Makita DCS431 Owner's And Safety Manual

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30Instructions 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 alwaysfunction properly.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 eliminationof the fault. The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All suchwork must be 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 MAKITA service centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-effective solutions and advise you in all matters.Please contact the general agent or importer indicated on the back cover of this Instruction Manual, who will gladly provide you withthe address of your nearest MAKITA service center.PageGeneral 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 25-26Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centerGuide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfacesReplace in good time 20Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 25Check chain tension 20Guide bar Check for damageChain lubrication Functional check 24Chain brake Functional check 20Chain catch Check for damageOFF switch,Throttle stopper,Throttle lever Functional check 23-24Fuel/oil tankcap Check for tightness and lekagesDayli servicing Air filter, prefilter Clean (more often if necessary) 28Chain brake Clean, check for visible damage or cracks 27Guide bar Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 22Guide bar support Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 22, 27Idle speed Check that a sufficient difference is existing betweenidlind speed and engaging speed, to ensure that the chainis in standstill while the engine is idling. 24Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling 29Starter cable Check for damage 29Carburetor interior Clean (remove filter cover for access) 28Chain brake Clean the brake band (sawdust, oil) 27Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 28Muffler Check tightness of mounting, clean spark arrester screen 27Chain guide Check 26Every 3 months Fuel filter Replace 27Fuel, oil tanks Clean 22Annually Chain saw Check at an authorized service centerStorage Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,have repaired by a qualified service center immediatelyGuide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightlyClean the guide groove 26Fuel, oil tanks Empty and cleanCarburetor Run empty