Delivery inventory ............15 Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product! Symbols ............... 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........16 Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA petrol pruning saw! We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modern 3‑1. Intended use ............16 3‑2.
1. Delivery inventory (Fig. 1) 1. Petrol pruning saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 7. Instruction manual (not shown) In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. 2.
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3-1. Intended use ‑ Wear adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3), ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request. Power petrol pruning saws ‑ The safety jacket (4) is provided with special signal‑ This power petrol pruning saw may be used only for sawing coloured shoulder straps and is comfortable and easy to wood out of doors.
3-7. Working behavior/Method of working when it is not completely assembled. ‑ Before starting the petrol pruning saw ensure that you ‑ Only use the petrol pruning saw during good light and have a safe footing. visibility periods. Be aware of slippery or wet areas, and ‑...
When correcting the cut, always do so over the whole Use only original MAKITA spare parts and accessories. width of the notch. Using spare parts other than original MAKITA parts or ‑ Cut down the tree (Fig. 20, B) above the bottom edge accesories and guide bar/chain combinations or lengths of the notch (D).
Figures derived in equal part from idling, full‑load and racing speed. Uncertainty (K=). 5. Packing Your MAKITA petrol pruning 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).
7a-4. Retightening the saw chain Check the chain tension frequently ‑ new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking the chain tension the engine must be (Fig. 33) switched off. Loosen the nuts (2) about one turn with the universal NOTE: wrench.
7c. Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard (TLC) 7c-2. Tightening the saw chain (Fig. 46) CAUTION: Simultaneously push in hard on the sprocket guard quick Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, tensioner (2) and turn it clockwise to screw the sprocket always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap guard on, but do not yet tighten it.
For all models 7-5. Chain brake (Fig. 50) The EA3200S, EA3201S, EA3202S, EA3203S comes with an inertia chain brake as standard equipment. If kickback occurs Engaging the chain brake (braking) due to contact of the guide‑bar tip with wood (see SAFETY If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration of PRECAUTIONS 3‑6 “Kickback”...
NEVER USE WASTE OIL Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment. The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances. vegetable oils and is 100% bio‑degradable. BIOTOP has Residues in waste oil result in a high degree of wear and tear been granted the “blue angel”...
7-9. Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the petrol pruning saw without sufficient If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oil trace chain lubrication. Otherwise the service life of the chain and because oil will be flung off the sawing device. Pay attention guide bar will be reduced.
Caution: If the chain does not stop immediately in this (Fig. 57) test, turn off the engine immediately. Do NOT use the petrol pruning saw in this condition! Contact a MAKITA Hold the front handle firmly, with your other hand on the rear authorized service center.
Different angles result in a roughly, irregularly running chain, Regular inspection and maintenance are important for increase wear and tear and cause chain beakage. your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service Files and how to work with them center.
CAUTION: 8-3. Cleaning the guide bar Replace damaged air filters immediately. Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy the CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn. engine! (Fig. 66) Insert the air filter (5) in the illustrated direction. Regularly inspect the bearing surfaces of the guide bar (7) for CAUTION: damage, and clean them with a suitable tool.
Note: For saw models with catalytic converters (EA3200S, Place the cable drum on it and turn it slightly until the return EA3201S), remove the converter along with the upper muffler spring engages. half. Install the spring (6) and driver (8) and screw on tight with The screws on the bottom muffler half (13) are now screw (7).
The user of the petrol pruning 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. Section...
10. 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, only with difficulty compression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark STOP switch in position, fault or short‑...
11. Extract from the spare parts list (Fig. 76) EA3200S, EA3201S Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and EA3202S, EA3203S replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. Spare parts Accessories (not delivered with the petrol pruning saw) Pos.