SPIKES event saw chain breaks or derails during operation. 15. REAR HAND GUARD The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain. 16. SPROCKET 17. OIL TANK WINDOW 18. CORD RETAINER 19. CHAIN CATCHER 20. SCREWDRIVER / WRENCH 21. CARRY CASE (Available on some models) A B B C A B B C RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KICKBACK SPECIFICS Kickback can lead WARNING: to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by. A

LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. RUN POSITION Fig. 34 Fig. 35 SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 34 - 43. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explo

Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. (b) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., may deny you warranty coverage if your non-road or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modificatio

MAINTENANCE FUEL CAP CHAIN OIL CAP CHAIN BRAKE POST STARTER COVER Fig. 66 CLEAN CYLINDER FINS Fig. 67 CLEAN FLYWHEEL FINS Fig. 68 CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER See Figure 69. Check the fuel filter periodically. If contaminated or damaged, have fuel filter replaced by an authorized service center. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG See Figure 70. This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace every 50 hours or more frequently, if necessary. n Loosen the spar

Give special attention to logs under stress to prevent the bar and chain from pinching. OVERBUCKING See Figure 29. Begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you. UNDERBUCKING See Figure 30. Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and

¦n Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling. ¦n Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction. n If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself! PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figures 21 - 24. n Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the i

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Wear Eye and Head Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection. SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard The SAFE-T-TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent rotational kickback. No Smoking No smoking, sparks, or open fl

In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-TIP® also helps keep the chain away from abrasive surfaces, such as the ground. Keep it on the right hand side of the bar where it will be between the chain and the ground during flush with ground cutting. The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. wrench (or adjustable wrench) to achieve the recommended torque of 35 to 45 in.lb. A torque within this range can be achieved by using the following method. n Ti

To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions. If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates: Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline cont

1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CHOKE LEVER The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor. Positions available include FULL CHOKE and RUN. front hand guard./ CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is design