24Service, spare parts and guaranteeMaintenance and repairThe maintenance and repair work of modern electric motors as well as all safety related assemblies require qualifiedtechnical training and the availability of a special workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.Any work not described in this Instruction Manual must be performed only by a MAKITA service centre.The MAKITA service centres are provided with all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel towork out correct customer solutions and to advise you in all matters accordingly.Repair attempts by third parties or unauthorised persons void all warranty claims.Spare partsA reliable and continuous operation as well as the safety of your chain saw is also subject to the quality of the spareparts used. Use original MAKITA spare parts only.Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the highest quality in material, dimensions, functioning and safety.Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from your local dealer. He will also have the relative spare partlists to determine the required spare part numbers, and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements andalso about spare part innovations. To find your local distributor, please visit www.makita-outdoor.comPlease, take in mind that in the case that foreign spare parts are used instead of the original MAKITA spare parts thiswill automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee.