Makita DCS500 Instruction Manual

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Makita DCS500 Instruction Manual Manual pdf 28 page image

28General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,have repaired by a qualified service centre immediatelySaw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 20-12Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centreGuide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfacesReplace in good time 12, 22Starter cable Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 26Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 20-21Check chain tension 12Guide bar Check for damageChain lubrication Functional check 15Chain brake Functional check 17Combination switch,Safety locking button,Throttle lever Functional check 17Fuel/oil tankcap Check for tightnessEvery day Air filter Clean (several times daily if necessary) 24Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 22Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 15, 22Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 18, 19Every week Fan housing Clean to maintain good cooling air flow. 9Cylinder area Clean to maintain good cooling air flow. 27Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 25Muffler Check tightness of mounting, Check screws 9, 25Chain guide Check 11Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are firmly secured.Every 3 months Suction head Replace 27Fuel, 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 centre immediatelyGuide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightlyClean the guide groove of the guide bar 22Fuel, oil tanks Empty and cleanCarburetor Run emptyPageInstructions for periodic maintenanceTo ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per-formed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform theprescribed 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 mustbe carried out by a MAKITA service centre.