Makita DUC254 Manuel D'instructions page 18

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 prop-
erly. 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 our
authorized service center.
Check item / Operating time
Chain saw Inspection.
Cleaning.
Check at
authorized
service center.
Saw chain Inspection.
Sharpening if
necessary.
Guide bar Inspection.
Remove from
the chain saw.
Chain brake Check the
function.
Have it
inspected
regularly at
authorized
service center.
Chain Check the oil
lubrication feed rate.
Switch trigger Inspection.
Lock-off lever Inspection.
Oil tank cap Check
tightness.
Chain catcher Inspection.
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 chain saw does not start.
The saw chain does not run.
The motor stops running after a little use.
Before Everyday
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Cause
Battery cartridge is not installed.
Battery problem (low voltage).
Main power switch is off.
Chain brake activated.
Battery's charge level is low.
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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 chain saw is automatically turned off if
it is un-operated for a certain period. Turn
on the main power switch again.
Release chain brake.
Recharge the battery cartridges. If recharg-
ing is not effective, replace the battery
cartridge.
Annually Before
storage
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Action