Makita DCS9010 Instruction Manual

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21Cleaning the air fi lter- Demount the filter cover (A/1) (2 screws).Caution: Pull the choke (A/2) to shut the choke shutter andto prevent dirt particles from entering the carburetor.- Loosen the two screws (A/4) and remove the air fi lter (A/3)from the intake stack.- Position a screw driver between the two latches and separatethe upper and lower part by turning it.- Clean the air filter with a soft brush.- If the filter is very dirty, clean it in lukewarm soapsuds withstandard detergent.- Let the air filter dry completely.- Assemble the upper and lower part and put them on theintake stack. Firmly tighten the screws (A/4).If the filter is very dirty, clean it frequently (several times a day),because only a clean air filter guarantees full engine power.CAUTION:Replace damaged air filters immediately.Torn off pieces of cloth may destruct the engine.Replacing the spark plugCAUTION:Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine isrunning (high voltage).Switch off the engine before starting any maintenancework.A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves!The spark plug must be replaced in case of a damage of theinsulating body, consumption of the electrodes or if the elctrodesare very dirty or oily.- Loosen both screws of the filter cover (A/1) and removethe filter cover (see fig. clean air filter).- Pull off the plug cap (C/3) from the spark plug. Only usethe universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for de-mounting.- Mount the new spark plug in the reverse order.CAUTION: Use only the following spark plugs:NGK BPMR 7A or BOSCH WSR 6F.Electrode gapThe electrode gap must be 0.5 - 0.8 mm.Checking the ignition spark- Press the loosened spark plug with the firmly connectedignition cable against the cylinder by means of insulatedpliers (not near the spark plug opening).- ON/OFF switch in START position "I".- Start the engine by forcefully pulling out the starter cable.If the function is correct, an ignition spark must be visible nearthe electrodes.B0,5 - 0,8 mmC D3A2341