Homelite UT74121D Operator's Manual
Homelite UT74121D Operator's Manual

Homelite UT74121D Operator's Manual

356 mm (14 in.) 33cc chainsaw

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw
CSP3314
Model No. UT74121D
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, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before
using this product.
Thank you for buying a Homelite chainsaw.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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  • Page 1 356 mm (14 in.) 33cc Chainsaw CSP3314 Model No. UT74121D 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, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. When servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts. For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the chainsaw. Follow all safety instructions.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    7. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW WITH ONE HAND. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, and/or bystanders may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended for two-handed use.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ OPERATE THE CHAINSAW ONLY in well-ventilated areas. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DO NOT OPERATE A CHAINSAW IN A TREE unless you have been specifically trained to do so. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ALL CHAINSAW SERVICE, other than the items listed in the instruction manual and all maintenance, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.
  • Page 5 BASIC PRECAUTIONS IN THE CUTTING/ WORK AREA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not cut from a ladder: this is extremely dangerous. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
  • Page 6: 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 Safety Alert Symbol Read Your Operator’s Manual Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Petrol Mix Petrol and Oil SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Weight - No bar, chain, fuel or oil ... 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.) Fuel tank capacity ... 575 cm Oil tank capacity ... 350 cm Bar lengths ... 35 - 40 cm (14 - 16 in.) Chain pitch ...
  • Page 8: Features

    When making a replacement, be sure to order one of the Homelite bars listed for your saw in this operator’s manual. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard comes installed on the bar. Use only guide bars that have a provision for mounting the SAFE-T-TIP®.
  • Page 9: Chain Oil System

    100 ml CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 7. 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 10: Starting The Engine

    Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle. To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to the “O” stop position (L). Do not put the chainsaw on the ground when the chain is still moving. For additional safety, set the chain brake when the saw is not in use.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Carburettor

    (A) when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and the PUSH (B) when cutting along the top edge. NOTE: Your chainsaw has been fully factory tested. It is normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw.
  • Page 12 NOTE: The chain brake should engage and stop the chain immediately. If not, stop the saw by placing the ignition switch in the “O” stop position. Take the saw to a Homelite service dealer for repair and discontinue use until the repair is made.
  • Page 13: Limbing And Pruning

    After you complete the cut, reinstall the tip immediately. 5. As tree starts to fall, stop the chainsaw and put it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the action in case something falls your way.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    OPERATION WARNING: Spring poles are dangerous and could strike the operator causing the operator to lose control of the chainsaw. This could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator. MAINTENANCE 13. Tighten the bar mounting nuts finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment.
  • Page 15: Chain Maintenance

    2. Not low enough decreases cutting ability. ■ If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or are abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have the Homelite service dealer sharpen the chain. NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain (B).
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Air Filter

    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.
  • Page 17: Chain Brake

    WARNING Silencer surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the chainsaw. Keep all body parts away from the silencer. Serious burns may occur if contact is made with the silencer. 1. Allow the silencer to cool.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    If engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new sparking plug. Contact a Homelite service dealer for carburettor adjustment. Contact a Homelite service dealer for carburettor adjustment. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix ratio.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    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. 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 20: Safety Directive

    Homelite Consumer Products Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, USA Declare in sole responsibility that the product: CSP3314 (UT74121D) - to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and other relevant directives, such as EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC.

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