Cleaning The Muffler; Cleaning The Cylinder Space; Instructions For Periodic Maintenance; Service, Spare Parts And Guarantee - Makita DCS231T Originalbetriebsanleitung

Cleaning the muffler (Fig. 61)
CAUTION: If the engine is hot there is a risk of
burning. Wear protective gloves.
Remove the sprocket cover (see "PUTTING INTO
OPERATION"). Remove deposits of carbon from the
exhaust outlets (11) of the muffler.
Cleaning the cylinder space (Fig. 62)
Remove the sprocket cover (see "PUTTING INTO
OPERATION").
If necessary remove muffler by loosening and removing
the two screws (14).
Stuff a rag into the cylinder port (15).
Use a suitable tool (wooden scraper) to clean out the
cylinder space (16), especially the cooling fins.
Remove the rag from the cylinder port and refit the muffler
according to the diagram.
General Chain saw
Saw chain
Chain brake
Guide bar
Before each start Saw chain
Guide bar
Chain lubrication
Chain brake
OFF switch, Safety
locking button, Throttle
lever
Fuel/oil tank plug
Every day Air filter
Guide bar
Guide bar support
Idle speed
Every week Fan housing
Cylinder space
Spark plug
Muffler
Chain catch sleeve
Every 3 months Suction head
Fuel, oil tanks
Storage Chain saw
Guide bar/chain
Fuel, oil tanks
Carburetor

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.
STOP
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, have repaired by
a qualified service centre immediately.
Sharpen regularly, replace in good time.
Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre.
Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces. Replace in good
time.
Inspect for damage and sharpness. Check chain tension.
Check for damage.
Functional check.
Functional check.
Functional check.
Check for tightness.
Clean.
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore.
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove.
Check (chain must not run).
Clean to ensure proper air cooling.
Clean.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check tightness of mounting.
Check for damage, replace if necessary.
Replace.
Clean.
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, have repaired by
a qualified service centre immediately.
Demount, clean and oil slightly. Clean the guide groove of the guide bar.
Empty and clean.
Run empty.
Replace the gasket (13) if necessary. Carefully remove
any pieces of the old gasket from the muffler.
Ensure correct mounting position.
The cowling should follow the contour of the cylinder to
ensure correct heat transfer. Tighten screws (14) to
10 Nm while the engine is cold.

Instructions for 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!
The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance
work which is not described in the instruction manual. All
such work must be carried out by a MAKITA service
centre.
We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA
service centre for all work not described in this instruction
manual.
The MAKITA service centres 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 your nearest service centre.
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