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Instructions for periodic maintenance
To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per-
formed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the
prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents!
The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All such work must
be carried out by a MAKITA service centre.
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require quali
Þ
ed technical training and a special work-
shop equipped with special tools and testing devices.
We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA service centre for all work not described in this instruction manual.
The MAKITA service centres have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-effective
solutions and advise you in all matters.
To
Þ
nd your local distributor, please visit www.makita-outdoor.com
General
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a quali
Þ
ed service centre immediately
Saw chain
Sharpen regulary, replace in good time
20-21
Chain brake
Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre
Guide bar
Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces
Replace in good time
12, 23
Starter cable
Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
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Before each start
Saw chain
Inspect for damage and sharpness
20-21
Check chain tension
12
Guide bar
Check for damage
Chain lubrication
Functional check
15
Chain brake
Functional check
16
OFF switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check
16
Fuel/oil
tank
cap
Check
for
tightness
Every day
Air
Þ
lter and
Þ
lter hood
Clean
24
Guide bar
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore
23
Guide bar support
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove
15, 22
Idle speed
Check (chain must not run)
17
Every week
Fan housing
Clean to maintain good cooling air
ß
ow.
9
Cylinder area
Clean to maintain good cooling air
ß
ow.
27
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
25
Muf
ß
er
Check tightness of mounting, Clean spark arrester screen
9, 27
Chain
guide
Check
11
Screws and nuts
Check their condition and that they are
Þ
rmly secured.
Every 3 months
Suction
head
Replace
23
Fuel, oil tanks
Clean
Annually
Chain saw
Check at an authorized service centre
Storage
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a quali
Þ
ed service centre immediately
Guide bar/chain
Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar
23
Fuel, oil tanks
Empty and clean
Carburetor
Run
empty
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