When did Textron sell Homelite?
By the mid-1960s, Homelite had been firmly established as one of the largest manufacturers of chainsaws in the world, with models ranging from small brush cutters, to the most advanced professional logging saws.
What size chain does a Homelite?
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What company owns Homelite?
Techtronic Industries
Homelite Corporation/Parent organizations
Where is the model number on a Homelite chainsaw?
Homelite model numbers are found on the data plate or data label on the machine. This is usually located on the back or bottom of the unit.
Are Ryobi and Homelite chainsaws the same?
Yes Ryobi and Homelite are both currently owned and manufactured by the same company – TTI (TechTronics Industries) if the part number your machine uses is the same, the part is the same.
Does Homelite still make a chainsaw?
Homelite has a chainsaw to fit your needs – big and small. The quick starting electric chainsaws are great for general jobs around the home and the gas-powered models are ready to handle larger jobs – wherever they may be.
When was the Homelite XL 12 made?
| MANUFACTURED BY: | HOMELITE-TEXTRON |
|---|---|
| SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER: | XL-12 series |
| YEAR INTRODUCED: | 1964 |
| YEAR DISCONTINUED: | 1988 |
| ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: | 3.3 cu. in. (54.2ccm) |
How to replace the filter on a Homelite chainsaw?
To replace the filter you can place it in a plastic bag with a little oil and rub the oil into the filter. Then remove the filter and squeeze it in a paper towel to remove the excess oil. This is a genuine OEM replacement part, it is sold individually.
Where to find model number on Homelite blower?
Homelite model numbers are found on the data plate or data label on the machine. This is usually located on the back or bottom of the unit. If you need to find the manufacturing code (sometimes shortened to the “mfg. code”), it will be on the same label.
What does the air purge bulb on a Homelite blower do?
The purpose of the Air Purge Bulb is to purge all of the air from the carburetor. It then brings fuel up through the fuel line in the tank into the carburetor. Once the carburetor is full of fuel the Bulb will force the excess fuel back into the tank through the fuel return line.