First direct drive model produced by Homelite. Described by manufacturer as integral crankcase-drivecase includes pistol grip and oil reservoir. Vertical chrome plated aluminum cylinder, Tillotson HL series carburetor. Phelon or Wico magneto. Starter of Homelite design with ball drive.
All housings die cast magnesium.
As with all previous Homelite models it had a skinner air filter. Reed valve intake and loop scavenged engine. First models seen in B.C. had a Brown 5-CS series carburetor but these were dropped in favor of the HL1A Tillotson. The Brown did not perform well.