Makita EA3501S User Manual

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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 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.
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General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, have
repairedbyaqualiedservicecenterimmediately
Saw chain Sharpen regularly, replace in good time 31
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
20, 22, 25
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 37
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 31
Check chain tension 20, 22, 25
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 28
Chain brake Functional check 30
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check 29
Fuel/oil tank cap Check for tightness and lekages
Every day Airlter Clean (several times daily if necessary) 35
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 33
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 28, 33
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 30
Every week Fan housing Cleantomaintaingoodcoolingairow. 16
Airltercompartment Cleantomaintaingoodcoolingairow. 38
Fan compartment Cleantomaintaingoodcoolingairow. 38
Cylinderns Cleantomaintaingoodcoolingairow. 38
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 36
Mufer Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 16, 36
Chain guide Check
Screws and nuts Checktheirconditionandthattheyarermlysecured.
Spark arrester screen Clean and replace if necessary 38
Every 3 months Fuellter Replace 38
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qualiedservicecenterimmediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 33
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty

Makita EA3501S Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	EA3501S
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English