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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.
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General
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, have
repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Saw chain
Sharpen regularly, replace in good time
31
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
20, 22, 25
Starter cable
Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
37
Before each start
Saw chain
Inspect for damage and sharpness
31
Check chain tension
20, 22, 25
Guide bar
Check for damage
Chain lubrication
Functional check
28
Chain brake
Functional check
30
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check
29
Fuel/oil tank cap
Check for tightness and lekages
Every day
Air filter
Clean (several times daily if necessary)
35
Guide bar
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore
33
Guide bar support
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove
28, 33
Idle speed
Check (chain must not run)
30
Every week
Fan housing
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
16
Air filter compartment
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
38
Fan compartment
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
38
Cylinder fins
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
38
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
36
Muffler
Check tightness of mounting, Check screws
16, 36
Chain guide
Check
Screws and nuts
Check their condition and that they are firmly secured.
Spark arrester screen
Clean and replace if necessary
38
Every 3 months
Fuel filter
Replace
38
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
33
Fuel, oil tanks
Empty and clean
Carburetor
Run empty