Makita Chain Saw - Manual (Page 7)

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Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance
To ensure a long servicelife and to prevent any damage the maintenance work described in the following must be performed
regularly. The product guarantee will be automatically invalidated if this maintenance is not carried out regularly and according to
the instructions.
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.
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 24-25
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
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Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 24
Check chain tension 19
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 23
Chain brake Functional check 20
OFF switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check 22
Fuel/oil tank
plug
Check for tightness
Every day Air filter Clean 27
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 22
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 22, 26
Idle speed Check that a sufficient difference is existing between
idlind speed and engaging speed, to ensure that the chain
is in standstill while the engine is idling.
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Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling
Carburetor interior Clean (remove filter cover for access) 27
Chain brake Clean the brake band (sawdust, oil) 26
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 27
Muffler Check tightness of mounting, clean spark arrester screen 26
Chain guide Check 25
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 26
Fuel, oil tanks Clean
Storage Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove
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Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty
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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 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 the general agent or importer indicated on the back cover of this Instruction Manual, who will gladly provide you with
the address of your nearest MAKITA service center.