STOP ADDING OIL Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over awide temperature range with no dilution required. Chainsawshould use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel. NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise c...

UK - Page 15 STO P Fig. 14 CHOKE LEVER Fig. 15 THROTTLE TRIGGER TRIGGER RELEASE Fig. 16 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/hand guard forward (towards the bar) to the brak...

UK - Page 16 7. Pull STARTER until engine attempts to start. Slowly pull the starter grip out for a short distance untilyou feel the starter engage, then briskly pull straight up.Do not pull to the end of the rope; this may damage thestarter. Hold onto the grip during rewinding—seefigure 16. Pull th...

UK - Page 17 PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier inthis manual for appropriate safety equipment. Q Q Q Q Q Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. Q Q Q Q Q Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep yourLEFT HAND...

UK - Page 18 STO P BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practise cutting a few small logs using the followingtechnique, to get the “feel” of using your saw before youbegin a major sawing operation. 1. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the sawidling. 2. Accelerate the engine to full thro...

UK - Page 19 STO P WARNING: Weather conditions and altitude may affect carburation. Do not allow bystanders close to the chainsaw whileadjusting the carburettor. ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED Q Q Q Q Q If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will notidle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” clockwise...

UK - Page 21 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° PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figure 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intendedroute is bl...

UK - Page 23 REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk ofthe tree above the ground. Remove large buttress rootsbefore felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttressfirst, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resultingloose section from the work area. Fo...

UK - Page 24 BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS Make the first bucking cut one-third of the way through thelog and finish with a two-thirds cut on the opposite side. Asyou cut the log, it will tend to bend. The saw may becomepinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeperthan a third of the diame...

UK - Page 26 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 41 through 47. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar,chain, drive case cover and clutch drum. Without allthese parts in place, the clutch may fly off or explode,exposing the user to possible serious injury. WARNING: To av...

UK - Page 29 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor isrunning. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wearprotective gloves when performing maintenance onthe chain. 1. Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. 2. Make sure the guide bar nuts are loo...

UK - Page 30 Fig. 55 Fig. 56 RAKER CLEARANCE INSPECT DRIVE SPROCKET CUTTING CORNER SIDE PLATE DEPTH GAUGE TOE GULLET HEEL RIVET HOLE TOP PLATE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and tothe same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained whenall cutters are...

UK - Page 32 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE Q CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guidemarks to align file properly to produce correct topplate angle. Q LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. Q MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. SIDE PLATE ANGLE Q CORRECT 80 o – Produced automatically if you u...

UK - Page 34 STO P STO P MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD See Figure 70. 1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP ® on the bar nose. See Figure 70. 2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in theguide bar. 3. Tighten the screw with your finger. 4. From the finger tight position, tighten the screw anad...

UK - Page 35 STO P CLEANING THE ENGINE Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressedair or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of theengine may occur due to impurities on the cylinder. WARNING Never run the saw without all the parts, including thedrive case cover and starter hous...

UK - Page 37 Recommended Bar and chain combinations For 0.325 Low Profile 0.050 Gauge Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number 406 mm (16 in.) PS06132 PS06136 457 mm (18 in.) PS06131 PS06135 508 mm (20 in.) PS06107 PS06134 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start.Make sure ...

UK - Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine starts, runs, andaccelerates but will notidle. Bar and chain runninghot and smoking. Engine starts and runs,but chain is not rotating. Carburettor requires adjustment. 1. Chain oil tank empty. 2. Check chain tension for over- tight condition. 3. Ch...

UK - Page 39 WARRANTY GUARANTEE – STATEMENTRTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twenty-four (24)months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note. Defects caused by normal wear and tear, unautho...

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