maintenance
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Homelite 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.
Run
Position
Fig. 34
combination |
wrench |
bar mounting nuts
Fig. 35
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a suf- ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
REPLACING THE guide BAR AND CHAIN
See Figures 34 - 43.
DANGER:
Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all the safety instructions in this section.
nAlways place the switch in the stop “ O ” position before you work on the saw.
nMake sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the run position.
clutch
cover
guide bar
plate
bar mounting
nuts
Fig. 36
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, always use the specified bar and chain listed in the Bar and Chain Combinations section later in this manual.
nWear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These components are sharp and may contain burrs.
nRemove the bar mounting nuts using the combination wrench provided.
nRemove the clutch cover and the outer guide bar plate.
nRemove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.
nRemove the old chain from the bar.
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