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General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualied service center immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 33-34
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 21,35
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 39
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 33-34
Check chain tension 21,25
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 29
Chain brake Functional check 31
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever Functional check 30
Fuel/oil tank
cap Check for tightness and lekages
Every day Air lter Clean (several times daily if necessary) 37
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 35
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 29,35
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 32
Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 17
Air lter compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 40
Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 40
Cylinder ns Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 40
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 38
Mufer Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 17, 38
Chain guide Check 17
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are rmly secured.
Spark arrester screen Clean
or replace if necessary 40
Every 3 months Fuel lter Replace 40
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 qualied service center immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 35
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 operator’s manual. All such work must
be carried out by a MAKITA service center.