Makita DCS 6000I, DCS 6800I manual Maintenance and Repair, Maintaining and storing the saw

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1. Relieving cut

Pressure side

Tension side

2. Cross cut

33

2. Cross cut

Tension side

Pressure side

1. Relieving cut

34

WARNING!

5.Logs under strain require special attention to prevent the saw from pinching. The first cut is made on the compression side to relieve the stress on the log (see fig. 33, 34). The bucking cut is then made as shown. If the saw pinches, stop the engine and remove it from the log.

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WARNING!

6.Only properly trained professionals should work in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled (i. e. a blowdown area, fig. 35). Work- ing in blowdown areas is extremely hazard- ous.

WARNING!

7.Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting. Pull out exposed and cleared logs first.

Maintenance and Repair

Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp- erly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of this Manual.

WARNING !

Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain is stopped before commencing any mainte- nance or repair work or cleaning the saw. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not de- scribed in this Manual. Have such work performed by your MAKITA service shop only.

Maintaining and storing the saw

Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated; replace worn sprockets or chains.

Keep the chain sharp. You can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood.

Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use.

Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean.

Store saws in a high or locked place, away from children.

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Contents Owner’s Safety Manual RE Y Makita DCS 6000i ContentsSymbols Delivery inventoryRecycling Additional safety precautions Safety precautions for chain saw operatorsOperator General Safety PrecautionsDiscription of symbols used on chain saws Ansi B175.1-1991Transporting the chain saw Proper clothingSaw Use of the sawFueling instructions Chain saw operating instructionsFeet FuelingImportant adjustments Working conditionsCutting instructions Reactive forces during the cut, including kickback KickbackDepth gauges Saw chain cutter sharpnessTo avoid kickback Speed of contact at which the cutter contacts the objectTo avoid pull-in Cutting techniquesPushback To avoid pushback = cutting down area Felling instructionsSectioning Method Plunge-Cut MethodLimbing Bucking129 Maintaining and storing the saw Maintenance and RepairYear of manufacture 523.102.672 443.053.661 Denomination of components Identification plateDCS Serial noLength Pitch Technical dataApproved bar and chain combinations Models Makita DCS 6000iMounting the guide bar and saw chain StopEngaging the chain brake braking Chain brakeTightening the saw chain Checking the chain tensionHandling and storage Waste oilFuel / Refuelling Fuel mixtureLubricating the chain Adjusting the chain lubricationClean screw cap and tank after refuelling RefuellingStarting the engine Stopping the engineChecking the chain brake Checking the chain lubrication Adjusting the carburetorExcessive depth increases the risk of kickback Working in winterSharpening the saw chain 030Cleaning the guide bar Files and how to work with themProtective gloves must be worn Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior Replacing the saw chainReplacing the suction head Electrode gap Cleaning the air filterReplacing the spark plug Stop Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK Bpmr 7AReplacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen Replacing the return spring Replacing the starter cableService, spare parts and guarantee Instructions for daily and periodic maintenanceMaintenance and repair Malfunction System Observation Cause TroubleshootingGuarantee Spare partsBar and chain combinations Canada Extract from the spare parts list DCSPage Makita U.S.A., INC Makita Canada INC