Makita Chain Saw Safety Instructions

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  • Page 1 Chain Saw Safety Instructions Maintenance Information...
  • Page 2: Checking The Safety Chain Brake

    Check the oil feed rate as described below: Start the chain saw. Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk or the ground (use an appropriate base). If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oil trace because oil will be flung off the sawing device.
  • Page 3: Working In Winter

    Working in winter normal operation subfreezing operation In order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low temper- ature combined with high humidity, and in order to get up to operating temperature faster in subfreezing temperatures, heated air can be taken from the cylinder (marking (circled) on insert in "snowflake"...
  • Page 4: Cleaning The Guide Bar, Lubricating The Sprocket Nose

    All cutters must be sharpened to the same angle, 30°. Different angles result in a roughly, irregularly running chain, increase wear and tear and cause chain breakage. The 85° front rake of the cutter results from the cut depth of the round file. If the proper file is used in the right manner, the correct front rake will be obtained automatically.
  • Page 5: Cleaning The Brake Band And Sprocket Interior

    Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service center. Replacing the suction head The felt filter (B/1) of the suction head can become clogged. It...
  • Page 6: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the air filter Remove the filter cover (E/1) (2 screws). CAUTION: Press the choke (E/2) up to shut the choke valve and to prevent dirt particles from entering the carburetor. Pull the air filter (E/3) off the carburetor. Cover the carburetor with a clean cloth. Replacing the spark plug STOP CAUTION:...
  • Page 7: Instructions For Daily And 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 8: Troubleshootig

    Spare parts Reliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of your chain saw, depend among other things on the quality of the spare parts used. Use only original MAKITA parts, marked Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the highest quality in material, dimensions and function.
  • Page 9: Extract From The Spare Parts List

    Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. DCS 340 / DCS 341 DCS 400 / DCS 401 Pos. MAKITA-No. Qty. 442 030 661 442 035 661...

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