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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!
Users of the Power Cut must not perform any maintenance work not described in this 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 cutoff saws and their safety-related components requires quali
Þ
ed technical training and a
workshop 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
Entire Power Cut
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a quali
Þ
ed service centre immediately
Cutting disc
Inspect regularly for damage and wear.
6
Clutch
Have inspected at a service center.
Protection
hood
Clean
19
Before each start
Cutting disc
Inspect for damage and make sure the cutting wheel is
6
right for the job
Protective hood
Adjust position
16
Combination switch,
Functional check
Safety locking button,
Functional check
Throttle lever
Functional check
16
Tank cap
Check for tightness
Every day
Idle speed
Check (cutting disc must not turn on idle)
17
Every week
Starter housing
Clean to ensure proper air cooling
12
Starter cable
Check for damage
21
V-belt
Inspect for damage and wear
18
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
20
Muf
ß
er
Check tightness of mounting
12
Screws and nuts
Check their condition and that they are
Þ
rmly secured.
Monthly
Air
Þ
lter insert
Check the air
Þ
lter insert, clean as needed,
replace after 500 operating hours
19
Every 3 months
Suction
head
Replace
20
Fuel
tank
Clean
Annually
Entire Power Cut
Check at an authorized service centre
Storage
Entire Power Cut
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a quali
Þ
ed service centre immediately
Cutting disc
Remove and clean
13
Fuel tank
Empty and clean
Carburetor
Run
empty
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