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Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual EA5600F Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual!
Putting into operation ............5 a spring‑loaded starting assist. Kickback ................. 6 MAKITA chain saw EA5600F is equipped with the latest safety Working behavior/Method of working ......6‑7 features and meet all national and international standards. These Transport and storage ............. 8 features include: hand guards on both handles, grip throttle lever Maintenance ..............
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. Instruction manual (not shown) delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use Power chain saws Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the ‑ This power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out of prescribed equipment and must always be worn during doors.
Fuels / Refuelling ‑ Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. ‑ Do not smoke or work near open fires (5). ‑ Let the engine cool down before refuelling. ‑ Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil products.
Kickback ‑ When working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks may occur. ‑ Kickback occurs when the upper part of the end of the guide bar inadvertently touches wood or other hard objects (10). ‑ This causes the saw to be thrown back toward the user with great force and out of control.
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‑ Be careful when cutting splintery wood. Cut pieces of wood may be pulled along (risk of injuries). ‑ When cutting with the upper edge of the guide bar, the chain saw may be pushed in the direction of the user if the chain gets clamped.
All other work must be carried out by MAKITA Service. Use only original MAKITA spare parts and accessories. Using spare parts other than original MAKITA parts or accesories and guide bar/chain combinations or lengths which are not approved bring a high risk of accidents. We cannot...
Figures derived in equal part from full‑load and racing speed. Uncertainty (K=). 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).
Denomination of components Identification plate (16) Indicate when ordering spare parts! EA5600F Year of manufacture Type 131 2016 Serial number Made in Germany 1 Handle 14 Fuel gauge 2 Cover 15 Fuel pump (Primer) 3 Hood lock 16 Identification plate...
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.
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.
While keeping the tip of the guide bar raised, tighten the nuts (2) again with the universal wrench. Chain brake The EA5600F 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 6), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong.
Bio‑degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of time. It should be used within 2 years from the date of The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special manufacture (printed on the container). vegetable oils and is 100% bio‑degradable. BIOTOP has been granted the „blue angel“...
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.
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”).
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.
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 centre. Symbol ‑ Normal operation Working in winter ‑...
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 centre!
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.
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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.
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 centre. SERVICE Cleaning the guide bar CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn.
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.
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).
Replacing the spark plug CAUTION: 0,5 mm 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 (burn) or if the electrodes are very dirty or oily.
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.
Replacing the return spring pack Disassemble the fan housing and cable drum (see page 26). 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.
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.
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 centre. Page General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage.
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...
Extract from the spare parts list EA5600F Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. 20, 21 29/30...
Extract from the spare parts list EA5600F Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. 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“)