MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

WARNING:

Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain.

1.Stop the engine before setting the chain tension.

2.Make sure the guide bar nuts are loosened to finger tight and turn the chain tensioner clockwise to tension the chain.

NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug and can be turned by hand without binding.

3.Re-tension the chain whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove.

NOTE: During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately1.25 mm (1/8 in) out of the bar groove. To help determine the correct warm chain tension, the tip of the combination wrench can be used as a guide. See Figures 52, 53 and 54.

NOTE: New chain tends to stretch: check the chain tension frequently and tension as required.

CAUTION:

A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight when cool. Check the “cold tension” before next use.

FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 52

APPROXIMATELY 1.25 mm

Fig. 53

 

APPROXIMATELY 1.25 mm

 

Fig. 54

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

 

CAUTION:

Check that the switch is in the STOP “ / O ” position before working on the saw.

Use only a low-kick-back chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain provides kick-back reduction when properly main- tained.

For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly.

The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of the chain, consider the following:

Improper filing angle of the side plate increases the risk of a severe kick-back.

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CSP3816 - UT74123A, CSP4520 - UT74127A, CSP4518 - UT74125A specifications

Homelite has long been known for producing reliable and efficient outdoor power equipment, and its lineup of chainsaws, including the CSP4518, CSP4520, and CSP3816 models, continues to uphold that reputation. These chainsaws are designed to cater to a wide range of cutting needs, making them popular choices for both homeowners and professionals.

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