HOMELITE EL18B
ELECTRIC CHAINSAW
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: Below are instructions for servicing your chain saw. Any servicing not mentioned below should be done by an authorized service person.
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before ser- vicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.
CLEANING SAW BODY
WARNING: When cleaning saw body,
•do not submerge saw in any liquids
•do not use products that con- tain ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives
•do not use chlorinated clean- ing solvents, carbon tetrachlo- ride, kerosene, or gasoline
Keep saw body clean. Use a soft cloth damp- ened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe saw body to clean.
CARE OF GUIDE BAR
Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure 18). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.
Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged guide bar will damage chain. It will also make cutting harder.
Guide Bar
Groove
| Guide Bar |
Normal Guide | Guide Bar With |
Bar | Uneven Wear |
Figure 18 - Guide Bar Cross Section
Showing Uneven Bar Wear
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1.Remove guide bar from chain saw.
2.Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire.
3.Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4.Remove burrs from sides of guide bar.
Flat File | Burr |
Cleaning Groove With
Putty Knife
Oil Slot
Guide
Bar
Figure 19 - Guide Bar Maintenance
Use flat file to make side edges square.
Replace guide bar when
•bar is bent or cracked
•inside groove of bar is badly worn
Note: When replacing guide bar, see Re- placement Parts, page 14 for proper bar.
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