Makita Ridgeline EA5600FREG Operator's And Safety Manual
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Makita Ridgeline EA5600FREG Operator's And Safety Manual

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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!
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 FD OR ISO-L-EGD IN
MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
Operator's and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Chain Saws
EA5600F
WARNING!
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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

    Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury. Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and carefully follow the instructions outlined in this operator’s manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal inju- ry and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw.

  • Page 3: Delivery Inventory

    Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Offset screwdriver 7. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the 8. Operator’s and Safety Manual (not shown) delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions for chain saw operators Additional safety precautions While operating the chain saw please observe the follo- The following additional safety precautions must be ob- served by all users of chain saws: wing rules: - A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. Do not Contact of the guide bar nose with any object operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to should be avoided.
  • Page 5 - When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released. - When felling, keep at least two tree lengths away from other persons or animals.
  • Page 6 Have your MAKITA dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety Always use two hands when op- regulations, standards and ordinances.
  • Page 7 Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and ments supplied by MAKITA or expressly approved by saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip MAKITA for use with the specific saw are authorized. and protect your hands. WARNING! Bow guide bars substantially increase the potential for kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the greater kickback zone of the bow design.
  • Page 8 Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and check for leakage. "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this manual. MAKITA chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other (see Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during opera- the appropriate section in this manual).
  • Page 9 When starting a cut, the blade can slip to the side or jump slightly. This depends on the wood and the condition of Have your MAKITA dealer check your saw and make the chain. Therefore, always hold the chain saw with proper adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 10 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 bar running (fig.
  • Page 11 Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury 4. Don’t overreach. MAKITA have developed a special chain brake to reduce the risk of kickbacks. 5. Don’t cut above shoulder height. This chain brake increases the safety factor on the 6.
  • Page 12 Pushback: To avoid pull-in 1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is and the spike bar in contact with the wood. suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood.
  • Page 13 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 move (fig.
  • Page 14 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 the guide bar reauires the use of the plunge-cut method chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut portion before making the felling cut.
  • Page 15 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 sectioning WARNING! method described previously (fig. 29). 1.
  • Page 16 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. Have such work performed by your MAKITA service shop only. WARNING! 5. Logs under strain require special attention to pre- Maintaining and storing the saw vent the saw from pinching.

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Packing Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective cardboard box to protect against shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).

  • Page 18: Denomination Of Components

    Identification plate (16) Indicate when ordering spare parts! EA5600F Type 131 2016.01 Year of manufacture 443.053.661 513.496.672 Makita Corporation, Anjo, Aichi, Japan Serial number Made in Germany 1 Handle 14 Fuel gauge 2 Cover 15 Fuel pump (Primer) 3 Hood lock...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    PUTTING INTO OPERATION 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 protec- tive gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled it com- pletely and inspected.

  • Page 20: Tightening The Saw Chain

    Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8). CAUTION: Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. 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 (12) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 21: Checking The Chain Tension

    Checking the chain tension 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 switched...

  • Page 22: Fuels

    (printed on the container). 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) for being...

  • Page 23: Refuelling

    Important note on bio-degradable chain oils If you are not planning to use the saw again for an ex- The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP tended period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a chain oil again.

  • Page 24: Checking The Chain Lubrication

    Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute 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 25: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as- sembled and checked! Move at least 3 meters / 10 feet 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 26: 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. Symbol - Normal operation...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Turn adjusting screw (T) clockwise (screw in): Idle speed increases. Important: If the saw chain still moves during idle even after you have adjusted the idle speed, do NOT use the saw. Take it to a MAKITA service center!

  • Page 28: 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 29 Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round file for sharpening. Standard round files are unsuitable. For the order number, see “Accessories”. Type 082, 086, 686: File the first cutter half with a 4,8 mm dia. round saw-chain file, then switch to a 4,5 mm dia.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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)! When changing the type of chain, the chain sprocket (11) will need to be modified for the chain type. It may be neces- sary to replace the chain sprocket.

  • Page 32: 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 clean the air filter with fuel or flammable liquids! Disengage the hood clips (5) with the combination tool and remove the hood (2).

  • Page 33: Replacing The Spark Plug

    Replacing the spark plug CAUTION: Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is 0,5 mm 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 (burn) or if the electrodes are very dirty or oily.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Starter Cable

    Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Disengage the hood clip (3) with the combination tool. Unscrew four screws (1). Remove the fan housing (2). Remove the air guide (4) from the fan housing. CAREFUL! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (8) if the return spring is under tension.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Featherlight Start Spring

    Replacing the return spring pack Disassemble the fan housing and cable drum (see page 36). CAREFUL! Injury hazard! The return spring can pop out! Always wear eye protection and protective gloves! Lightly tap the fan housing on a wooden surface with the entire surface of the hollow side, and hold it down.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Air Filter Compartment/Fan Compartment

    Cleaning the air filter compartment / fan com- partment 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 (1) can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air.

  • Page 37: 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 General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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, com- only with difficulty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark STOP switch actuated, fault or short-circuit in Spark plug cap or spark plug defectivet...

  • Page 40: Extract From Spare Parts List

    Extract from the spare parts list EA5600F Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. 20, 21 29/30...
  • Page 41 Extract from the spare parts list EA5600F Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. Accessories (not delivered with the chain saw) Pos. MAKITA-No. Qty. Denomination 23 953 100 090 Chain gauge 445 038 631 Sprocket nose bar .325“, 38 cm (15“)
  • Page 44 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To find your local distributor, please visit www.makita.com Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan...

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