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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 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 (list enclosed).
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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 27-28
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 21, 30
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 33
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 27-28
Check chain tension 21
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 24
Chain brake Functional check 25
OFF switch,
Throttle stopper,
Throttle lever Functional check 25
Fuel/oil tank
cap Check for tightness and lekages 23
Every day Air filter Clean (more often if necessary) 31
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 30
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 24, 29
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 26
Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air flow. 17, 34
Cylinder area Clean to maintain good cooling air flow. 34
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 32
Muffler Check tightness of mounting, clean spark arrester screen 32, 34
Chain guide Check 20
Every 3 months Fuel filter Replace 30
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 qualified service center immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 30
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty