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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. Warranty 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 tool must not perform
maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All such work must be carried out by our autho-
rized service center.
Check item / Operating time
Whole tool
Inspection.
Cleaning.
Check at
authorized
service center.
Saw chain
Inspection.
Sharpening if
necessary.
Guide bar
Inspection.
Remove from
the tool.
Chain
Check the oil
lubrication
feed rate.
Switch trigger
Inspection.
Lock-off lever
Inspection.
Oil tank cap
Check
tightness.
Screws and
Inspection.
nuts
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual,
do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace-
ment parts for repairs.
Malfunction status
The tool does not start.
The motor stops running after a little use.
No oil on the chain.
The tool does not reach maximum RPM.
Abnormal vibration:
Stop the tool immediately!
The saw chain cannot be installed.
Before
Everyday
operation
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Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (low voltage).
Battery's charge level is low.
Oil tank is empty.
Oil guide groove is dirty.
Battery cartridge is installed improperly.
Battery power is dropping.
The drive system does not work correctly.
Loose guide bar or saw chain.
Tool malfunction.
The combination of saw chain and
sprocket is not correct.
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Every week
Every 3
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Install a charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace the battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace the battery cartridge.
Fill the oil tank.
Clean the groove.
Install the battery cartridge as described in
this manual.
Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging
is not effective, replace the battery cartridge.
Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
Adjust the guide bar and saw chain tension.
Ask the authorized service center in your
region for repair.
Use the correct combination of saw chain
and sprocket by referring to the section for
specifications.
Annually
Before
storage
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