Official Homelite electric chainsaw parts

How to lubricate your Homelite electric chainsaw

A chainsaw is a powerful yard tool that can quickly take care of fallen or overgrown tree limbs, but without the right care, it can turn into a dangerous threat to your personal safety. Make sure that you keep the chain oil reservoir filled at all times. Check chain oil level before each use. Clean the guide bar after using the chainsaw so that saw dust doesn't clog the guide bar groove and interfere with chain lubrication. Check the chain for proper lubrication before each use. To check that the oiler is working properly, put newspaper under the chainsaw then lift the chainsaw slightly and pull the trigger to bring the chainsaw to full speed. Oil should splatter onto the paper. If not, clean out the oil ports in the bar as directed in your owner's manual.

Frequently-replaced parts in Homelite electric chainsaws

• Oil pump cylinder. The chainsaw oil pump cylinder helps deliver oil to the oil pick-up hose.
• Hand guard. The chainsaw hand guard protects your hand from the bar and chain and engages the chain brake if the hand guard moves forward.
• Electric motor assembly. The chainsaw electric motor assembly rotates to spin the gear that operates the cutting chain.
• Check valve. The chainsaw check valve prevents debris from entering the oiler line and allows oil to flow to the chain when you press the oiler bulb.