Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual EA3500S EA3501S EA3502S EA3503S Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual!
Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product! Table of contents Page Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are Delivery inventory .............. 3 conÞ dent that you will be satisÞ ed with this modern piece of Symbols ................3 equipment.
Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the 6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. 7.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use Power chain saws This power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out of doors. Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the It is intended for the followung uses depending on its class: prescribed equipment and must always be worn during operation of the chain saw.
Fuels / Refuelling Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. Do not smoke or work near open Þ res (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. Always wear protective gloves when refuelling.
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 ac- cesories 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).
PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard 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-...
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 (11) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow.
Checking the chain tension STOP The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand. While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking the chain tension the engine must be switched...
Only for the QuickSet guide bar 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.
Pull the chain (6) around the sprocket nose (8) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Replace the sprocket guard (3). IMPORTANT: Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (9). Tighten the nuts (2) only hand-tight to begin with. Tensioning the saw chain Turn the QuickSet chain tensioner (10) to the right (clockwise) using the combination tool, until the saw chain guide elements...
Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard (TLC) 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-...
Pull the chain (8) around the sprocket nose (10) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Align hole on sprocket guard (4) with the pin (11). Turn the chain tensioner (3, see ”Tightening the saw chain”) to bring the chain tensioner pin (12) into alignment with the hole in the guide bar.
Tension the chain as already described. Chain brake The EA3500S-EA3503S 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 sufÞ...
The use of bio-degradable oil may even be required by local regulations. The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been time.
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, Þ ll 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 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.
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.
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 ß...
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Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round Þ le for sharpening. Standard round Þ les are unsuitable. Type 492: Saw chain round Þ le, dia. 4.0 mm Type 290: Saw chain round Þ le, dia. 4.5 mm. The Þ...
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! Check the sprocket before mounting a new chain. Worn out sprockets (8) may damage the new chain and must therefore be replaced. Remove the sprocket guard (See „PUTTING INTO OPERA- TION“).
Cleaning the air Þ lter CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the Þ lter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air Þ lter. Insert the universal wrench vertically through the slotted plug (*).
Checking the mufß er screws Unscrew 3 screws (11) and remove the upper half of the muf- ß er (12). Note: For saw models with catalytic converters (EA3500S, EA3501S), remove the converter along with the upper mufß er half. The screws on the bottom mufß er half (13) are now accessible, and it is possible to check them for tightness.
Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Unscrew three 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 Þ...
Cleaning the air Þ lter compartment / fan com- partment Remove cover. Remove the fan housing. CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the Þ lter with compressed air! The entire area (15) 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 difÞ culty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark STOP switch in position, fault or short-circuit in...
Extract from the spare parts list EA3500S, 3501S Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and EA3502S, 3503S replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. 30/31...
Extract from the spare parts list EA3500S, 3501S Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and EA3502S, 3503S replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. Accessories (not delivered with the chain saw) Pos. Qty. Denomination 25 953 100 090...
The EU Type-Examination CertiÞ cate was performed by: DEKRA Testing and CertiÞ cation GmbH (2140), Enderstraße 92 b, D-01277 Dresden. The technical documentation is on Þ le at MAKITA International Europe Ltd, Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England.
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