Instructions for periodic maintenance
To guarantee a long life and to prevent damages the maintenance works described in the following must be regularly performed. The product guarantee will automatically invalidate if these works are not carried out regularly and according to the instructions.
The user of the electric chain saw is not allowed to perform maintenance works which are not described in the instruction manual. All other works must be carried out by a MAKITA service center.
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General work | Electric chain saw | Regularly clean the outside. |
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| Plastic case | Check for cracks and ruptures. In case of damage have it |
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| immediately repaired at a service center. |
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| Saw chain | Resharpen regularly. |
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| Replace in time. |
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| Guide bar | Turn over after a certain period of time so that the bearing |
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| surfaces are uniformly worn. |
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| Replace in time. |
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| Sprocket | Have it replaced in time at a service center. |
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| Chain brake | Have it inspected regularly at a service center. |
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Each time before putting | Saw chain | Check for damage and sharpness. | |
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| Check the chain tension. | 9 |
| Guide bar | Check for damage, and remove burrs if necessary. |
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| Chain lubrication | Functional check. | 12 |
| Chain brake | Functional check. | 12 |
| Power switch | Functional check. | 11 |
| Power supply cable | In case of damage have it replaced at a service center. |
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| Oil tank cap | Check for tightness. |
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After each shutdown | Guide bar | Clean the oil inlet bore. | 11 |
| Chain carrier | Clean, especially the oil guide groove. | 15 |
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Storage | Chain oil tank | Empty. | 10 |
| Saw chain/guide bar | Demount, clean and lubricate slightly. |
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| Clean the guide groove of the guide bar. |
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| Electric chain saw | Store safely in a dry place. After a long storage time, have |
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| the electric chain saw checked at a service center (resi- |
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| dual oil can become resinic and the valve of the oil pump |
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| clogged). |
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Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair work of modern electric motors as well as all safety related assemblies require qualified technical training and the availability of a special workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.
We therefore recommend you to consult a MAKITA service center for the performance of all work not described in this instruction manual.
The MAKITA service centers are provided with all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel to work out correct customer solutions and to advise you in all matters accordingly.
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.
Spare parts
A reliable and continuous operation as well as the safety of your chain saw is also subject to the quality of the spare parts used. Use original MAKITA spare parts only, marked: 
Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the highest quality in material, accuracy to size and function.
Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from your local dealer. He will also have the relative spare part lists to determine the required spare part numbers, and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements and also about spare part innovations.
Please, take in mind that in the case that foreign spare parts are used instead of the original MAKITA spare parts this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee.
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