Makita DCS 34 Owner's And Safety Manual

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31Instructions for daily and periodic maintenanceTo ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must beperformed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to performthe prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents!Perform the following servicing work daily after use. Make a habit of it, it does not require much time and your saw will always functionproperly.Possibly hidden faults can be detected in this manner before causing expensive and annoying interruptions of your work. In caseyou should detect a fault in the safety equipment when performing daily servicing, the saw must not be used before elimination ofthe fault.The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All such work mustbe carried out by a MAKITA service center.Service, spare parts and guaranteeMaintenance and repairThe maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a specialworkshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA service center for all work not described in this instruction manual. The MAKITAservice centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-effective solutionsand advise you in all matters.Please contact your nearest service center. Should you however not have an adress for a MAKITA service center then please contactthe MAKITA general trading company (see last page) who will gladly provide you with the adress of your nearest MAKITA servicecenter.General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,have repaired by a qualified service center immediatelySaw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 26-27Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centerGuide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfacesReplace in good time 20, 28Starter cable Check for damage. In case of damage,have repaired by a qualified service center immediatelySpark arrester screen Inspect for damage, clean if clogged 30Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 26-27Check chain tension 20Guide bar Check for damageChain lubrication Functional check 23Chain brake Functional check 25Combination switch,Safety locking button,Throttle lever Functional check 24Fuel/oil tank plug Check for tightnessEvery day Air filter Clean 29Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 28Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 28Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 25-26Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling 16Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 30Muffler Check tightness of mounting 30Chain catch Check 16Every 3 months Suction head Replace 29Fuel, oil tanks CleanAnnually Chain saw Check at an authorized service centreStorage Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,have repaired by a qualified service center immediatelyChain, guide bar Demount, clean and oil slightlyClean the guide groove of the guide bar 28Fuel, oil tanks Empty and cleanCarburetor Run emptyPage