Makita EA3500S Operator's And Safety Manual

Makita EA3500S Operator's And Safety Manual

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WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Operator's and Safety
Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury! Preserve this Manual carefully!
WARNING!
FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN MAKITA 2-STROKE
ENGINES! Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting MAKITA
requirements are not approved for use in MAKITA 2-stroke gasoline engines!
USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: Poor engine performance, loss of
power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, improper clutch engagement, premature deterioration of fuel lines, premature
deterioration of gaskets, premature deterioration of carburetors. USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND/OR 2-STROKE
OILS NOT ACCORDING TO JASO FC OR ISO-L-EGD IN MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE
WARRANTY!
AVERTISSEMENT!
Suivez toujours les conseils de sécurité du présent manuel d'emploi et de sécurité. Une
utilisation incorrecte de la tronçonneuse peut entraîner des blessures graves! Lisez et comprenez ce manuel.
Conservez avec soin ce manuel!
AVERTISSEMENT!
LES CARBURANTS CONTENANT PLUS DE 10 % D'ÉTHANOL NE SONT PAS AUTORISÉS
POUR L'UTILISATION DANS LES MOTEURS 2 TEMPS! Les carburants alternatifs, tels que E-20 (20 % d'éthanol),
E-85 (85 % d'éthanol) ou tout autre carburant n'étant pas conformes aux exigences MAKITA ne sont pas autorisés
pour l'utilisation dans les moteurs essence à 2 temps MAKITA!
L'UTILISATION DE CARBURANTS ALTERNATIFS PEUT CAUSER LES PROBLÈMES SUIVANTS: Faible performance
moteur, Perte de puissance, Surchauffe, Bouchons de vapeur dans la conduite d'essence, Embrayage incorrect,
Détérioration prématurée des conduites d'essence, Détérioration prématurée des joints d'étanchéité, Détérioration
prématurée des carburateurs. L'UTILISATION DE CARBURANTS ALTERNATIFS ET/OU D'HUILES 2 TEMPS NON-
CONFORMES À LA NORME JASO FC OU ISO-L-EGD DANS LES MOTEURS À 2 TEMPS MAKITA ANNULERA VOTRE
GARANTIE MOTEUR!
¡ADVERTENCIA!
Observe siempre las instrucciones de seguridad contenidas en el manual. Lea y compenétrese
con el contenido del manual. El uso inadecuado de la motosierra puede causar lesiones de gravedad.
Conserve este manual cuidadosamente.
¡ADVERTENCIA!
¡NO SE AUTORIZAN LOS COMBUSTIBLES CON MÁS DEL 10% DE ETANOL PARA SU USO EN
LOS MOTORES DE 2-TIEMPOS MAKITA! ¡El uso de combustibles alternativos, como el E-20 (20% de etanol), E-85
(85% de etanol) o cualquier otro combustible que no cumplan los requisitos de MAKITA no están autorizados para
su uso en motores de gasolina de 2-tiempos MAKITA!
EL USO DE COMBUSTIBLES ALTERNATIVOS PUEDE CAUSAR LOS SIGUIENTES PROBLEMAS: Pobre rendimiento
del motor, Pérdida del potencia, Sobrecalentamiento, Formación de burbujas de vapor en la tubería del
combustible, Acople inadecuado del embrague, Deterioro prematuro de las tuberías de combustible, Deterioro
prematuro de la juntas, Deterioro prematuro del carburador. EL USO DE COMBUSTIBLES ALTERNATIVOS Y DE
ACEITES PARA MOTORES DE 2-TIEMPOS DISTINTOS DE LOS DE LA NORMA JASO FC O ISO-L-EGD EN EN LOS
MOTORES DE 2-TIEMPOS MAKITA ANULARÁ LA GARANTIA DEL MOTOR.
Operator's and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Chain Saws
Manuel d'emploi et de sécurité
de tronçonneuses thermiques
Manual de empleo y de seguridad
para motosierras
EA3500S
EA3501S

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  • Page 1 FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES! Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting MAKITA requirements are not approved for use in MAKITA 2-stroke gasoline engines!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Extract from the spare parts list ....... 42 The EA3500S and EA3501S will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
  • Page 3: Delivery Inventory

    Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the 5. Universal wrench delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. 6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment NOTE: Guide bar, saw chain and chain protection cover may 7.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions for chain saw operators - Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for While operating the chain saw please observe the starting the chain saw and control the chain saw with following rules: a firm grip on both handles when it is in operation. a) Contact of the guide bar nose with any object Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel should be avoided.
  • Page 5 Have your MAKITA dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. Observe all applicable Always use two hands when local safety regulations, standards and ordinances.
  • Page 6 Bow guide bars are not recommended for use on MAKITA chain saws nor are they approved by the ANSI B175.1-2012 chain saw safety standard. The use of the saw...
  • Page 7 Never try to tighten the chain while the engine is running! Fueling Your MAKITA saw uses on oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of this manual). WARNING! Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
  • Page 8 When starting a cut, the blade can slip to the side or jump slightly. This depends on the wood and the Have your MAKITA dealer check your saw and condition of the chain. Therefore, always hold the make proper adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 9 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height (fig. 9). Kickback: Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the running (fig. 10).
  • Page 10 The contact angle between the nose of the bar and the foreign object (fig. 11). Kickback is most pronounced in the upper quadrant of the bar nose. MAKITA chain types are designed to reduce kickback To avoid kickback forces. The depth gauges:...
  • Page 11 Pushback: To avoid pull-in 1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the speed and the spike bar in contact with the wood. bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood.
  • Page 12 45° First cut 45° Second cut = cutting down area When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest lengths from the nearest person (see fig. 17). buttresses vertically first (horizontally next) and re m ove (fig. 20). Note: The noise of your engine may drown any warning call. Felling instructions: Direction of fall First clear the tree base and work area from inter fering...
  • Page 13 Plunge-Cut Method Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch and on the opposite side of the tree (fig. 22). Then cut Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of horizontally through towards the felling notch. Apply the guide bar reauires the use of the plunge-cut meth- the chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut od before making the felling cut.
  • Page 14 Bucking Bucking is cutting a log into sections. WARNING! There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the WARNING! sectioning method described previously (fig. 29). 1. When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make If you are inexperienced with a chain saw plunge- sure the log will not roll down-hill.
  • Page 15 Chain saws with catalytic converter take longer to cool down! Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. Have such work performed by your MAKITA service shop only. WARNING! Maintaining and storing the saw 5. Logs under strain require special attention to prevent the saw from pinching. The first cut is...
  • Page 16: Denomination Of Components

    Denomination of components Handle Starter grip Cover Combination switch (Choke/ON/Stop) Hood lock Throttle lever Tubular handle Safety locking button Hand guard (release for chain brake) Rear hand guard 6 Muffler Fuel tank cap Spike bar Adjusting screws for carburetor Chain tensioning screw Fan housing with starting assembly Retaining nuts Oil tank cap...
  • Page 17: Technical Data

    13.5 Chain oil tank capacity floz Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil) - when using MAKITA synthetic oil 50 : 1 50 : 1 - when using other synthetic oils (oil quality must be JASO FC or ISO EGD) Chain brake...
  • Page 18: Putting Into Operation

    PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard (EA3500S) CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “Replacing the spark plug”). Always wear...
  • Page 19: Tightening The Saw Chain

    Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8). Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove (10) on the guide bar. CAUTION: Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arrow! Pull the chain (9) around the sprocket nose (11) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 20: Checking The Chain Tension

    Checking the chain tension STOP The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand. While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking the chain tension the engine must be...
  • Page 21: Only For The Quickset Guide Bar

    Only for the QuickSet guide bar CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “Replacing the spark plug”). Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled it completely and inspected.
  • Page 22: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    Pull the chain (6) around the sprocket nose (8) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Replace the sprocket guard (3). IMPORTANT: Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (9). Tighten the nuts (2) only hand-tight to begin with. Tensioning the saw chain Turn the QuickSet chain tensioner (10) to the right (clockwise) using the combination tool, until the saw chain...
  • Page 23: Only For Models With Quick Tensioner On Sprocket

    Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard (EA3501S) CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “Replacing the spark plug”). Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled it...
  • Page 24: Tightening The Saw Chain

    Pull the chain (8) around the sprocket nose (10) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Align hole on sprocket guard (4) with the pin (11). Turn the chain tensioner (3, see “Tightening the saw chain”) to bring the chain tensioner pin (12) into alignment with the hole in the guide bar.
  • Page 25: Checking The Chain Tension

    Tension the chain as already described. For all models Chain brake The EA3500S and EA3501S comes with an inertia chain brake as standard equipment. If kickback occurs due to contact of the guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 5, 9), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong.
  • Page 26: Fuel

    (printed on the container). degradable oil may even be required by local regulations. The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been granted the “blue angel” (Blauer Umweltschutz-Engel)
  • Page 27: Refuelling

    Important note on bio-degradable chain oils If you are not planning to use the saw again for an The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP extended period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a chain oil again. In case of damage caused by using waste small amount of regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then oil or inappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be run the saw for a time. This is necessary to flush out all...
  • Page 28: Checking The Chain Lubrication

    Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw without sufficient chain lubri ca tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feed. Check the oil feed rate as described below: Start the chain saw (see “Starting the engine”).
  • Page 29: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely assembled and checked! Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the place where the chain saw was fuelled. Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar and chain are not near anything.
  • Page 30: Checking The Chain Brake

    Bring the engine back to idle and release the chain brake. Caution: If the chain does not stop immediately in this test, turn off the engine immediately. Do NOT use the chain saw in this condition! Contact a MAKITA service center. Adjusting the carburetor...
  • Page 31: Maintenance Sharpening The Saw Chain

    MAINTENANCE Sharpening the saw chain CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “Replacing the spark plug”). Always wear protective gloves! The chain needs sharpening when: The sawdust produced when sawing damp wood looks like wood flour.
  • Page 32 Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round file for sharpening. Standard round files are unsuitable. Type 492 (91PX): Saw chain round file, dia. 5/32” (4.0 mm). Type 290 (90SG), 291 (90PX): S aw chain round file, dia. 11/64” (4.5 mm). The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow). Lift the file when leading it backwards. First sharpen the shortest cutter. The length of this cutter is then the standard for all other cutters of the chain. New saw teeth must be filed to the exact same shape as the used teeth, including on their running surfaces.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Inside Of The Sprocket Guard

    The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear. Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service center. SERVICE Cleaning the guide bar CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Saw Chain

    Replacing the saw chain CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw (see the Extract from the spare-parts list)! Check the sprocket before mounting a new chain. Worn out sprockets (8) may damage the new chain and must therefore be replaced.
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the air filter CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air filter. Insert the universal wrench vertically through the slotted plug (*). Loosen the screw (1) counter-clockwise and remove the hood (2).
  • Page 36: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Checking the muffler screws Unscrew 3 screws (11) and remove the upper half of the muffler (12). Note: For saw models with catalytic converters (EA3500S, EA3501S), remove the converter along with the upper muffler half. The screws on the bottom muffler half (13) are now accessible, and it is possible to check them for tightness.
  • Page 37: Replacing The Starter Cable/ Replacing The Return Spring Pack/Replacing The Starter Spring

    Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Unscrew three screws (1). Remove fan housing (2). Remove the air guide (3) from the fan housing. CAREFUL! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (7) if the return spring is under tension. If the starter cable is to be replaced although it is not broken, it will be necessary to first de-tension the cable drum return spring (13).
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Air Filter Compartment/Fan Compartment

    Cleaning the air filter compartment/fan compartment Remove cover. Remove the fan housing. CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! The entire area (15) can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air. Cleaning the cylinder fins A bottle brush can be used to clean the cylinder fins.
  • Page 39: Instructions For Periodic Maintenance

    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 center. Page...
  • Page 40: Service, Spare Parts And Guarantee

    Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee.
  • Page 41: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Malfunction System Observation Cause Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated. Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, compression only with difficulty system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark STOP switch in position, fault or short- circuit in the wiring, Spark plug cap or spark plug defective.
  • Page 42: Extract From The Spare Parts List

    Extract from the spare parts list EA3500S Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and EA3501S replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. 30/31...
  • Page 43 Extract from the spare parts list EA3500S Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and EA3501S replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. Accessories (not delivered with the chain saw) Pos. Denomination Chain gauge Sprocket nose bar 3/8”, 30 cm, 1.3 mm (12”) File handle Sprocket nose bar 3/8”, 35 cm, 1.3 mm (14”)
  • Page 44 ADVERTENCIA Los gases de escape del motor de este producto contienen sustancias químicas conocidas en el Estado de California como causantes de cáncer, defectos genéticos y otros problemas relacionados con la reproducción. Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan www.makita.com...

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