HOMELITE EL18B
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 tool firmly across top of two cutters. Make sure depth gauge enters slot in depth gauge tool (see Fig- ure 22).
2.Use medium flat file. File depth gauge level with depth gauge tool.
3.Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file, round off front corner of cutter depth gauge (see Figure 23).
Depth Gauge
Flat File
Depth
Gauge
Tool
Depth
Gauge
Slot
Figure 22 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain
Front Corner
Figure 23 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge
After several hand filings, have authorized service center or sharpening service ma- chine sharpen chain. This will insure even filing.
Replacing Saw Chain
Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use Dual Raker
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 children’s reach
•in a dry place
•in a carrying case or with scabbard over guide bar
•with oil cap tight and saw upside down to prevent excess oil seepage
REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: Use only replace- ment parts described in this manual. Use of other parts could damage saw or injure operator.
Purchase these parts from your local dealer.
Part Number | Description |
Guide bar, | |
| 400 mm (16") |
Saw Chain | |
| (Type |
075752 | Drive sprocket |
14 | 101473 |