Homelite CSP3816, CSP4518 manual Keep ALL Parts of Your Body away from the saw

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY away from the saw

chain when the engine is running.

ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAINSAW WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGAGED, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the silencer away from your body. When transporting the chainsaw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard.

DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW THAT IS DAMAGED, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.

TURN OFF THE ENGINE before putting the chainsaw down. DO NOT leave the engine running unattended.

As an additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake before putting down the saw.

USE EXTREME CAUTION when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

WHEN CUTTING A LIMB under tension, be alert for spring-back so you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres is released.

KEEP THE HANDLES dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.

OPERATE THE CHAINSAW ONLY in well ventilated areas.

DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW IN A TREE unless you have been specifically trained to do so.

ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, other than the items listed in the instruction manual, and all maintenance should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel. For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel may occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.)

KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY away from the saw chain when the engine is running.

KEEPSAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICK-BACK NOSE GUARD properly mounted on the guide bar to prevent rotational kick-back.

FOLLOW THE SHARPENING and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GUIDE BARS and low kick-back chains specified for your saw.

DO NOT adapt your power head to a bow guide or use it to power any attachments or devices not listed for your saw.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you lend someone this tool, lend them these instructions too.

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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 Specific Safety Rules General PrecautionsSafety Apparel Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaMaintenance Precautions Push and PullKICK-BACK Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSymbols Specifications Features Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety Devices OperationSAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICK-BACK Nose Guard LOW KICK-BACK SAW ChainKICK-BACK Precautions Chain BrakeRUN Position Brake KICK-BACK Danger Zone RotationalFuel and Refuelling Handling the Fuel SafelyMixing 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 Preparing for Cutting Proper Grip on HandlesProper Cutting Stance Chain LineBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsAdjusting 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 Hinge Notch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUTHinge Back CUT WedgeRemoving Buttress Roots BuckingBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OVER-BUCKINGUNDER-BUCKING LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning Cutting Spring PolesLoad Second CUT Finishing CUT Spring PoleMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainCutters 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 Maintaining Depth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Correct Less thanRestore Original Shape by Rounding Front Maintaining the Guide BARMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Lubricating HoleMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 3/4 A Turn Cleaning the Starter Unit Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Sparking PlugCleaning the Spark Arresting Silencer Chain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain BrakeChain Brake Storing the Chainsaw 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsTroubleshooting Warranty Guarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTGRyobi Technologies GmbH
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