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ELECTRIC CHAINSAW
HOMELITE EL12 AND EL16
If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow
steps below.
1.
Drain oil tank.
2.
Remove and clean guide bar and chain.
Clean guide bar and chain by soaking
in petroleum based solvent or mild soap
and water mixture.
3.
Dry guide bar and chain.
4.
Place chain in container filled with oil.
This will prevent rust.
5.
Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface
of guide bar.
6.
Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this
with soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture.
7.
Store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of
children’s reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar
STORAGE
Flat File
Figure 21 - Depth Gauge Filing Tool On
Chain
After several hand filings, have authorized
service center or sharpening service ma-
chine sharpen chain. This will insure even
filing.
Replacing Saw Chain
Replace chain when cutters are too worn to
sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use
Dual Raker low-kickback chain noted in
this manual.
Note:
For proper chain, see
Replacement Parts and Accessories
.
Front Corner
Figure 22 - Round Off Front Corner Of
Depth Gauges
Depth Gauges
Depth Gauge
Slot
Depth Gauge
Filing Tool
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Continued
Filing Cutter Depth Gauges
The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced
as cutters are sharpened. After every second
or third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges.
1.
Place depth gauge filing tool firmly
across top of two cutters. Make sure
depth gauges enters slot in depth gauge
filing tool (see Figure 21).
2.
Use medium flat file. File depth gauges
level with depth gauge filing tool.
3.
Remove depth gauge filing tool. With
flat file, round off front corner of cutter
depth gauges (see Figure 22).
REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these parts and accessories from
your local dealer.
EL-12
Part Number
Description
NE-12001-G7
Guide Bar, 12"
H1-N7245-AH
Saw Chain, 12"
(Type 35-MD50-45)
EL-16
Part Number
Description
NE-16001-G7
Guide Bar, 16"
H1-N7255-AH
Saw Chain, 16"
(Type 35-MD50-55)
Note:
Only use original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
Warranty Service
If saw requires warranty service, return it to
nearest authorized service center. You must
show proof of purchase. If faulty materials
or workmanship caused damage, we will
repair or replace saw without charge.
Non-Warranty Service
If saw requires service, return it to nearest
authorized service center. Repairs will be
billed to you at regular repair list prices.
Note:
Normal wear, misuse, abuse, neglect,
or accidental damage is not covered under
warranty.
REPAIR
SERVICE
WARNING: Use only replace-
ment parts and accessories de-
scribed in this manual. Use of
other parts or accessories could
damage saw or injure operator.
