HOMELITE XL chain saw specifications - Owners manual - Part 24904

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HOMELITE® XL 2-cycle chain saw owners manual covering engine, ignition, and operating specifications. Includes detailed technical data such as displacement, bore and stroke, idle and cutting speeds, ignition timing and gap measurements, and chain/fuel system capacities with automatic oiling via piston pump and cleanable filter. Provides safety instructions for starting, handling, fueling, transport, and fire precautions, plus guidance for preparing a new saw with guide bar and chain assembly steps.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Specifications

Engine

Ignition

Chain Oil System

Carburetion and Fuel

For Your Safety

Warranty

Preparing Your New Saw

Guide Bar and Chain Assembly

ENGINE Type:2-cycle,loop-scavenged with Power Boost"combustion chamber.Dry Weight:7 Ib.2 oz.(3.24kg)Displacement:1.6 cu.in.(26.2 cc)Bore and Stroke:1-5/16”×1-3/16”(33,34 mmx30,16 mm)Cutting Speed:5,000-10,000 rpmIdle Speed:2900-3200 rpm Bearings:Crankshaft,needle;connecting rod,aluminumand needle. Connecting Rod:One piece,hardened steel.Starter:Rewind,nylon rope,one piece pulley.Clutch:One piece centrifugal automatic.Muffler:Softone'"diffuser type.Throttle Control:Top Handle Single Trigger. # IGNITION Magneto:Conventional Breaker Point Magneto System. Ignition Timing:23°BTDC OWNERS MANUAL PRINTED IN U.S.A. PART NO.24904 $100 # HOMEL/TEXL CHAIN SAW SPECIFICATIONS Breaker Point Gap:.015”(0.38 mm)Coil-to-Rotor Gap:.008”-.012" (0.20 mm-0.30 mm)Spark Plug:Champion DJ-7JSpark Plug Gap:.025”(0.64 mm) # CHAIN Oy.SYSTEM Chain Oil Capacity:6.1 U.S.fl.oz.(180 cc) Chain Oil System:Automatic positive displacement,piston pump.Pressurized tank.Chain Oil Filter:Cleanable,screen in tank. # CARBURETION AND FUEL Air Filter:Polyurethane sponge(replace when dirty). Carburetor Type:HDC-15 w/fuel pump. Intake Valving:Stainless steel reed valve into crankcase. Fuel Tank Capacity:8.45 U.S.fl.oz.(250 cc) Fuel Filter:Flexible pick-up,replaceable filter Continuous Operating Time per Filling:Upto 15 minutes. TW—Trademark of Homelite,a Division of Textron inc. # FOR YOUR SAFETY ■During starting,hold saw down firmly on the groundwith one hand on the throttle handle,(see page 5)and steady the saw by placing your foot or knee overthe left rear area of the engine. ■Always keep both hands on the saw when it is running ■Be sure to use the proper grip on the handle bar(seepage 5)and maintain your balance and control of thesaw. ■Never let the chain contact any obstacle other than thework at hand.Never let it contact other limbs or touchthe ground. ■Helpers and bystanders must be kept a safe distancefrom the operator and-the cutting chain. ■Keep clear of a moving chain.Do not touch it.Shut en-gine off before making any saw repairs or adjustments. ■After completing a cut don't move away until chainstops.Shut off the engine before carrying the sawbetween cuts.Put a scabbard over the blade whentransporting the saw. ■Select a path of safe retreat before making a felling cut. ■ Beware of falling limbs.Wear a"hard hat"in thewoods and during felling of large trees. ■Use a plastic or wooden wedge to control the fall of atree or prevent binding during bucking.Do not usehard metal wedges. ■If there is anything wrong with the saw,get it fixedbefore further use.Keep the chain sharp and properly The HOMELITE®XL chain saw,despite its flightness andcompactness,has a powerful 2-cycle type engineequipped with a diffuser type exhaust muffler to dampenthe engine noise,an automatic chain oiler,and a cen-trifugal type automatic clutch. It will pay you to familiarize yourself with the saw and afew simple operating and maintenance principles.Maxi-mum performance and life of this saw depend on yourusing it correctly right from the start.This manual tellsyou how to do this,and also how to maintain your saw. # WARRANTY The unit is warranted for the period and under the con-ditions stated on the warranty/registration card pack-aged with the unit.Please fill out the registration portionand mail it. PORT CHESTER,NEW YORK,U.S.A.10573 tensioned.A dull,misfiled or loose chain will chatterand buck,and can cause saw to kick back. ■Keep fuel in clearly labeled safety type cans.Fuel yoursaw over ground that presents no hazard of fire.Moveat least 10 feet away from fueling spot before start-ing up the saw. ■Avoid spillage of fuel,and wipe saw down if fuel isspilled on it.Do not bring fuel where there is fire ofany kind. ■Keep the saw clean and free of leaves,sawdust,pitchand oil.Keep the handles free of oil and grease. ■In areas of extreme fire hazard and where required bylaw,this saw must be equipped with a spark ar

FAQs

What are the key engine and ignition specifications for the HOMELITE XL?

The manual lists a 2-cycle loop-scavenged engine with specified displacement, bore/stroke, cutting and idle speeds. It also provides ignition timing (23° BTDC) and breaker point/coil-to-rotor gap values, along with spark plug type and gap.

How does the chain oil system work and what is its capacity?

It uses an automatic positive displacement piston pump with a pressurized tank. The chain oil capacity is stated as 6.1 U.S. fl. oz. (180 cc), with a cleanable screen filter in the tank.

What safety steps must be followed when starting and operating the saw?

During starting, hold the saw firmly on the ground with one hand on the throttle handle and steady it with a foot or knee. Keep both hands on the saw while running, maintain balance and control, prevent chain contact with anything except the work, keep bystanders at a safe distance, and shut the engine off before repairs or adjustments.

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