Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CSP3816 Homelite
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Y our new chainsa w has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard f or dependability , ease of operation and operator saf ety . Proper ly cared f or , it will give y ou years of rugged, trouble-free perf or mance.
UK - Page 2 Q Q Q Q Q Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Q Q Q Q Q General Safety Rules .................
UK - Page 3 WARNING: The warnings, labels and instructions found in this section of the operator’s manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels affix ed to the tool.
UK - Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Q KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY a wa y from the saw chain when the engine is running. Q Q Q Q Q ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAINSAW WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGAGED, the guide bar and sa w chain to the rear , and the silencer a wa y from your body .
UK - Page 5 WARNING: The warnings, labels and instructions found in this section of the operator’s manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Q Q Q Q Q DO NOT CUT VINES and/or small underbrush less than 76 mm (3 in.
UK - Page 6 PULL PUSH Fig. 1 PUSH AND PULL The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving. Thus , the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
UK - Page 7 SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Indicates danger, warning or caution.
UK - Page 8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS Petrol Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [R + M] / 2) or higher. Oil Use 2-cycle oil for air-cooled engines. Mix Petrol and Oil Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before refuelling.
UK - Page 9 Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil ............................................................................................ ................... 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.) Fuel tank capac ity ....................................................
UK - Page 10 STOP Fig. 2 FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER TRIGGER RELEASE REAR HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER ON/OFF SWITCH FUEL MIX CAP CHAIN OIL CAP STARTER/FAN HOUSING STARTER GRI.
UK - Page 11 WEAR HEAD PROTECTION WEAR EYE PROTECTION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WEAR TRIM-FITTING CLOTHING. AVOID SCARVES OR OTHER LOOSE CLOTHING WHICH COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE MACHINE WEAR “NON-SLIP” GLOVES WEAR STURDY BOOTS Fig. 3 F or your saf ety , study this entire manual before operating the sa w .
UK - Page 12 CHAIN BRAKE Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from rotating. When the chain brake lever/hand guard is pushed towards the bar, the chain should stop immediately. A chain brake does not prevent kick-back. The chain brake should be cleaned and tested daily.
UK - Page 13 WARNING: Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 15 m (50 ft.) from refuelling site before starting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed this warning may result in possible personal injury.
UK - Page 14 STOP ADDING OIL Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. Chainsaw should use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel.
UK - Page 15 STOP Fig. 14 CHOKE LEVER Fig. 15 THROTTLE TRIGGER TRIGGER RELEASE Fig. 16 Fig. 18 RUN POSITION STARTER GRIP STARTING A COLD ENGINE: 3. Move the chain brake to the BRAKE position. NOTE: Set the chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever/hand guard forward (towards the bar) to the brake position.
UK - Page 16 7. Pull ST ARTER until engine attempts to start . Slowly pull the starter gr ip out f or a shor t distance until you f eel the star ter engage, then briskly pull straight up . Do not pull to the end of the rope; this may damage the star ter .
UK - Page 17 PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment. Q Q Q Q Q Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. Q Q Q Q Q Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
UK - Page 18 STOP BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practise cutting a few small logs using the following technique, to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. 1. T ake the proper stance in front of the wood with the sa w idling.
UK - Page 19 STOP WARNING: Weather conditions and altitude may affect carburation. Do not allow bystanders close to the chainsaw while adjusting the carburettor. ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED Q Q Q Q Q If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” clockwise to increase idling speed.
UK - Page 20 FELLING TREES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS See Figure 29. OPERATION C WARNING: Do NOT fell trees near power lines or near buildings which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself.
UK - Page 21 PLANNED PATH OF SAFE RETREAT 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF FALL Fig. 30 RETREAT PLANNED LINE OF FALL 45° 45° 90° 135° 135° RETREAT SAFE RETREAT ZONE 90° PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figure 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked).
UK - Page 22 3. Cut a notch about one-third the diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree. Make the notch cuts so they intersect at right angles to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut.
UK - Page 23 REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots before felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, f ollowed b y the ver tical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area.
UK - Page 24 BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS Make the first bucking cut one-third of the way through the log and finish with a two-thirds cut on the opposite side. As you cut the log, it will tend to bend. The sa w ma y become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than a third of the diameter of the log.
UK - Page 25 LIMBING AND PRUNING Q Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. Q Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
UK - Page 26 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 41 through 47. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, drive case cover and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch may fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible serious injury.
UK - Page 27 6. Lay out the saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should f ace in the direction of chain rotation. If they f ace bac kwards , tur n the loop ov er . See Figure 45 . 7. Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown in figure 46.
UK - Page 28 11. Replace the outer guide bar plate, ensuring that the bar pin groove is at the bottom with the upper and lower edges angled away from the guide bar. 12. Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts. 13. Tighten the bar mounting nuts finger tight only.
UK - Page 29 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.
UK - Page 30 Fig. 55 Fig. 56 RAKER CLEARANCE INSPECT DRIVE SPROCKET CUTTING CORNER SIDE PLATE DEPTH GAUGE TOE GULLET HEEL RIVET HOLE TOP PLATE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform.
UK - Page 31 Fig. 60 Fig. 61 Fig. 59 CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE LEFT-HAND CUTTERS RIGHT-HAND CUTTERS Fig. 62 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.
UK - Page 32 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE Q CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle.
UK - Page 33 RESTORE ORIGINAL SHAPE BY ROUNDING THE FRONT Fig. 68 LUBRICATING HOLE Fig. 67 MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR CAUTION: Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw. Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life.
UK - Page 34 STOP STOP MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD See Figure 70. 1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP ® on the bar nose. See Figure 70. 2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in the guide bar.
UK - Page 35 STOP CLEANING THE ENGINE Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressed air or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of the engine may occur due to impurities on the cylinder. WARNING Never run the saw without all the parts, including the drive case cover and starter housing, securely in place.
UK - Page 36 CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SILENCER The silencer is equipped with a spark arrester screen. A faulty spark arrester screen may create a fire hazard. Through normal use the screen becomes dir ty and should be inspected weekly and cleaned as required.
UK - Page 37 Recommended Bar and chain combinations For 0.325 Low Profile 0.050 Gauge Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number 406 mm (16 in.) PS06132 PS06136 457 mm (18 in.) PS06131 PS06135 508 mm (20 in.) PS06107 PS06134 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start.
UK - Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Engine starts and runs, but chain is not rotating. Carburettor requires adjustment. 1. Chain oil tank empty. 2.
UK - Page 39 WARRANTY GUARANTEE – STATEMENT RTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Homelite products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twenty-four (24) months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note.
Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany T el.: +49 0)2103 / 29 58 0 F ax : +49 0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de OPERATOR’S MANUAL CSP3816 - 406 mm (16 in.
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