Homelite CSP4518 Preparing for Cutting, Proper Grip on Handles, Proper Cutting Stance, Chain Line

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OPERATION

PREPARING FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment.

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your LEFT HAND on the front handle and your RIGHT HAND on the rear handle, so that your body is to the left of the chain line. See Figure 20

WARNING:

CHAIN LINE

WARNING:

Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line.

Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the engine is running.The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb be wrapped under the 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.

Fig. 20

PROPER GRIP

Fig. 21

DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw.

PROPER CUTTING STANCE

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. Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.

THUMB ON

 

STRAIGHT

CHAIN LINE

ARM

UNDERSIDE OF

 

 

HANDLE BAR

 

 

Fig. 22

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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 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 Grip on Handles Preparing for CuttingProper Cutting Stance Chain LineWork Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburettor 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 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 Flats on Drive Links Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance 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 HoleTighten 3/4 A Turn Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard 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