Cleaning The Air Filter; Replacing The Spark Plug - Makita DCS 430 Owner's And Safety Manual

Cleaning the air filter
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Remove the filter cover (W1) (2 screws).
Loosen the screws on the air filter (F/2) and remove from
intake manifold.
Loosen the screw on the prefilter cover (F/3) and remove.
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Remove prefilter (F/4).
IMPORTANT:
Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth to prevent dirt
particles from getting into the carburetor.
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Pry apart the top and bottom of the air filter as shown in
Figure G.
CAUTION:
To prevent injury to the eyes, do NOT blow out dirt partl-
cles!
Do not use fuel to clean the air fllter and pretllter.
Replacing the spark plug
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CAUTION:
Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is
running (high voltage).
Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance
work
A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves!
The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to the
insulator, electrode erosion (bum) or if the electrodes are very
dirty or oily.
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Remove the filter cover (see 'Cleaning the air filter').
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Pull the plug cao (H/1) off the spark plug. Use only the
combination wrench supplied with the
saw to
remove the
spark plug.
CAUTION: Use only the following spark plugs:
BOSCH
WSR 6F or NGK BPMR ?A.
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Clean the air filter and prefilter with a
soft
brush.
If the filter is very dirty, clean it in lukewarm water with
dishwashing detergent.
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Let the air filter dry completely.
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Put the top and bottom sections back together.
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Before reinstalling the air filter, check the intake opening
and remove any dirt particles. If there are any, remove them
with a brush.
Clean frequently (several times a day) when working in very
dusty or dirty conditions. Full engine power is possible oniywith
a clean air filter and prefilter!
CAUTION:
If
the air filter
or
prefilter becomes damaged,
replace immediately!
Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy the
engine!
Checking the ignition spark
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Press the loosened spark plug with the ignition cable firmly
connected against the cylinder using insulated pliers
(not
near the spark plug opening).
OWOFF switch in the "I' (ON) position.
Pull the starter cable hard.
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If the function is correct, an ignition spark must be visible near
the electrodes.
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