Chainsaw User Manual

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Instructions for daily and 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!
Perform the following servicing work daily after use. Make a habit of it, it does not require much time and your saw will always function
properly.
Possibly hidden faults can be detected in this manner before causing expensive and annoying interruptions of your work. In case
you should detect a fault in the safety equipment when performing daily servicing, the saw must not be used before elimination of
the fault.
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.
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a special
workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.
We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA service center for all work not described in this instruction manual. 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.
Please contact your nearest service center. Should you however not have an adress for a MAKITA service center then please contact
the MAKITA general trading company (see last page) who will gladly provide you with the adress of your nearest MAKITA service
center.
General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 26-27
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, 28
Starter cable Check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Spark arrester screen Inspect for damage, clean if clogged 30
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 26-27
Check chain tension 20
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 23
Chain brake Functional check 25
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever Functional check 24
Fuel/oil tank plug Check for tightness
Every day Air filter Clean 29
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 28
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 28
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 25-26
Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling 16
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 30
Muffler Check tightness of mounting 30
Chain catch Check 16
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 29
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 qualified service center immediately
Chain, guide bar Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 28
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty
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