20To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other main-tenance or adjustment should be performed by MAKITA Authorized orFactory Service Centers, always using MAKITA replacement parts.Trouble shootingInstructions 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 center.PageGeneral work Electric chain saw Regularly clean the outside.Plastic case Check for cracks and ruptures. In case of damage haveit immediately repaired at a service center.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 center.Chain brake Have it inspected regularly at a service center.Run-out brake Have it inspected regularly at a service center.Each time before putting thesaw into operationSaw chain Check for damage and sharpness. 17-18Check the chain tension. 10Guide bar Check for damage, and remove burrs if necessary.Chain lubrication Functional check. 14Chain brake Functional check. 14Run-out brake Functional check. 14Power switch Functional check. 13Power supply cable In case of damage have it replaced at a service center .Oil tank cap Check for tightness.After each shutdown Guide bar Clean the oil inlet bore. 12Chain carrier Clean, especially the oil guide groove. 12Storage Chain oil tank Empty. 12Saw 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).Malfunction System Observation CauseChain saw does not work total electric motor does notfunctionno power supply,cable defectivechain brake actuatedMains fuse blowninsufficient performance Carbon brushes low pulling power Carbon brushes worn downno chain lubrication Oil tank, oil pump no oil on the saw chain oil tank empty,oil guide groove dirtyChain brake Brake Saw chain does not stopinstantlyBrake band worn downRun-out brake Brake Saw chain continues to run Carbon brushes worn down