Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT74121D Homelite
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw CSP3314 Model No. UT74121D Y our ne w chainsaw has been engineered and manuf actured to Homelite’ s high standard f or dependability , ease of operation, and operator saf ety . Properly cared for , it will give y ou years of rugged, trouble-free perf ormance.
UK - Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules .
UK - Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this section of the operator’s manual are for your safety.
UK - Page 4 ■ KEEP ALL P ARTS OF Y OUR BOD Y aw a y from the saw chain when the engine is running. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AL W A YS CARR Y THE CHAINSA W WITH THE ENGINE ST OPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGA GED , the guide bar and saw chain to the rear , and the silencer awa y from your body .
UK - Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES PROPER CLOTHING FOR SAFETY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Wear close-fitting clothing. Always wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear jewellery, shorts, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which could be drawn into the engine or catch the chain or undergrowth.
UK - Page 6 I 0 SYMBOLS RUN O STOP 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 7 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 8 FEA TURES OPERA TION See Figure 1. ( A ) F ront hand guard/Chain Brak e ( B ) F ront handle ( C ) Cylinder cover ( D ) Primer bulb ( E ) Choke Lever ( F ) Chain ( G ) SAFE-T -TIP® ( H ) G.
UK - Page 9 OPERA TION KICK-BACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 4 and 5. Rotational kick-back ( A ) occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kick-bac k Danger Zone ( B ) of the guide bar . The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back to wards the oper ator .
UK - Page 10 OPERA TION NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain. 1. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. 2. Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine. STARTING THE ENGINE See Figure 8.
UK - Page 11 OPERA TION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the engine is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb be wrapped under the handlebar . This grip is least likely to be broken (by a kick-back or other sudden reaction of the saw).
UK - Page 12 OPERA TION ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED See Figure 24. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” clockwise to increase idling speed.
UK - Page 13 OPERA TION On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges ( F ) into the cut so they do not touch the chain. Drive wedges in, little by little, to help jack the tree over.
UK - Page 14 OPERA TION CUTTING SPRING POLES See Figure 37. A spring pole ( A ) is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed.
UK - Page 15 MAINTENANCE NOTE: New chain tends to stretch. Check the chain tension frequently and tension as required. CA UTION: A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before next use. CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figures 51 and 52.
UK - Page 16 MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE See Figures 51, 59, and 60. ■ Maintain the depth gauge ( A ) at a clearance of 0.6 mm (0.025 in.). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances. ■ Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance.
UK - Page 17 MAINTENANCE Choose one of the following cleaning options: 9. T o lightly clean, tap the filter against a smooth, flat surface to dislodge most saw dust and dirt particles. 10. F or a more thorough cleaning, clean in warm soapy water , rinse, and let dry completely .
UK - Page 18 RECOMMENDED BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS FOR .375 LOW PROFILE .050 GAUGE Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number 356 mm (14 in.) PS06331 H1N7252A4 406 mm (16 in.) PS06338 PS06285 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE SOLUTION Engine will not start.
UK - Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE SOLUTION Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle. Engine starts and runs, but chain is not rotating. Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Carburettor requires adjustment. 1. Chain oil tank empty. 2.
UK - Page 20 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to machinery directive 98/37/EC and EMC directive 89/336/EEC - We, Homelite Consumer Products Inc., 1428 P ear man Dair y Road, Anderson, SC 29625, .
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