Homelite UT34010 manual SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard MAINTE- Nance, Mounting SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw.

WARNING:

Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE-T- TIP® anti-kickback device already installed, you need to check the tightness of the mounting screw before each use.

SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD MAINTE- NANCE

See Figures 42 and 43.

Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as instructed below. These are specially hardened screws. If the screw cannot be installed tightly, replace both the screw and the SAFE-T-TIP® before further operation. Do not replace with an ordinary screw.

In addition to preventing chain contact with solid objects at the nose of the bar, the SAFE-T-TIP® also helps keep the chain away from abrasive surfaces such as the ground. Keep it on the right hand side of the bar, where it will be between the chain and the ground during flush with ground cutting.

The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. wrench (or adjustable wrench) to achieve the recommended tightness of 35 to 45 in. lb. (4-5 Nm). A tightness within this range can be achieved by the following method.

1.Tighten the screw with your finger.

2.From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.

MOUNTING SCREW

LOCKING RIVET

SAFE-T-TIP

Fig. 42

TIGHTEN 3/4

OF A TURN

Fig. 43

WARNING:

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

MOUNTING SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD

See Figuress 42 and 43.

1Mount the SAFE-T-TIP® on the bar nose.

NOTE: The tab fits in the recessed hole in the bar.

2.Tighten the screw with your finger.

3.From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.

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. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

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