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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. 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 center.
General
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Saw chain
Sharpen regulary, replace in good time
28-29
Chain brake
Have inspected regularly at an authorized service center
Guide bar
Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces
Replace in good time
21, 30
Starter cable
Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
34
Before each start
Saw chain
Inspect for damage and sharpness
28-29
Check chain tension
21
Guide bar
Check for damage
Chain lubrication
Functional check
24
Chain brake
Functional check
26
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check
25
Fuel/oil tank
cap
Check for tightness
Every day
Air filter
Clean (several times daily if necessary)
32
Guide bar
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore
30
Guide bar support
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove
24, 30
Idle speed
Check (chain must not run)
27
Every week
Fan housing
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
17, 35
Cylinder area
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
35
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
33
Muffler
Check tightness of mounting, Check screws
33
Spark arrester screen
Clean
35
Chain guide
Check
20
Every 3 months
Fuel filter
Replace
35
Fuel, oil tanks
Clean
Annually
Chain saw
Check at an authorized service center
Storage
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Guide bar/chain
Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar
30
Fuel, oil tanks
Empty and clean
Carburetor
Run empty
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Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a special
workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.
Any work not described in this Manual may be performed only by a MAKITA service center.
The MAKITA service centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-
effective solutions and advise you in all matters.
Repair attempts by third parties or unauthorized persons will void all warranty claims.
Please contact your nearest service center (list enclosed).
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