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7-14. 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 center.
General
Before each start
Every day
Every week
Every 3 months
Annually
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Chain saw
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Saw chain
Sharpen regularly, replace in good time
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
Starter cable
Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
Saw chain
Inspect for damage and sharpness
Check chain tension
Guide bar
Check for damage
Chain lubrication
Functional check
Chain brake
Functional check
Combination switch,
Functional check
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Fuel/oil tank cap
Check for tightness
Air filter
Clean (several times daily if necessary)
Guide bar
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore
Guide bar support
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove
Idle speed
Check (chain must not run)
Fan housing
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
Air filter compartment
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
Fan compartment
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
Cylinder fins
Clean to maintain good cooling air flow.
Spark plug
Check and replace if necessary
Muffler
Check tightness of mounting, Check screws
Chain catcher
Check
Screws and nuts
Check their condition and that they are firmly secured.
Suction head
Replace
Fuel, oil tanks
Clean
Chain saw
Check at an authorized service center
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
Fuel, oil tanks
Empty and clean
Carburetor
Run empty
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7‑1
6a ‑ c
7‑3
7‑9
7‑1
6a‑3, 6b‑3,
6c‑3
6‑9
6‑13
6‑11
7‑5
7‑3
6‑10, 7‑2
6‑14
5
7‑11
7‑11
7‑12
7‑6, 7‑7
5, 7‑8
5
7‑13
7‑3
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