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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 performed regularly. Warranty 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 tool must not perform
maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All such work must be carried out by our autho-
rized service center.
Check item / Operating time
Before
operation
Everyday
Every week
Every 3
month
Annually
Before
storage
Whole tool
Inspection.
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Cleaning.
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Check at
authorized
service center.
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Saw chain
Inspection.
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Sharpening if
necessary.
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Guide bar
Inspection.
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Remove from
the tool.
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Chain
lubrication
Check the oil
feed rate.
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Switch trigger
Inspection.
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Lock-off lever
Inspection.
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Oil tank cap
Check
tightness.
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Screws and
nuts
Inspection.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
Malfunction status
Cause
Action
The tool does not start.
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Install a charged battery cartridge.
Battery problem (low voltage).
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace the battery cartridge.
The motor stops running after a little use.
Battery's charge level is low.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace the battery cartridge.
No oil on the chain.
Oil tank is empty.
Fill the oil tank.
Oil guide groove is dirty.
Clean the groove.
The tool does not reach maximum RPM.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Install the battery cartridge as described in
this manual.
Battery power is dropping.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace the battery cartridge.
The drive system does not work correctly.
Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
Stop the tool immediately!
Loose guide bar or saw chain.
Adjust the guide bar and saw chain tension.
Tool malfunction.
Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
The saw chain cannot be installed.
The combination of saw chain and
sprocket is not correct.
Use the correct combination of saw chain
and sprocket by referring to the section for
specifications.
