SPARK ARRESTER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Muffler surface becomes hot when Chain Saw is in operation and remains hot for some time
after the engine is shut off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with hot muffler surface could cause a burn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Make sure the muffler is cool before inspecting and cleaning the spark arrester.
Maintenance Interval
• The spark arrester should be inspected and cleaned
after every 25 hours of use.
• Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly cleaned, or
if it is damaged.
Spark Arrester Maintenance
1. With the engine at ambient (room) temperature.
2. Remove the two screws retaining the muffler.
3. Remove and clean the tail, gasket and spark arrester
with a safety solvent and a stiff brush. If any part cannot
be thoroughly cleaned, it must be replaced.
4. Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler, then reinstall
and tighten the two screws.
GENERAL CLEANING AND TIGHTENING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When engine is running, attached tool and other parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with moving tool or other moving parts could cause serious personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always turn off your Chain saw before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.
The Maruyama Chain saw will provide maximum performance for many, many hours if it is maintained properly.
Good maintenance includes regular checking of all fasteners for correct tightness, and cleaning the entire
machine.
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— US-41 —
Plate
(Spark arrester)