Homelite CSP3314 Operator's Manual

356 mm (14 in.) 33cc chainsaw

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Page 1 356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw CSP3314 Your new chainsaw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, please read and understand the operator’s manual before using this...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
When Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts. before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the For safe operation, read and understand all instructions Safety Rules and all Safety Alert Symbols including before using the chainsaw.
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from WARNING: obstructions. DO NOT let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence or any other obstruction The warnings, labels and instructions found in this which could be hit while you are operating the saw.
Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY away from the saw ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, other than the items listed chain when the engine is running. in the instruction manual, and all maintenance should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel. ALWAYS CARRY THE CHAINSAW WITH THE ENGINE (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the STOPPED AND THE BRAKE ENGAGED, the guide bar...
Page 5: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Wear non-slip safety footwear and heavy-duty gloves to WARNING: improve your grip and to protect your hands. Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating The warnings, labels and instructions found in this this equipment. section of the operator’s manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious REFUELLING (DO NOT SMOKE) personal injury.
Page 6 Refer to “Operation-Adjusting Idling Speed” later in this manual. If the saw chain still moves at idling speed after adjustment has been made, contact a Homelite service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. WARNING: All chainsaw service, other than items in the operator’s...
Page 7: Symbols
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. It means Safety Alert Symbol attention!!! Your safety is involved.
Page 8: Specifications
SYMBOLS Petrol Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher. Use 2-cycle oil for air cooled engines. Mix Petrol and Oil Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before refuelling.
Page 9: Features
FEATURES TRIGGER RELEASE THROTTLE LOCK BUTTON FRONT HAND SILENCER CHAIN OIL GUARD/CHAIN BRAKE FRONT SAFE-T-TIP HANDLE CYLINDER COVER CHAIN CATCHER CHOKE LEVER PRIMER BULB CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT STARTER GRIP STARTER/FAN REAR HOUSING HANDLE ON/OFF SWITCH FUEL MIX THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 2 UK - Page 9...
Page 10: Operation
When making a replacement, be sure to order one of the serious personal injury. Homelite bars listed for your saw in this operator’s manual. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP nose guard comes installed UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAW on the bar.
Page 11 OPERATION CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain from rotating. When the chain brake lever/hand guard is pushed KICK-BACK occurs when the moving chain contacts towards the bar, the chain should stop immediately. an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide A chain brake does not prevent kick-back.
Page 12 OPERATION Mix 2% oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio. WARNING: Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before refuelling. Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never add Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Page 13 See Figure 9. 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.
Page 14 OPERATION STARTING A COLD ENGINE: 3. Move the chain brake to the BRAKE position. TRIGGER NOTE: Set the chain brake by pushing the chain brake RELEASE lever/hand guard forward (towards the bar) to the brake position. Refer to “Operation – Operating the Chain Brake”...
Page 15 OPERATION Now you are ready to pick up the saw. Use the proper grip 8. Pull STARTER until engine attempts to start. for both handles. Refer to “Operation - Proper Grip on Handles” Slowly pull the starter grip out for a short distance until later in this manual for additional information.
Page 16 OPERATION PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figures 20 and 21. Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment. Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your LEFT HAND on the front handle and your RIGHT HAND CHAIN LINE on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the...
Page 17 (Low Jet) and “H” (High Jet) needles. Any adjustment should distance of 4.5 m (15 ft) between workers. be done by a Homelite service dealer. Under no circumstances should the “L” (Low Jet) and “H” (High Jet) needles be forced outside the range of adjustment.
Page 18 Turn the idling speed screw “T” anticlockwise to reduce chain immediately. If not, stop the saw by placing the the idling RPM and stop the chain, or contact a Homelite ignition switch in the “O” stop position. Take the saw to...
Page 19 OPERATION FELLING TREES STAY AWAY FROM HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ELECTRICAL LINES See Figure 29. AND BUILDINGS WARNING: KEEP Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy BYSTANDERS precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather AWAY has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.
Page 20 OPERATION PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING PLANNED LINE OF FALL See Figure 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area round the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat.
Page 21 OPERATION 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 HINGE the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of the 5 cm (2 in.) OR 1/10 DIA...
Page 22 OPERATION 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, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area.
Page 23 OPERATION BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END 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 saw can LOAD FINISHING CUT become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut...
Page 24 OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING SECOND CUT See Figure 39. LOAD Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
Page 25: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN 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. COMBINATION WRENCH WARNING:...
Page 26 MAINTENANCE 6. Lay out the saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. See Figure 45. 7. Place the chain drive links into the bar groove. See Figure 46.
Page 27 MAINTENANCE 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. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment.
Page 28 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 52, 53 and 54. 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. APPROXIMATELY 1.25 mm (0.050 in.) Fig.
Page 29 Tension” earlier in this manual. replaced by a Homelite service dealer. See Figure 56. 3. Use a 4 mm (5/32 in.) diameter round file and holder. Do all filing at the midpoint of the bar.
Page 30 MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE LEFT-HAND CUTTERS RIGHT-HAND CUTTERS Fig. 62 Fig. 59 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.
Page 31 MAINTENANCE TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top 80° plate angle. LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. CORRECT SIDE PLATE ANGLE CORRECT 80...
Page 32 MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE SAFE-T-TIP NOSE GUARD See Figures 69 and 70. RESTORE ORIGINAL SHAPE BY ROUNDING CAUTION: THE FRONT Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw. Fig. 67 WARNING: MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T-TIP anti- See Figure 68.
Page 33 MAINTENANCE Clean the pre-filter every 25 tanks of fuel or sooner, if required. Remove the cylinder cover, starter assembly and the fan housing baffle for access to the pre-filter in TIGHTEN 3/4 A TURN the engine housing. NOTE: If you use an air hose for drying, blow through both sides of filter.
Page 34 FUEL FILTER Fig. 77 thrown objects, leave repairs of the flywheel and clutch to trained Homelite service dealer personnel. REPLACING THE SPARKING PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0.63 mm (0.025 in.) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace every six months or more frequently, if necessary.
Page 35 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING CHAIN CATCHER SILENCER The silencer is equipped with a spark arrester screen. A faulty spark arrester screen can create a fire hazard. Through normal use the screen becomes dirty and should be inspected weekly and cleaned as required. Always keep the silencer and spark arrester on your saw in good condition.
Page 36: Bar And Chain Combination
3. Clean spark arrester screen. Refer to “Maintenance 3. Spark arrester screen dirty. – Cleaning the Spark Arresting Silencer” earlier in this manual. 4. Carburettor requires “H” (High 4. Contact a Homelite service dealer for carburettor jet) adjustment. adjustment. UK - Page 36...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
SAFE-T-TIP and guide bar. If oil is present the chain may be dull or bar may be damaged. If no oil is on the SAFE-T-TIP, contact a Homelite service dealer. 1. Release chain brake. Refer to “Operation – Engine starts and runs, 1.
Page 38: Warranty
GUARANTEE ñ 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. Defects caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or overload are excluded from this guarantee, as are accessories such as battery packs, bulbs, blades and bits etc.
Page 39 NOTES UK - Page 39...
Page 40 OPERATORíS MANUAL 356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw CSP3314 Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de UT74121B 983000-226...

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