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 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!
The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the operator’s manual. All such work must
be carried out by a MAKITA service center.
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualied technical training and a special work-
shop 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.
General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualied service center immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 29-30
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, 31
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 35
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 29-30
Check chain tension 22
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 25
Chain brake Functional check 27
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever Functional check 26
Fuel/oil tank
cap Check for tightness
and lekages
Every day Air lter Clean (several times daily if necessary) 33
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 31
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 25, 31
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 28
Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 18, 36
Cylinder area Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 36
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 34
Mufer Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 34
Spark arrester screen Clean or replace if necessary 36
Chain guide Check 21
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are rmly secured.
Every 3 months Fuel lter Replace 36
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 qualied service center immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 31
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty
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