maintenance
WARNING: | Run Position | |
When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement | ||
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parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or |
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cause product damage. |
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WARNING: |
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Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side |
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shields during power tool operation or when blowing | Fig. 34 | |
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. | ||
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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.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient 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 “ ” 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.
| COMBINATION |
| WRENCH |
bar mounting nuts | |
combination |
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wrench storage | Fig. 35 |
guide bar
clutch | bar mounting nuts |
cover |
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. The combination wrench is stored underneath the chain saw and can be released by press- ing downward on the shaft of the tool.
NOTE: To replace combination wrench in the storage area, slide the smaller round end of the tool into the storage area and lift upward on the shaft until tool snaps into place.
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