Makita DCS430, DCS431, DCS520, DCS520i, DCS540, DCS5200, DCS5200i manual Re Y

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WARNING !

Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and carefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions are described in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from MAKITA U.S.A., INC., 14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, USA, Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.

This product complies with: American National Standard Institute

B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.

Canadian Standards Association

Z62.1-95 chain saw safety standard.

 

Z62.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.

Society of Automotive Engineers

SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small

 

engine exhaust system fire ignition

 

suppression”

With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the assembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can, despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting satisfaction from this first-rate product. The following industrial property rights apply: US 4465440, US 5411382, EP 0236858, EP 0560201, GBM 8710075, GBM 8809928, GBM 9203378, GBM 29616652.

DCS 430, DCS 431, DCS 520, DCS 520i, DCS 540, DCS 5200i

 

Contents

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Contents

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Delivery inventory

3

Sharpening the saw chain

24-25

Symbols

3

Cleaning the guide bar

25

Safety precautions

4-15

Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior

26

Denomination of components

16

Replacing the saw chain

26

Technical data

17

Replacing the suction head

26

Approved bar and chain combinations

17

Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen

26

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

18-19

Cleaning the air filter

27

Chain brake

19

Replacing the spark plug

27

Fuel / Refuelling

20-21

Replacing the starter cable

28

Adjusting the chain lubrication

21

Replacing the return spring

28

Starting the engine

22

Mounting the fan housing

28

Stopping the engine

22

Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 29

Checking the chain brake

23

Service, spare parts and guarantee

29-30

Checking the chain lubrication

23

Troubleshooting

30

Adjusting the carburetor

23

Extract from the spare parts list

31

Working in winter

24

Adress list

62

The MAKITA DCS 430, DCS 431, DCS 520, DCS 520i, DCS 540, DCS 5200i will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).

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Contents Owner’s and Safety Manual DCS 430, DCS 431, DCS 520, DCS 520i, DCS 540, DCS Contents RE YRecycling SymbolsDelivery inventory Safety precautions for chain saw operators Additional safety precautionsAnsi B175.1-1991 General Safety PrecautionsDiscription of symbols used on chain saws 45M6Use of the saw Proper clothingSaw Transporting the chain sawFueling Chain saw operating instructionsFeet Fueling instructionsCutting instructions Important adjustmentsWorking conditions Kickback Reactive forces during the cut, including kickbackSpeed of contact at which the cutter contacts the object Saw chain cutter sharpnessTo avoid kickback Depth gaugesTo avoid pushback Cutting techniquesPushback To avoid pull-inFelling instructions = cutting down areaPlunge-Cut Method Sectioning Method129 LimbingBucking Maintenance and Repair Maintaining and storing the sawDCS 24 23 22 18Denomination of components Identification plate Technical data Mounting the guide bar and saw chain Bled it completely and inspectedEngaging the chain brake braking Chain brakeChecking the chain tension Tightening the saw chain Releasing the chain brakeFuel mixture Waste oilFuel / Refuelling Handling and storageRefuelling Adjusting the chain lubricationClean screw cap and tank after refuelling Lubricating the chainStarting the engine Checking the chain lubrication Adjusting the carburetorChecking the chain brake Chain 085 Working in winterSharpening the saw chain Chain 094, 102 / 3/8Cleaning the guide bar Files and how to work with themReplacing the suction head Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interiorReplacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen Replacing the saw chainBosch WSR 6F or NGK Bpmr 7A Cleaning the air filterReplacing the spark plug Stop Electrode gapReplacing the return spring Mounting the fan housingReplacing the starter cable Maintenance and repair Service, spare parts and guaranteeInstructions for daily and periodic maintenance Spare parts TroubleshootingGuarantee Malfunction System Observation CauseExtract from the spare parts list DCS 430 DCS 520, 520i, 540RE Y Makita DCS 430, 431, 520, 520i, 540 SommaireRecyclage SymbolesEtendue de la fourniture Porter le casque les lunettes et acoustiques de protectionMesures de sé curité supplé mentaires ’utilisateur Description des symboles figurant sur les tronç onneusesMesures gé né rales de sé curité Condition physiqueUtilisation de la tronç onneuse Quels vê tements porter?La tronç onneuse Porter le casque, les lunettes et acoustiques de protectionInstructions de ravitaillement PiedsRavitaillement en carburant 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 Pour é viter le recul Techniques de coupeLe 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 Plaque signatique Longueur Pas Ré fé rence Caracté ristiques techniquesCombinaisons autorisé es de guides et de chaînes Models DCS 520, 520i, DCS 540, DCSMise EN Route Montage du guide et de la chaîne de sciageFrein de chaîne Enclencher le frein de chaîne bloquerManiement et stockage Carburants/ravitaillementMé lange carburant Huile de chaîne de sciageRespecter Imperativement LES Regles DE Securite Remplissage des ré servoirsRé glage du graissage de la chaîne Dé marrage à froid Makita DCS 430, 431, 520 Dé marrer le moteurDé marrage à froid Makita DCS 520i et Comportement à suivre en cas de pannesVé rifier le graissage de la chaîne Vé rifier le frein de chaîneRé glage du carburateur De sciage Marche hivernaleAffû tage de la chaîne 025 chaîne 085Nettoyer le guide de la chaîne Changement / nettoyage du pare-é tincelles Remplacement de la cré pine d’aspirationNouvelle chaîne de sciage Ecartement des é lectrodes Remplacement de bougieNettoyage du filtre d’air Bosch WSR 6F ouMontage du carter du ventilateur Remplacement du cordon de lancementRemplacement du ressort de rappel Instruction dentretien quotidien et pé riodique Service d’atelier, piè ces de rechange et garantieMaintenance et ré parations Recherche de pannes Piè ces de rechangeGarantie Panne Systè me Observation Origine22 21 15614 Extrait de la liste des piè ces de rechangeDCS 430 DCS 520 DCS 540 Makita U.S.A., Inc Makita Canada Inc USA