298. Service, spare parts and guaranteeMaintenance and repairThe maintenance and repair of modern engines as well asall safety devices require qualified technical training and aspecial workshop equipped with special tools and testingdevices.Any work not described in this Manual may be performed onlyby a MAKITA service centre.The MAKITA service centres have all the necessaryequipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who canwork out cost-effective solutions and advise you in all matters.To find your local distributor, please visit www.makita-outdoor.comRepair attempts by third parties or unauthorized persons willvoid all warranty claims.Spare partsReliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of yourchain saw, depend among other things on the quality of thespare parts used. Use only original MAKITA parts, markedOnly original spare parts and accessories guarantee thehighest quality in material, dimensions, function and safety.Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained fromyour local dealer. He will also have the spare part lists todetermine the required spare part numbers, and will beconstantly informed about the latest improvements and sparepart innovations.Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITAspare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate theMAKITA product guarantee.GuaranteeMAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will thereforereimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damagedparts resulting from material or production faults occurringwithin the guarantee period after purchase. Please note thatin some countries particular guarantee conditions may exist. Ifyou have any questions, please contact your salesman, whois responsible for the guarantee of the product.Please note that we cannot accept any responsibility fordamage caused by:• Disregard of the instruction manual.• Non-performance of the required maintenance andcleaning.• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.• Normal wear and tear.• Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of theupper performance limits.• Use of guide bars and chains which have not beenapproved.• Use of guide bar and chain lengths which have not beenapproved.• Use of force, improper use, misuse or accidents.• Damage from overheating due to dirt on the fan housing.• Work on the chain saw by unskilled persons orinappropriate repairs.• Use of unsuitable spare parts or parts which are not originalMAKITA parts, insofar as they have caused the damage.• Use of unsuitable or old oil.• Damage related to conditions arising from lease or rentcontracts.• Damages caused by disregarding loose outer boltedconnections.Cleaning, servicing and adjustment work is not covered bythe guarantee. All repairs covered by the guarantee must beperformed by a MAKITA service centre.