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Homelite CSP3314 User Manual

Homelite CSP3314
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OPERATORíS MANUAL
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
product.
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Table of Contents

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Homelite CSP3314 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type2-Cycle
Displacement33 cc
Weight9.4 lbs
Bar Length14 inches
Fuel Capacity0.25 L
Fuel Tank Capacity0.25 liters
Chain Pitch3/8 in
Chain Gauge0.050 in.

Summary

General Safety Rules

Operating Restrictions and Safe Practices

Covers one-handed operation, fatigue, unstable surfaces, proper grip, cutting speed, and clear work areas.

Body Safety and Chain Handling

Keep body parts away from chain, carry saw safely, turn off engine, and maintain clean handles.

Specific Safety Rules

Refueling and Cutting Area Safety

Handle fuel outdoors safely, avoid sparks, and keep bystanders away from the cutting area.

Maintenance and Kick-Back Precautions

Never operate damaged saw; kick-back is dangerous and requires specific safety precautions.

Symbols

Specifications

Operation

Understanding Chainsaw Safety Devices

Details SAFE-T-TIP nose guard, low kick-back saw chain, and guide bars for preventing kick-back.

Chain Brake Functionality and Testing

Explains chain brake design for stopping rotation and its daily cleaning and testing procedures.

Kick-Back Occurrence and Precautions

Describes how kick-back occurs and reiterates that safety devices alone are insufficient for preventing injury.

Fuel Handling and Refueling Safety

Emphasizes turning off engine, moving from refueling site, checking for leaks, and safe fuel handling procedures.

Mixing the Fuel (50:1 Ratio)

Details the 50:1 mix ratio of unleaded petrol and 2-cycle oil for air-cooled engines.

Engine Start Preparation

Ensures safe starting by placing saw on level ground, ensuring no obstructions, and holding handles correctly.

Cold Engine Start Procedure

Step-by-step guide for starting a cold engine using choke, primer bulb, and throttle lock mechanism.

Warm Engine Start Procedure

Instructions for starting a warm engine, skipping full choke and primer bulb steps for quick start.

Engine Start Sequence & Throttle Lock

Details pulling starter, setting choke, and engaging throttle lock for engine start and idle.

Throttle/Brake Interaction Caution

Warns against releasing partial throttle when chain brake is engaged to prevent severe damage to the unit.

Engine Stopping & Storage

Procedure for stopping the engine using the ignition switch and cooling down before storage.

Proper Handle Grip

Emphasizes firm grip with both hands, left hand on front, right on rear, and encircling handles for maximum control.

Proper Cutting Stance

Advocates balanced weight, straight left arm, body left of chain line, and thumb on underside of handlebar.

Chain Brake Operation

Checks chain brake condition, engages it at full speed, and resets it to the RUN position for safety.

Felling Trees: Hazardous Conditions

Advises against felling in high wind/precipitation, with extreme lean, rotten limbs, or near wires/buildings.

Tree Felling Preparation

Wear PPE, clear underbrush, consider tree lean/wind, check for dead branches, and prepare retreat path.

Tree Felling Procedure

Select escape route, clear area, consider tree lean/wind, and cut according to planned line of fall.

Notch & Back-Cut for Felling

Details cutting notch (1/3 diameter) and back-cut (5cm above notch), leaving a hinge wood for control.

Spring Pole Cutting Safety

Warns about spring poles being dangerous and potentially causing loss of control or fatal injury to operator.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

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