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The MAKITA DCS430, DCS431, DCS520, DCS520i, DCS540, DCS5200, DCS5200i 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).
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.
RE YContents Page
Delivery inventory 4
Symbols 4
Safety precautions 5-16
Denomination of components 17
Technical data 18
Approved bar and chain combinations 18
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain 19-20
Chain brake 20
Fuel / Refuelling 21-22
Adjusting the chain lubrication 22
Starting the engine 23
Stopping the engine 23
Checking the chain brake 24
Checking the chain lubrication 24
Adjusting the carburetor 24
Working in winter 25
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Sharpening the saw chain 25-26
Cleaning the guide bar 26
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 27
Replacing the saw chain 27
Replacing the fuel filter 27
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 27
Cleaning the air filter 28
Replacing the spark plug 28
Replacing the starter cable 29
Replacing the return spring 29
Mounting the fan housing 29
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 30
Service, spare parts and guarantee 30-31
Troubleshooting 31
Extract from the spare parts list 32
Adress list 64
DCS430, DCS431, DCS520, DCS520i, DCS540, DCS5200, DCS5200i
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 ā€˛Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppressionā€¯
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.