0Instructions for periodic maintenanceTo ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be performedregularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the prescribedmaintenance work can lead to accidents!The user of the electric chain saw is not allowed to perform maintenance works which are not described in the instruction manual.All other works must be carried out by a MAKITA service centre.PageCauseno power supply,cable defectivechain brake actuatedMains fuse blownCarbon brushes worn downoil tank empty,oil guide groove dirtyBrake band worn downCarbon brushes worn downSystemtotalCarbon brushesOil tank, oil pumpBrakeBrakeobservationelectric motor does notfunctionlow pulling powerno oil on the saw chainSaw chain does not stopinstantlySaw chain continues torunMalfunctionChain saw does not workinsufficient performanceno chain lubricationChain brakeRun-out brakeTrouble shootingGeneral work Electric chain saw Regularly clean the outside.Plastic case Check for cracks and ruptures. In case of damage have itimmediately repaired at a service centre.Saw chain Resharpen regularly.Replace in time.Guide bar Turn over after a certain period of time so that the bearingsurfaces are uniformly worn.Replace in time.Sprocket Have it replaced in time at a service centre.Chain brake Have it inspected regularly at a service centre.Run-out brake Have it inspected regularly at a service centre.Each time before puttingthe saw into operation Saw chain Check for damage and sharpness. 17-18Check the chain tension. 1Guide bar Check for damage, and remove burrs if necessary.Chain lubrication Functional check. 16Chain brake Functional check. 16Run-out brake Functional check. 16Power switch Functional check. 15Power supply cable In case of damage have it replaced at a service centre .Oil tank cap Check for tightness.After each shutdown Guide bar Clean the oil inlet bore. 14Chain carrier Clean, especially the oil guide groove. 18Storage Chain oil tank Empty. 14Saw chain/guide bar Demount, clean and lubricate slightly.Clean the guide groove of the guide bar.Electric chain saw Store safely in a dry place. After a long storage time, havethe electric chain saw checked at a service centre (resi-dual oil can become resinic and the valve of the oil pumpclogged).