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How to lubricate your Makita gas chainsaw

A chainsaw is a powerful yard tool that can quickly take care of fallen or overgrown tree limbs, but without the right care, it can turn into a dangerous threat to your personal safety.

Make sure that you keep the chain oil reservoir filled at all times. Check chain oil level before each use.

Clean the guide bar after using the chainsaw so that saw dust doesn't clog the guide bar groove and interfere with chain lubrication.

Check the chain for proper lubrication before each use. To check that the oiler is working properly, put newspaper under the chainsaw then lift the chainsaw slightly and pull the trigger to bring the chainsaw to full speed. Oil should splatter onto the paper. If not, clean out the oil ports in the bar as directed in your owner's manual.

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• Fuel lines. The chainsaw fuel lines that carry fuel from the tank to the carburetor can clog, crimp or crack over time. Damaged fuel lines restrict fuel flow and prevent the engine from starting. If the chainsaw won’t start, clear clogs and check the fuel lines for cracks or crimps. Replace damaged or crimped fuel lines.
• Carburetor. The carburetor mixes air and gas, which ignites in the cylinder to power the engine. If the engine won’t start when the tank is full of fresh fuel, test the carburetor by removing the air filter and pouring about a teaspoon of fuel into the carburetor. Pull the starter rope. If the engine starts and then quickly dies, the carburetor is likely the problem.
• Carburetor rebuild kit. Sometimes you can clean and rebuild the chainsaw carburetor instead of replacing it. The carburetor rebuild kit has the seals, gaskets and components to refurbish the carburetor.
• Spark plug. The spark plug provides the ignition spark to burn the fuel in the cylinder to drive the piston.