Homelite CSP4518, CSP3816 manual OPERATOR’S Manual, Save this Manual for Future Reference

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CSP3816 - 406 mm (16 in.) 38cc Chainsaw

CSP4518 - 457 mm (18 in.) 45cc Chainsaw

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, please read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a Homelite chainsaw.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesKeep ALL Parts of Your Body away from the saw General Precautions Specific Safety RulesSafety Apparel Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaPush and Pull Maintenance PrecautionsKICK-BACK Pull PushSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbols Specifications Features Operation Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety DevicesSAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICK-BACK Nose Guard LOW KICK-BACK SAW ChainChain Brake KICK-BACK PrecautionsRUN Position Brake KICK-BACK Danger Zone RotationalHandling the Fuel Safely Fuel and RefuellingMixing the Fuel Filling the TankAdding OIL Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbStarting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Stopping the Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStarting a Warm Engine Proper Grip on Handles Preparing for CuttingProper Cutting Stance Chain LineWork Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburettor AIR FilterOperating the Chain Brake Adjusting Idling SpeedBrake Position RUN Position Keep Bystanders Away Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsRetreat Path Planned Line of Fall Proper Procedure for Tree FellingRetreat Notch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT HingeHinge Back CUT WedgeBucking Removing Buttress RootsBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeOVER-BUCKING Bucking Logs Under StressUNDER-BUCKING LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTCutting Spring Poles Limbing and PruningLoad Second CUT Finishing CUT Spring PoleAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Chain Maintenance Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats on Drive Links Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND TOP Plate Filing Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceSide Plate Angle Correct Less thanMaintaining the Guide BAR Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Lubricating HoleMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 3/4 A Turn Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Starter UnitChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Sparking PlugChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting SilencerChain Brake Storing the Chainsaw 1 Month or LongerBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG WarrantyRyobi Technologies GmbH