Homelite UT08947 General Maintenance, Lubrication, Replacing and Cleaning the AIR Filter

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figure 14.

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.

Loosen the knob on the air filter cover.

Remove the cover.

Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely.

Work two drops of oil into the air filter.

Reinstall the air filter into the air filter base.

Reinstall the cover.

Tighten knob to secure.

NOTE: For best performance, the air filter should be replaced annually.

BASE

KNOB

AIR FILTER

AIR FILTER

COVER

Fig. 14

 

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