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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
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 centre.
Section
General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualied service centre immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regularly, replace in good time 7-1
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
6a-3,
6b-3, 6c-3
Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 7-10
Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 7-1
Check chain tension 6a-3,
6b-3, 6c-3
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 6-9
Chain brake Functional check 6-15
Combination switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check 6-11
Fuel/oil tank cap Check for tightness
Every day Air lter Clean (several times daily if necessary) 7-5
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 7-3
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 6-10, 7-2
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 6-16
Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 5
Air lter compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 7-11
Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 7-11
Cylinder ns Clean to maintain good cooling air ow. 7-12
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 7-6
Mufer Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 5, 7-8
Spark arrester screen
(country specic)
Clean and replace if necessary 7-9
Chain guide Check
Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are rmly secured.
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 7-13
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 qualied service centre immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 7-3
Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty