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