


He had a much different opinion of that saw when I picked it up. Did the work, tuned up the saw a bit (new plug, carb adjustments), and then tried it out for a few cuts behind his shop. I said, without a second of hesitation, yup. "Are you sure you wanted to put money into that old saw?". Has slight differences from yours.Ī local guy that does mower/chainsaw repairs here asked the same thing when I needed a new chain (and I got a new bar as well) a couple years ago. My XL-12 with it's pretty new Oregon bar and chain would make yours look new. XL supposedly meant eXtra Light, and the 12 was the weight of the saw head. Your "heavy" saw comment I found kinda entertaining, since back in the 60's the XL-12 was marketed as "the lightest direct-drive chainsaw". In 1971 or 72 the XL-12 changed to red from blue.ģ. If the serial number has 7 digits, then it's a '63 up to maybe a '66. Without a serial # I can't say for sure, but based on the pics of your saw, type of muffler, style of handle, it looks like late 60's perhaps up to 1970 or 71.

So it looks like that saw could be a regular XL-12. To my knowledge, all Super XL's had come with an auto oiler. The pics you attached look like it has a manual oiler for the bar. (I'd also like to see a "newer" plastic saw survive falling out of my tractor bucked several times.hey, it happens)Ģ. See if those "New" saws they have now will be alive, running and be able to get parts for in 50 yrs. Don't listen to the "a newer saw" is the way to go folks here. International Airmail Shipping Available for extra Fees.1. THE MAIN TOPICS ARE: DESIGN FEATURES CODE SPARK PLUG CARBURETOR MAGNETO LUBRICATION CARBON UNDER REPAIRS: SERVICE TOOLS CONNECTING ROD PISTON AND RINGS CRANKSHAFT & BEARINGS CRANKCASE FLAT REED VALVE PYRAMID REED VALVE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION GEAR DRIVE EARLY & LATE REWIND STARTER TORQUE SPECS FEEL FREE TO CALL RANDY OR KRISTAL DUNCAN AT 93. MANUALS HAVE COLOR FRONT AND BACK COVERS THE INFORMATION IS IN BLACK AND WHITE This is not a parts list or parts manual, this item includes the information to service and maintain your chainsaw. THIS MANUAL HAS EXPLODED VIEWS OF THE CHAINSAW AND HOW EVERYTHING WORKS INSIDE AND OUT.

COVERING THE MODELS XL-12, XL-15, SUPER XL12 XLAO, SUPER XL, SUPER XLAO, XLAO-G, SUPER XL-15 XL-400 AUTOMATIC, XL-500 AUTOMATIC ONLY! THIS IS THE SAME MANUAL THAT I HAVE USED FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS REPAIRING THESE CHAINSAWS IN OUR SHOP. REPRINT OF THE ORIGINAL HOMELITE, Sears chainsaw SERVICE MANUAL. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.ĪNY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL RANDY OR KRISTAL DUNCAN AT 93. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.
