Homelite CSP4518, CSP3816 manual Cutters

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6.Lay out the saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. See Figure 45.

7.Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown in figure 46.

8.Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar.

9.Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop round the sprocket.

10.Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar.

NOTE: When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole.

CUTTERS

CHAIN ROTATION

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

BAR STUDS

ADJUSTING PIN

GUIDE BAR

PLATE

SPROCKET

BAR

GROOVE

Fig. 46

CLUTCH

COVER

Fig. 47

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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 Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work Area Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Safety ApparelPull Push Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull KICK-BACKSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbols Specifications Features LOW KICK-BACK SAW Chain Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety DevicesOperation SAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICK-BACK Nose GuardKICK-BACK Danger Zone Rotational KICK-BACK PrecautionsChain Brake RUN Position BrakeFilling the Tank Fuel and RefuellingHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelBrake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer Bulb Adding OILStarting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Ignition Switch Stop Position Stopping the EngineStarting a Warm Engine Chain Line Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Cutting StanceAIR Filter Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions Adjusting the CarburettorAdjusting Idling Speed Operating the Chain BrakeBrake Position RUN Position Felling Trees Hazardous Conditions Keep Bystanders AwayRetreat Path Proper Procedure for Tree Felling Planned Line of FallRetreat Wedge HingeNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Hinge Back CUTVertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Bucking with a WedgeLOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUT Bucking Logs Under StressOVER-BUCKING UNDER-BUCKINGFinishing CUT Spring Pole Limbing and PruningCutting Spring Poles Load Second CUTAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Adjusting the Chain Tension Chain MaintenanceFlats on Drive Links Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND Correct Less than Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleLubricating Hole Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the Guide BAR Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE GuardCleaning the AIR Filter Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardTighten 3/4 A Turn Replacing the Sparking Plug Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Checking the Fuel FilterStoring the Chainsaw 1 Month or Longer Cleaning the Spark Arresting SilencerChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Chain BrakeBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG WarrantyRyobi Technologies GmbH