Homelite CSP4518, CSP3816 manual Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND

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MAINTENANCE

CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE

LEFT-HAND

CUTTERS

RIGHT-HAND

CUTTERS

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CAUTION:

A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting, which may result in severe engine damage.

WARNING:

Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kick-back.

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WARNING:

Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain may cause serious injury.

WARNING:

The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.

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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 FuelAdding OIL Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbStarting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Stopping the Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStarting a Warm Engine Chain Line Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Cutting StanceAIR Filter Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions Adjusting the CarburettorOperating 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 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 Chain Maintenance Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats 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 GuardMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 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