Makita DCS6401, DCS 7901, DCS 7300, DCS 6400, DCS 7900 Use of the saw, Transporting the chain saw

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Proper clothing

Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties,jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, or anything that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or jeans with a reinforced cutting resistant insert (fig. 3).

Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands.

Good footing is most important in chain saw work. Wear sturdy bootswith nonslipsoles. Steel-toedsafety boots are recommended.

Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their use reduces the risk of eye and facial injury.

Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear noise protection equipment (ear plugs or ear muffs) to protect your hearing.

Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly.

Wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection

The saw

Parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of parts see page 16.

WARNING !

Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attachments supplied by MAKITA or expressly approved by MAKITAfor use with the specific saw are authorized.

WARNING !

Bowguide barssubstantially increasethe potential for kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the greater kickback zone of the bow design. Bow guide bars are not recommended for use on MAKITA chain saws nor are they approved by the ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.

The use of the saw

Transporting the chain saw

WARNING!

Always stop'fhe engine before putting a chain saw down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the en- gine runningisextremelydangerous.Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to rotate.

Avoid touching the hot muffler.

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By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must bestopped and the saw must be inthe proper position.

The chain protection cover should be over the chain and the guide bar must point backwards.

When carrying your saw the bar should be behind you (fig. 4).

By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properlysecure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw. Make sure the saw in not exposed to heat or sparks.

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Contents Manuel d’emploi et de securite DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301,7900,7901 Contents Page Safety precautions for chain saw operators Additional safety precautionsWARNlNGf Ansi B175.1-2000Compliance with Ansi -Standards Physical ConditionUse of the saw Transporting the chain sawChain saw operating instructions Working conditions Cutting instructionsKickback Reactiveforces duringthe cut, includingkickbackMost common reactive forces are Kickback Pushback Pull-in Speed of contact at which the cutter contacts Saw chain cutter sharpnessTo avoid kickback ObjectTo avoid pull-in PushbackTo avoid pushback FellingNoise of your engine may drown any warning call Then, determine the placement of the felling notchFelling instructions First CutPlunge-Cut Method Sectioning MethodBegin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling Limbing BuckingCross cut By your Makita service shop only Maintenance and RepairAttempt any maintenance or repair work not de Maintaining and storing the sawDenomination of components Identification plate Muffler with spark arrester screenTechnical data Putting Into Operation Mounting the guide bar and saw chainTightening the saw chain Checking the chain tension Releasing the chain brakeFuel Gasoline 50l 40lGuide RefuellingAdjusting the chain lubrication Engine must be switched offChecking the chain lubrication Warm starting Starting the engineCold-starting Stopping the engineAdjusting the carburetor Working in winter025 65 mm Min Sharpening the saw chainFiles and how to work with them FileCleaning the brake band and sprocket interior Cleaning the guide bar Replacing the saw chainReplacing the suction head Cleaning the air filter Checking the ignition spark Replacing the starter cable Replacing the return spring CAREFUL1Injury hazard! The return spring can pop outReplacing the return spring Mounting the fan housing Replacinglcleaning the spark arrester screenInstructions for periodic maintenance Service, spare parts and guaranteeMalfunction System Observation GuaranteeSpare parts CauseExtract from the spare parts list DCS 7300,7301DCS 7900,7901 Page DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301 , 7900,7901 Additionnels Mesures de securite supplementaires Condition physique Utilisation de la tronGonneuse Porter le casque, les lunettes et acoustiques de protectionTransport de la tronqonneuse Ravitaillementen carburant DemarrageInstructionsde ravitaillement @ @ Instructions de coupe ’huile ou de graisseIA-A Choc de recul KickbackLaforce de choc derecul est proportionnelleaI’impact AffQtage des plaquettes de coupe de la ChalnePour eviter le choc de recul Les limiteurs de profondeursPour eviter la traction Le reculPour eviter le recul AbattageInstructions d’abattage Methode de sectionnement Methode de coupe en plongeeEbranchage DebitageEntretien et reparation Entretien et stockage de la tronqonneuseCouDe transversale Designation des pieces Silencieux avec pare-etincellesCaracteristiques techniques Mise EN Route Montage du guide et de la chaine de sciageTendre la chaine de sciage Enclencher le frein de chaine bloquer ContrBle de la tension de la chaineFrein de chaine Liberer le frein a mainCarburants Melange carburantHuile de chaine de sciage Remplissage des reservoirs Remarque importante pour les huiles de chaine de sciage bioRemarque Verifier le graissage de la chaineReglage du graissage de la chaine0 Effectuer que si le moteur est arrete! StopDemarrer le moteur Verifier le frein de chaineReglage du carburateur Mincll. .ll~.,ral Affirtage de la chaine de sciageLime et guidage de la lime NettoyerIinterieurde labandedefrein dechaine Et de la roue a chaineRemplacement de la crepine daspiration Nettoyer le guide de la chaineNouvelle chaine de sciage Nettoyage du filtre d’air Ne pas nettoyer le filtre a air a I’essenceRemplacement de bougie Verification de I’etincelle d’allumagePage Montage du carter du ventilateur Nettoyage de I’espace cylindreChangement I nettoyage du pare-etinceiles Indications de maintenance et d’entretien periodiques AockagePieces de rechange GarantieExtrait de la liste des pieces de rechange DCS 6400,6401 DCS 7300, 7301 DCS 7900Page Makita Canada Inc Dolmar Division Forbes Street Whitby, Ontario Canada, L I N