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.,
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute | B |
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Society of Automotive Engineers | SAEJ |
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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
DCS 430, DCS 431, DCS 520, DCS 520i, DCS 540, DCS 5200i |
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Contents | Page | Contents | Page |
Delivery inventory | 3 | Sharpening the saw chain | |
Symbols | 3 | Cleaning the guide bar | 25 |
Safety precautions | 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 | Cleaning the air filter | 27 | |
Chain brake | 19 | Replacing the spark plug | 27 |
Fuel / Refuelling | 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 | |
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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