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

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	Page	Contents	Page
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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