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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
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!
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.
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
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 19-20
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 12
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 19-20
Check chain tension 12
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 15
Chain brake Functional check 17
OFF switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever Functional check 16
Fuel/oil tank
plug Check for tightness
Every day Air fi lter Clean 22
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 15
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 15, 21
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 17-18
Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling 23
Cylinder space Clean 24
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 23
Muffl er Check tightness of mounting 24
Chain catch sleeve Check for damage, replace if necessary. 21
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are fi rmly secured.
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 22
Fuel, oil tanks Clean
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 21
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty
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