Chainsaw User Manual
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RUN 
 POSITION 
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 2.
Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly.
Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spill-
age.
Prior  to replacing the  fuel  cap, clean  and  inspect the  
o-ring.
Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe 
up any fuel spillage.
NOTE:  It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and 
after the first use.
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL
See Figure 3.
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.  Chain  saw 
should use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel.
NOTE:  Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated 
oils. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain.
Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the oil tank.
Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine.
OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE
See Figures 4 - 5.
Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to 
each use.
Using the back of your left hand, engage the chain brake 
by pushing the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the 
bar while the chain is rotating rapidly.
Reset  the  chain brake  back into  the RUN position  by 
grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard and 
pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click.
WARNING:
If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or 
if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without 
assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center 
for repair prior to use.
OPERATION
Fig. 2
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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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