Page 2 - IMPORTANT; INTRODUCTION
Page 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ..............................................................................................
Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Page 3 WARNING: The warnings, labels, and instructions found in thissection of the operator's manual are for your safety.Failure to follow all instructions may result in seriouspersonal injury. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read andunderstand this operator's manual and all labels aff...
Page 5 - PUSH AND PULL; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Page 5 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 chain s...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
Page 6 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 safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!!Your saf...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 7 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselveseliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not sub...
Page 13 - OPERATION; STOPPING THE ENGINE
Page 13 Fig. 18 THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER RELEASE OPERATION 7 . While squeezing both the trigger release and throttletrigger, push in the throttle lock button. Release thethrottle trigger. This latches the trigger for starting. 8 . When the temperature is above 50° F, pull theSTA...
Page 15 - BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES; WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS; SAFE DISTANCE; ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
Page 15 BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice 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 throttle just be...
Page 16 - ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED; FELLING TREES; HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Page 16 WARNING: Weather conditions and altitude may affect carbure-tion. Do not allow bystanders close to the chain saw whileadjusting the carburetor. ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 26. If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will notidle, turn the idle speed screw “ T ” clockwise to incre...
Page 17 - PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING
Page 17 OPERATION Fig. 27 4 5 ° 4 5 ° 9 0 ° 135° 135° 90° 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PATH OF SAFE RETREAT PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF FALL PATH OF SAFE RETREAT PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figures 27 through 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the in-tended route i...
Page 19 - BUCKING WITH A WEDGE
Page 19 REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 31. A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk ofthe tree above the ground. Remove large buttress rootsprior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttressfirst, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resultingloose section from the w...
Page 21 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; CUTTING SPRINGPOLES
Page 21 LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figure 36. Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with afirm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. Keep the tree between you and the chain whilelimbing. Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous.Leave this operation for professionals. Do not cut a...
Page 22 - ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN; MAINTENANCE
Page 22 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 38 through 48. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar,chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum. Without allthese parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explodeexposing the user to possible serious injury. WARNING: To avoid se...
Page 25 - ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION; CHAIN MAINTENANCE
Page 25 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 49 through 51. 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 ...
Page 28 - TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE; SIDE PLATE ANGLE; MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE
Page 28 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE See Figure 60. CORRECT 30° - file holders are marked with guidemarks to align file properly to produce correct top plateangle. LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. SIDE PLATE ANGLE See Figure 61. CORRECT 80 o – Produced autom...
Page 29 - MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR
Page 29 Fig. 65 LUBRICATING HOLE MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR See Figure 65. CAUTION: Make sure the chain has stopped before you do anywork on the saw. Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw todistribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar shouldbe cleaned every day of use and checked f...
Page 35 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Page 35 WARRANTY CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleasedto explain the Emis...