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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 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 centre.
General work Electric chain saw Regularly clean the outside.
Plastic case Check for cracks and ruptures. In case of damage have it
immediately repaired at a service centre.
Saw chain Resharpen regularly.
Replace in time.
Guide bar Turn over after a certain period of time so that the bearing
surfaces are uniformly worn.
Replace in time.
Sprocket Have it replaced in time at a service centre.
Chain brake Have it inspected regularly at a service centre.
Run-out brake Have it inspected regularly at a service centre.
Each time before putting Saw chain Check for damage and sharpness. 14-15
the saw into operation Check the chain tension. 11
Guide bar Check for damage, and remove burrs if necessary.
Chain lubrication Functional check. 14
Chain brake Functional check. 13
Run-out brake Functional check. 14
Power switch Functional check. 13
Power supply cable
In case of damage have it replaced at a service centre.
Oil tank cap Check for tightness.
After each shutdown Guide bar Clean the oil inlet bore. 13
Chain carrier Clean, especially the oil guide groove. 15
Storage Chain oil tank Empty. 12
Saw chain/guide bar Demount, clean and lubricate slightly.
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar.
Electric chain saw Store safely in a dry place. After a long storage time, have
the electric chain saw checked at a service centre (resi-
dual oil can become resinic and the valve of the oil pump
clogged).
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 centre for the performance of all work not described in this instruction
manual.
The MAKITA service centres 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 your nearest service centre (list enclosed).

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, dimensions, functioning and safety.
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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