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General
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a quali
Þ
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, 21
Starter cable
Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
25
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
Combination
switch
,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check
17
Fuel/oil
tank
cap
Check
for
tightness
Every day
Air
Þ
lter
Clean (several times daily if necessary)
23
Guide bar
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore
21
Guide bar support
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove
15, 21
Idle speed
Check (chain must not run)
18
Every week
Fan housing
Clean to maintain good cooling air
ß
ow.
9
Cylinder area
Clean to maintain good cooling air
ß
ow.
26
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
24
Muf
ß
er
Check tightness of mounting, Check screws
9, 24
Spark arrester screen
Clean and replace if necessary
26
Chain
guide
Check
11
Screws and nuts
Check their condition and that they are
Þ
rmly secured.
Every 3 months
Suction
head
Replace
26
Fuel, oil tanks
Clean
Annually
Chain saw
Check at an authorized service centre
Storage
Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a quali
Þ
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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Instructions for periodic maintenance
To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per-
formed 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.