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HU CS RU RO PL SL HR

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CS RU RO PL SL HR ET LT LV SK BG

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ET LT LV SK BG

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HU CS RU RO PL SL HR

LT LV SK BG

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ET LT LV SK

■ Replace the clutch cover and rotate clutch cover lock

knob just enough to hold the cover in position.

Replace the clutch cover and tighten up the nut

just enough to hold the clutch cover in place. (For

HCS3335B only)

 The bar must be free to move for tension

adjustment.

■ Remove all slack from the chain by rotating the chain

tensioning dial clockwise until the chain seats snugly

against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove.

■ Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag.

■ Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain

tensioning dial clockwise. Repeat this process until

sag does not exist.

■ Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the

clutch cover lock knob securely. The chain is correctly

tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of

the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned

by hand without binding. Ensure that the chain brake

is not set.

Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the clutch

cover nut securely. (For HCS3335B only)

 If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen

the clutch cover lock knob by pressing in and slightly

rotating counter clockwise, then rotate the chain

tensioning dial counter clockwise. Lift the tip of the

guide bar up and retighten the clutch cover lock knob

securely. Ensure that the chain will rotate without

binding.

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

See Figures 45 - 47.



Check that the switch is in the “0” position

before you work on the saw.

Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-

cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly

maintained.

For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly.

The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are

small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the

wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During

maintenance of the chain, consider the following:

■ Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase

the risk of severe kickback.

■ Raker (depth gauge) clearance.

- Too low increases the potential for kickback.

- 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 an authorised service centre sharpen the chain.

 Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage

when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are

present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket

replaced by an authorised service centre.

 If you do not fully understand the correct

procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the

instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharpened

by an authorised service centre or replace with a

recommended low-kickback chain.



See Figures 48 - 51.

Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and

to the same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained

when all cutters are uniform.



The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear

protective gloves when performing maintenance

to the chain to prevent serious personal injury.

■ Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to

Adjusting The Chain Tension.

■ Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round file and holder.

Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar.

■ Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do

not let the file dip or rock.

■ Using light but firm pressure. Stroke towards the front

corner of the tooth.

■ Lift the file away from the chain tooth on each return

stroke.

■ Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left

hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other

side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite

direction.

■ Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.



A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause

excessive engine speed during cutting, which may result

in severe engine damage.



Improper chain sharpening increases the

potential of kickback.



Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can

cause serious injury.



See Figure 52.

■ CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide

marks to align file properly to produce correct top

plate angle.

■ LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.

■ MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly.

Brand	Homelite
Model	HCS3335B
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

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