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31 CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig. 32 SPRINGPOLE Fig. 33 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure the on/stop switch is in the STOP “ ” position and the chain has stopped before performing any maintenance on the saw. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injuries. WARNING: Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts away from the muffler. Serious burns may occur if contact is made with the muffler. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Aways wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. 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 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 sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. RUN POSITION Fig. 34 BAR MOUNTING NUTS COMBINATION WRENCH Fig. 35 BAR MOUNTING NUTS SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 34 - 43. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch 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. n Always place the switch in the STOP “” position before you work on the saw. n Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the run position. 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. n Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These components are sharp and may contain burrs. n Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination wrench provided. n Remove the clutch cover. n Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. n Remove the old chain from the bar. n Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. n Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown. n Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. n Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar. n Replace the clutch cover ensuring that the adjusting pin in the clutch cover is in the bar chain tensioning pin hole and that both bar studs are securely in their respective holes in the clutch cover. NOTE: The adjusting pin may need to be slightly repositioned with the chain tensioning screw MAINTENANCE CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 37 BAR GROOVE CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 38 so that it is aligned with the position of the bar chain tensioning pin hole. n Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts. n Finger-tighten the bar mounting nuts. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. n Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove. n Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. n Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar mounting nuts securely. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. Ensure that the chain brake is not set. NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the bar nuts slightly and turn the tension adjuster 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the bar nuts securely. Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding. MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW Fig. 40 GUIDE BAR CLUTCH COVER ADJUSTING PIN Fig. 41 BAR MOUNTING NUTS CHAIN TENSIONING PIN HOLE CLUTCH COVER SPROCKET BAR MOUNTING NUTS Fig. 42 Fig. 39 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 44 - 46. WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the engine is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. n Stop the engine before setting ...

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