Use and Care Manual
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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 regulary, replace in good time 30-31
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 23, 32
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 36-37
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 30-31
Check chain tension 23
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 26
Chain brake Functional check 23
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever Functional check 27
Fuel/oil tank
cap Check for tightness and lekages
Every day Air lter Clean at loss of power 34
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 32
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 26, 32
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 29
Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 20
Air lter compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 38
Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 38
Cylinder ns Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 38
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 35
Mufer Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 20, 35
Spark arrester screen Clean or replace if necessary 38
Chain guide Check 20
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are rmly secured.
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 38
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 32
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty
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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 instruction manual. All such work must
be carried out by a MAKITA service center.