Makita DCS34 manual Makita DCS, Contents

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: DE 19722629.

MAKITA DCS 34

Contents	Page
Delivery inventory	3
Symbols	3
Safety precautions	4-15
Denomination of components	16
Technical data	17
Approved bar and chain combinations	17
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain	18-19
Checking the chain tension	20
Safety chain brake	20
Fuel / Refuelling	21-22
Checking the chain lubrication	23
Starting the engine	24
Stopping the engine	24
Checking the safety chain brake	25

Contents	Page
Set idle speed	25
Sharpening the saw chain	26-27
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket	28
Cleaning the guide bar	28
Replacing the saw chain	29
Replacing the suction head	29
Cleaning the air filter	29
Replacing the spark plug	30
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen	30
Instructions for periodic maintenance	31
Service, spare parts and guarantee	31-32
Troubleshooting	32
Extract from the spare parts list	33

The MAKITA DCS 34 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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