Makita EA3201S35B Owners Manual - Page 33

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. General Before each start Chain saw Saw chain Chain brake Guide bar Starter cable Saw chain Every day Every week Every 3 months Annually Storage 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 Page 25-26 13, 27 31 25-26 13, 27 21 23 22 29 27 21, 27 24 10 32 32 32 30 10, 30 10 32 27 33