Homelite CSP3816 Adding OIL, Starting the Engine, Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer Bulb

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OPERATION

Fig. 8

ADDING OIL

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. Chainsaw 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.

1.Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. See Figure 9.

2.Fill the oil tank every time you refuel the engine.

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

STARTING THE ENGINE

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. See Figure 10.

BRAKE POSITION

Fig. 11

IGNITION SWITCH

IN THE RUN

POSITION

Fig. 12

PRIMER BULB

Fig. 13

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsKeep ALL Parts of Your Body away from the saw Safety Apparel Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaKICK-BACK Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSymbols Specifications Features SAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICK-BACK Nose Guard Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety DevicesOperation LOW KICK-BACK SAW ChainRUN Position Brake KICK-BACK PrecautionsChain Brake KICK-BACK Danger Zone RotationalMixing the Fuel Fuel and RefuellingHandling the Fuel Safely Filling the TankStarting the Engine Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbAdding OIL Starting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStopping the Engine Proper Cutting Stance Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Chain LineAdjusting the Carburettor Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions AIR FilterBrake Position RUN Position Adjusting Idling SpeedOperating the Chain Brake Retreat Path Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsKeep Bystanders Away Retreat Proper Procedure for Tree FellingPlanned Line of Fall Hinge Back CUT HingeNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT WedgeBucking with a Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeUNDER-BUCKING Bucking Logs Under StressOVER-BUCKING LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLoad Second CUT Limbing and PruningCutting Spring Poles Finishing CUT Spring PoleMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Flats on Drive Links Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle Correct Less thanMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the Guide BAR Lubricating HoleTighten 3/4 A Turn Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Replacing the Sparking PlugChain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting SilencerChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Storing the Chainsaw 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsTroubleshooting Warranty Guarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTGRyobi Technologies GmbH