Storage, Repair Service | Homelite EL16, EL12 guide

HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16

ELECTRIC CHAINSAW

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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Filing Cutter Depth Gauges

The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced as cutters are sharpened. After every second or third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges.

1.Place depth gauge filing tool ﬁrmly across top of two cutters. Make sure depth gauges enters slot in depth gauge filing tool (see Figure 21).

2.Use medium ﬂat ﬁle. File depth gauges level with depth gauge filing tool.

3.Remove depth gauge filing tool. With ﬂat ﬁle, round off front corner of cutter depth gauges (see Figure 22).

Depth

Gauges

Flat File

Depth Gauge

Filing Tool

Depth

Gauge

Slot

Figure 21 - Depth Gauge Filing Tool On

Chain	Front Corner

Figure 22 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauges

After several hand ﬁlings, have authorized service center or sharpening service ma- chine sharpen chain. This will insure even ﬁling.

STORAGE

If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below.

1.Drain oil tank.

2.Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum based solvent or mild soap and water mixture.

3.Dry guide bar and chain.

4.Place chain in container ﬁlled with oil. This will prevent rust.

5.Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide bar.

6.Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this with soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.

7.Store chain saw

•in a high or locked place, out of chil- dren 's reach

•in a dry place

•in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar

REPAIR SERVICE

Note: Only use original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

Warranty Service

If saw requires warranty service, return it to nearest authorized service center. You must show proof of purchase. If faulty materials or workmanship caused damage, we will repair or replace saw without charge.

Non-Warranty Service

If saw requires service, return it to nearest authorized service center. Repairs will be billed to you at regular repair list prices. Note: Normal wear, misuse, abuse, neglect, or accidental damage is not covered under warranty.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

WARNING: Use only replace- ment parts and accessories de- scribed in this manual. Use of other parts or accessories could damage saw or injure operator.

Purchase these parts and accessories from your local dealer.

EL-12

Part Number	Description
NE-12001-G7	Guide Bar, 12"
H1-N7245-AH	Saw Chain, 12"
	(Type 35-MD50-45)

EL-16

Part Number	Description
NE-16001-G7	Guide Bar, 16"
H1-N7255-AH	Saw Chain, 16"
	(Type 35-MD50-55)

Replacing Saw Chain

Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use Dual Raker low-kickback chain noted in this manual. Note: For proper chain, see Replacement Parts and Accessories.

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