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Owner's and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Chain Saws
DCS460
DCS510
WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Owner's and Safety Manual.
Improper use can cause serious injury!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Preserve this Manual carefully!
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- Page 1 Owner’s and Safety Manual for Gasoline Chain Saws DCS460 DCS510 WARNING! Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Owner’s and Safety Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,...
- Page 2 As the engine owner, you should however be aware that MAKITA may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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Page 3: 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 owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. -
Page 4: Delivery Inventory
Delivery inventory 1 Chain saw 2 Guide bar 3 Saw chain 4 Chain protection cover 5 Universal wrench 6 Wrench 7 Screw driver for carburetor adjustment In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the 8 Owner’s and Safety Manual (not shown) delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Do not let the should be performed by MAKITA . (For example, nose of the guide bar contact the log, branch, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel... - Page 6 Have your MAKITA dealer show you how to operate Always use two hands when your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety operating the chain saw! regulations, standards and ordinances.
- Page 7 Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attachments supplied by MAKITA or expressly Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw approved by MAKITA for use with the specific saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve are authorized.
- Page 8 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...
- Page 9 Always start a cut with the chain running at full speed the appropriate section of this manual. and the spike bar in contact with the wood. Have your MAKITA dealer check your saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. WARNING! Check the saw chain tension frequently, especially Never use the saw with one hand.
- 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). Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is Kickback: clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the bar...
- Page 11 (fig. 11). Kickback is most pronounced in the upper quadrant of the bar nose. To avoid kickback MAKITA chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces. The best protection from personal-injury that may result from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:...
- Page 12 Pushback: To avoid pull-in Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar 1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or speed and the spike bar in contact with the wood. 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). Timber having a diameter more than twice the length Then cut horizontally through towards the felling notch. of the guide bar reauires the use of the plunge-cut Apply the chain saw with its spikes directly behind the method 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 WARNING! the sectioning method described previously (fig. 1.
- Page 16 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not de- scribed in this manual. Have such work performed by your MAKITA service shop only. 2. Cross cut Tension side Pressure side 1.
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Page 17: Denomination Of Components
Denomination of components 18 19 Identification plate DCS510 Serial no. 0511012345 18 inch (45 cm) Year of manufacture chain 3/8” 513.496.664 443.045.661 .325” 513.486.672 445.045.641 182.100. 640 Typ 182 Indicate when ordering spare parts! 14 Adjusting screws for carburetor 1 Handle... -
Page 18: Technical Data
15.9 Chain oil tank capacity floz Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil) - when using MAKITA oil 50:1 / 100:1 (HP-100) - when using Aspen Alkalyt (two-stroke fuel) 50:1 (2%) - when using other oils 40:1 (oil quality must be JASO FC or ISO EGD) -
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 STOP 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 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. Place the chain over the chain catch (11) on the bottom. CAUTION: Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arrow!
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Page 21: Checking The Chain Tension
While keeping the tip of the guide bar raised, tighten the nuts (2) again with the universal wrench. Chain brake The DCS460 / DCS510 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 10), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong. -
Page 22: Fuel / Refuelling
5 l order number 980 008 611 The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of granted the "blue angel"... - Page 23 Important note on bio-degradable chain oils If you are not planning to use the saw again for an age to the oil pump or other parts. extended period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP small amount of regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then chain oil again.
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Page 24: Chain Lubrication
Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri- cation. 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 assembled and checked! Move at least 10 feet (3 m) 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. on top when inserted – Normal operation Symbol Working in winter on top when inserted –... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Carburetor
Carburetor adjustment must only be done with the engine warm, a clean air filter and the saw chain properly tensioned and mounted. Always have a MAKITA service center do carburetor adjustment, since incorrect adjustment can cause considerable damage to the engine. -
Page 28: Sharpening The Saw Chain
MAINTENANCE STOP 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 “Acces- sories”. Type 486: Use 11/64" (4,5 mm) dia. round saw-chain file. Type 496: Use 7/32" (5,5 mm) dia. round saw-chain file. The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow).
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Page 30: Cleaning The Brake Band And Sprocket Interior
The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear. SERVICE Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service center. 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 chain types, always make sure to use the clutch drum cpl. (12). It may be necessary to change the clutch drum cpl. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Air Filter
Cleaning the air filter STOP CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protec- tion when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air filter. Disengage the cover clasp (1) with the universal wrench and take off the cover (2). -
Page 33: Replacing The Spark Plug
Replacing the spark plug STOP CAUTION: 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 0,5 mm gloves! The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to the insulator, electrode erosion (burn) or if the electrodes are very... -
Page 34: Replacing The Starter Cable
Replacing the starter cable / Replacing the return spring pack STOP Unscrew four 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 35: Cleaning The Cylinder Area
Cleaning the cylinder area STOP Remove cover. Remove the fan housing. CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protec- tion when cleaning the filter with compressed air! The entire area (14) can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air. A bottle brush can come in handy for cleaning out the cylinder ribs. -
Page 36: Instructions For Daily And Periodic Maintenance
Any work not described in this Manual may be performed only by a MAKITA service center. The MAKITA service centers have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost- effective solutions and advise you in all matters. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee. -
Page 38: Extract From The Spare Parts List
Extract from the spare parts list DCS460, DCS510 Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. 31/32... - Page 39 Extract from the spare parts list DCS460, DCS510 Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. Pos.MAKITA-No. Qty. Denomination Accessories (not delivered with the chain saw) 25 953 100 090 Chain gauge 445 040 641 Sprocket nose bar .325", 16"...