Homelite MIGHTYLITE UT08981 - Manual (Page 13)

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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, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
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.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN
See Figures 10 - 11.
For proper performance and long life, keep the air filter
screen clean.

Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke
dial cover.
 Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.
 Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer, wavy washer,
and hex nut.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
heX
Nut
fiLter
screeN
fiLter
screeN
brush
wavy
washer
fLat
washer
chOke diaL
cOver