FUELING THE SAW
WARNING
This fuel tank may be under pressure. Remove cap slowly.
1.
The red plastic fuel mixcap at the top of the saw is iden-
tified in raised letters. During fueling, take care that no
sawdust or dirt enter the tank. Do not spill fuel.
CAUTION
Select bare ground for fueling. Do not smoke or bring any
fire or flame near the fuel. Move at least
10
feet
(3
m) from
fueling spot before starting engine.
2. Fuel to use: This 2-cycle engine is lubricated by oil
mixed with gasoline. Use only oils and gasolines re-
commended in this manual. The amount of oil required
per gallon of gasoline depends on the type of oil used.
Always keep fuel in clean fuel cans. Do not keep fuel
in glass containers (which can break or explode) or in
plastic jugs (other than those specifically designed for
gasoline storage).
a) Acceptable 2-Cycle Engine Oils:
Premium
Hornelite@
32:l
Engine Oil,
in ratio of one
part oil to 32 parts gasoline
(1/4 pint per U.S. gallon
of gasoline or
3% oil).
Hornelite@
16:l
Engine Oil
in ratio of one part oil to
16 parts gasoline
(1/2 pint per U.S. gallon of gaso-
line or
6% oil).
If neither of these
Hornelite@ Oils is available, use
any engine oil designated for 2-cycle air-cooled
engines in ratio of
16:l only, as stated above. For
best performance, however, use Homelite Oils in
Homelitee Chain Saws.
b) Acceptable Gasoline Products:
We recommend that clean, fresh regular grade
automotive gasoline, either leaded or unleaded, be
used in
Homelite engines. Automotive "High Test"
premium* grade can be used when regular gasoline
is not available.
3. Unacceptable Fuel Ingredients:
a) Any fuel made from untreated gasoline on hand for
more than three months should not be used. How-
ever, treating fresh gasoline fuel supplies with
STA-BILe, an anti-oxidant type fuel stabilizer, can
extend the life of fuel beyond this three month limit.
Use according to directions on the STA-BIL can.
STA-BIL is a product of Knox Laboratories,
Chicago, Illinois 60616.
b) Avoid use of multi-grade oil products such as
10W-30, or any other oils formulated for 4-cycle or
water cooled engines.
c) Gasohol. (Collects water, corrodes tank and the
engine.)
4.
How to Mix Fuel Thoroughly:
You can get a uniform fuel mixture only by mixing the
oil thoroughly with the gasoline. Measure out the re-
quired amounts of gasoline and oil accurately. Pour
about half of the gasoline into the mixing can (never
directly into the saw tank). Pour in the entire measure
of oil. Agitate contents briskly by shaking or by stirring
with a clean paddle. Pour in the remainder of the gaso-
line. Now agitate until sure of a uniform mixture.
*Leaded
premium high-test may shorten spark plug
life.
SECTION 2-HOW TO START, STOP AND HOLD
THE SAW CORRECTLY
PROPER GRIP AND HOLD ON SAW
DURING OPERATION
1. Wear non-slip glovesfor maximum gripand protection.
Using the proper grip, hold onto the saw firmly with
both hands when the engine is running.
2. Always hold the saw with your left hand on the front
handlebar, and your right hand on the throttle control
handle. The grip maintained on the handlebar with
your left hand is of utmost importance. The only grip
with which you can maintain control of the saw in the
event it should jerk or kick back toward you is the one
(illustrated) where you wrap you fingers around the
handlebar, keeping the handlebar diameter in the web-
bing between your index finger and thumb.
3. Your
right
hand wraps naturally around the throttle
control handle in the correct manner described in
Step
2.
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