Makita DCS 7300, DCS6401, DCS 7901, DCS 7900, DCS 7301 DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301,7900,7901, Contents

WARNING I

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 USA., INC., 14930-CNorthamStreet, La Mirada,CA90638-5753,USA,Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, LIN 787, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.

This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.

Canadian Standards Association 262.1-95 chain saw safety standard. 262.3-96 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.

DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301,7900,7901

Contents	Page
Delivery inventory	3
Symbols	3
Safety precautions	4-15
Denomination of components	16
Technical data	17
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain	18-19
Chain brake	20
Fuel I Refuelling	21-22
Chain lubrication	23
Starting the engine	24
Stopping the engine	24
Checking the chain brake	24
Adjusting the carburetor	25
Working in summer / winter	25
Sharpening the saw chain	26-27
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior	28

Contents	Page
Cleaning the guide bar	29
Replacing the saw chain	29
Replacing the suction head	29
Cleaning the air filter	30
Replacing the spark plug	31
Replacing the starter cable	32
Replacing the return spring	32
Mounting the fan housing	33
Cleaning the cylinder area	33
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen	33

Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 34

Service, spare parts and guarantee	34-35
Trouble shooting	35
Extract from the spare parts list	36
Adress list (see enclosure)

The DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301,7900,7901 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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