Makita DCS 6800I - Manual (Page 30)

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Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance
To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be
performed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform
the prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents!
Perform the following servicing work daily after use. Make a habit of it, it does not require much time and your saw will always
function properly.
Possibly hidden faults can be detected in this manner before causing expensive and annoying interruptions of your work. In case
you should detect a fault in the safety equipment when performing daily servicing, the saw must not be used before elimination
of the fault. The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the Owner’s Manual.
All such work must be carried out by a MAKITA service center.
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General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Saw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 24-25
Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service center
Guide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces
Replace in good time
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Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 24
Check chain tension 19
Guide bar Check for damage
Chain lubrication Functional check 23
Chain brake Functional check 22
OFF switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Functional check 22-23
Fuel/oil tank
cap
Check for tightness
Every day Air filter Clean 27
Guide bar Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 21
Guide bar support Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 21, 26
Idle speed Check (chain must not run) 23
Every week Fan housing Clean to ensure proper air cooling 16, 29
Starter cable Check for damage 29
Carburetor interior Clean (remove filter cover for access) 27
Chain brake Clean the brake band (sawdust, oil) 26
Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 27
Muffler Check tightness of mounting, clean spark arrester screen 28
Chain guide Check 16
Every 3 months Suction head Replace 26
Fuel, oil tanks Clean
Annually Chain saw Check at an authorized service center
Storage Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service center immediately
Guide bar/chain Demount, clean and oil slightly
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar
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Fuel, oil tanks Empty and clean
Carburetor Run empty
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repair
The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a special
workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.
We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA service center for all work not described in this Owner’s Manual.
The MAKITA service centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-
effective solutions and advise you in all matters.
Please contact the general agent or importer indicated on the back cover of this Owner’s Manual, who will gladly provide you with
the address of your nearest MAKITA service center.