Checking The Chain Lubrication; Adjusting The Chain Lubrication - Makita EA3502S Instruction Manual

Checking the chain lubrication

Never work with the chain saw without sufÞ cient 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").
Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk or the
ground (use an appropriate base).
If the lubrication is sufÞcient, you will see a light oil trace becau-
se oil will be ßung off the chain. Pay attention to the direction
the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessary exposure to the
oil spray!
Note:
After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chain
oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the chain
for a time. This does not constitute a defect!
Place the saw on a suitable surface.

Adjusting the chain lubrication

The engine must be switched off!
You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw
(1). The adjusting screw is on the bottom side of the housing.
The oil pump is factory-set to the minimum feed rate. Two set-
tings are possible - minimum and maximum feed rate.
To adjust the supply rate, use a small screwdriver to turn the
adjusting screw:
• to the right for a faster
• to the left for a slower
oil feed rate.
Select one of the two settings, depending on the guide bar
length.
While working make sure there is enough chain oil in the tank.
If necessary, add oil.
To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide
groove at the crank case (2) and the oil inlet bore in the guide
bar (3) must be cleaned regularly.
Note:
After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chain
oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the chain
for a time. This does not constitute a defect!
Place the saw on a suitable surface.
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