Use and Care Manual
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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 qualied service center immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regularly, replace in good time 34-35
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
22, 36
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 40
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 34-35
Check chain tension 22, 26
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 30
Chain brake Functional check 32
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check 31
Fuel/oil tank cap Check for tightness
Every day Air lter Clean (several times daily if necessary) 38
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 36
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 30, 36
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 33
Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 18
Air lter compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 41
Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 41
Cylinder ns Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 41
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 39
Muer Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 18, 39
Chain catcher Check 18
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are rmly secured.
Spark arrester screen Clean 41
Every 3 months Fuel lter Replace 41
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 qualied service center immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 36
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty