Maintenance – Homelite UT10516/16 IN. 33CC User Manual

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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.

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  - .

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.

Always place the switch in the

STOP “ O ” position before

you work on the saw.

Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain
brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the
run position.

MAINTENANCE

Fig. 34

Fig. 35

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.

Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These
components are sharp and may contain burrs.

Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination
wrench provided.

Remove the clutch cover and the outer guide bar plate.

Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.

Remove the old chain from the bar.

Bar mounting nutS

ComBination

wrenCh

ClutCh

Cover

guide Bar

plate

Bar mounting

nutS

run

poSition

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