Makita DCS34 manual Chain brake, Engaging the chain brake braking, Checking the chain tension

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Checking the chain tension

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 off.

NOTE:

It is recommended to use 2-3 chains alternatively.

In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar should be turned over whenever replacing the chain.

Chain brake

The DCS 34 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, pages 5, 9, 10), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia activation if the kickback is strong enough.

The chain will stop within a fraction of a second.

The chain brake is installed to block the saw chain before starting the engine and to stop it immediately in case of an kickback emergency.

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Engaging the chain brake (braking)

If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration of the guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard (1) will automatically actuate the chain brake.

To engage the chain brake manually, simply push the hand guard (1) forward (towards the tip of the saw) with your left hand (arrow 1).

Releasing the chain brake

Pull the hand guard (1) towards you (arrow 2) until you feel it catch. The brake is now released.

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Contents DCS Contents Makita DCSSymbols Delivery inventorySafety precautions for chain saw operators Additional safety precautionsGeneral Safety Precautions Discription of symbols used on chain sawsAnsi B175.1-1991 OperatorProper clothing SawUse of the saw Transporting the chain sawChain saw operating instructions FeetFueling Fueling instructionsCutting instructions Important adjustmentsWorking conditions Kickback Reactive forces during the cut, including kickbackSaw chain cutter sharpness To avoid kickbackSpeed of contact at which the cutter contacts the object Depth gaugesCutting techniques PushbackTo avoid pushback To avoid pull-inFelling instructions = cutting down areaPlunge-Cut Method Sectioning Method129 LimbingBucking Maintenance and Repair Maintaining and storing the sawFuel tank cap Denomination of components 13 14 Identification plateDCS Length Technical data DCSApproved bar and chain combinations Putting Into Operation Mounting the guide bar and saw chainTightening the saw chain Chain brake Engaging the chain brake brakingChecking the chain tension Releasing the chain brakeFuel Chain oilFuel mixture Correct mixture ratioClean screw cap and tank after refuelling Waste oilRefuelling Important note on bio-degradable chain oilsChecking the chain lubrication Starting the engine Cold startWarm start Stopping the engineSet idle speed Checking the safety chain brakeAdjusting the carburetor Min Sharpening the saw chain Stop025 Files and how to work with them Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior Cleaning the guide bar, lubricating the sprocket noseMulti-purpose grease Grease gunReplacing the suction head Cleaning the air filter StopReplacing the saw chain Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen Replacing the spark plug StopChecking the ignition spark 020Maintenance and repair Instructions for daily and periodic maintenanceService, spare parts and guarantee Troubleshooting GuaranteeSpare parts Malfunction System Observation CauseExtract from the spare parts list DCSSommaire Symboles Etendue de la fournitureMesures de sé curité supplé mentaires Arrêtez le moteur avant de poser la tronçonneuseDescription des symboles figurant sur les tronç onneuses Mesures gé né rales de sé curité’utilisateur Condition physiqueQuels vê tements porter? La tronç onneuseUtilisation de la tronç onneuse Transport de la tronç onneusePieds Ravitaillement en carburantInstructions de ravitaillement Dé marrageInstructions de coupe Ré glages importantsConditions de travail Choc de recul Kickback Les limiteurs de profondeurs Affû tage des plaquettes de coupe de la chaînePour é viter le choc de recul Techniques de coupe Le reculPour é viter le recul Pour é viter la tractionInstructions d’abattage = zone d’abattageMé thode de sectionnement Mé thode de coupe en plongé eEbranchage Dé bitageEntretien et ré paration Entretien et stockage de la tronç onneuseDé signation des piè ces 13 14 Plaque signatique DCSAnnée de construction Numéro de sérieCaracté ristiques techniques DCS Combinaisons autorisé es de guides et de chaînesGuide 3/8 Longueur Ré fé renceMise EN Route Montage du guide et de la chaîne de sciageTendre la chaîne de sciage Frein de chaîne Contrô le de la tension de la chaîneDé clencher le frein de chaîne bloquer Libé rer le frein à mainCarburants Huile de chaîne de sciageMé lange carburant Stockage du carburantHuile Usagé e Remplissage des ré servoirsVé rifier le graissage de la chaîne RemarqueDé marrer le moteur Dé marrage à froidDé marrage à chaud Arrê ter le moteurVé rifier le frein de chaîne Affû tage de la chaîne De sciage65 mm 65 mmLime et guidage de la lime Pompe à graisse Nettoyage du filtre à air Stop Remplacement de la cré pine d’aspirationNouvelle chaîne de sciage Vé rification de l’é tincelle d’allumage Remplacement de bougie StopChangement / nettoyage du pare-é tincelles Maintenance et ré parations Service d’atelier, piè ces de rechange et garantieIndications de maintenance et d’entretien pé riodiques Recherche de pannes Piè ces de rechangeGarantie Panne Systè me Observation OrigineExtrait de la liste des piè ces de rechange Makita U.S.A., Inc Makita Canada Inc USA