Drive axle:
Apply grease (Makita grease N No.2 or equivalent)
every 25 hours of operation.
► Fig.31
NOTE: Genuine Makita grease may be purchased
from your local Makita dealer.
Storing the tool
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
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
Entire 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.
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.
Before
Everyday
operation
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Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (low voltage).
Main power switch is off.
15 ENGLISH
1.
Clean the tool before storing. Remove any chips
and sawdust from the tool after removing the sprocket
cover.
2.
After cleaning the tool, run it under no load to lubri-
cate the saw chain and guide bar.
3.
Cover the guide bar with the guide bar cover.
4.
Empty the oil tank.
When storing the attachment separated from the power
unit, put the cap onto the end of the shaft.
► Fig.32
Every week
Every 3
month
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Install a charged battery cartridge.
Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
The tool is automatically turned off if it is
un-operated for a certain period. Turn on
the main power switch again.
Annually
Before
storage
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Action