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Makita DCS501 User Manual

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General 
Chain saw 
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, 
 
 
 
 
have repaired by a qualiÞ ed service centre immediately
 
Saw chain 
Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 
20-12
 
Chain brake 
Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre
 
Guide bar 
Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces 
 
 
 
 
Replace in good time 
12, 22
 
Starter cable 
Check for damage. Replace if damaged. 
26
Before each start 
Saw chain 
Inspect for damage and sharpness 
20-21   
 
 
Check chain tension 
12
 
Guide bar 
Check for damage 
 
Chain lubrication 
Functional check 
15
 
Chain brake 
Functional check 
17
 Combination 
switch
,
 
 
 
 
 
Safety locking button, 
 
 
 
 
Throttle lever 
Functional check 
17
 Fuel/oil 
tank 
 
 
 
 cap 
Check 
for 
tightness
Every day Air 
Þ lter 
Clean (several times daily if necessary) 
24
 
Guide bar 
Check for damage, clean oil intake bore 
22
 
Guide bar support 
Clean, in particular the oil guide groove 
15, 22
 
Idle speed 
Check (chain must not run) 
18, 19
Every week 
Fan housing 
Clean to maintain good cooling air ß ow. 
9
 
Cylinder area 
Clean to maintain good cooling air ß ow. 
27
 
Spark plug 
Check and replace if necessary 
25
 Mufß er 
Check tightness of mounting, Check screws
 
9, 25
 Chain 
guide 
Check 
11
 
Screws and nuts 
Check their condition and that they are Þ rmly secured.
Every 3 months Suction 
head 
Replace 
27
 
Fuel, oil tanks 
Clean
Annually 
Chain saw 
Check at an authorized service centre
Storage 
Chain saw 
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, 
 
 
 
 
have repaired by a qualiÞ ed service centre immediately
 
Guide bar/chain 
Demount, clean and oil slightly
 
 
Clean the guide groove of the guide bar 
22
 
Fuel, oil tanks 
Empty and clean
 Carburetor 
Run 
empty
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Instructions for periodic maintenance
To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per-
formed 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.