Instruction manual

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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 qualifi ed technical training and a special work-
shop 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 fi nd your local distributor, please visit www.makita-outdoor.com
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 instruction manual. All such work must
be carried out by a MAKITA service centre.
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General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualifi ed service centre immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 17-18
Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre
Guide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces
Replace in good time 11
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 17
Check chain tension 11
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 15
Chain brake Functional check 15
OFF switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever Functional check 14
Fuel/oil tank
cap Check for tightness
Every day Air fi lter, prefi lter Clean 20
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 13
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 13, 19
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 15
Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling 9, 21
Starter cable Check for damage 21
Carburetor interior Clean (remove fi lter cover for access) 20
Chain brake Clean the brake band (sawdust, oil) 19
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary
20
Muffl er Check tightness of mounting 9
Chain guide Check 9
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are fi rmly secured.
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 19
Fuel, oil tanks Clean
Annually Chain saw Check at an authorized service centre
Storage Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualifi ed service centre immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 18
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty