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Cleaning the inside of the sprocket guard
CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain,
always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the
spark plug
(see „Replacing the spark plug“)
. Always wear
protective gloves!
CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled
it completely and inspected.
Remove the sprocket guard (
1
) (see PUTTING INTO OPERA-
TION) and clean out the interior with a brush.
Remove the chain (
2
) and guide bar (3).
NOTE
:
Make sure there are no residues or foreign matter remaining in
the oil guide groove (4) or on the chain tensioner (
5
).
To install the guide bar, saw chain, and sprocket guard, see
PUTTING INTO OPERATION.
NOTE:
The chain brake is a very important safety device and like
any other component subject to normal wear and tear.
Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your
own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service center
.
SERVICE
Cleaning the guide bar
CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn.
Regularly inspect the bearing surfaces of the guide bar (7) for
damage, and clean them with a suitable tool.
Keep the two oiling holes (
6
) and the entire guide bar clean and
free of foreign matter!
3
2
4
5
1
6
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