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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 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 manual. Additional 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.
The MAKITA DCS 9010 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).
Contents Page
Packing ................................................................................2
Delivery inventory............................................................... 3
Symbols............................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................... 4-15
Denomination of components .........................................16
Technical data................................................................... 17
PUTTING INTO OPERATION ...................................... 18-23
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ...............................18
Tightening the saw chain ....................................................19
Chain brake......................................................................... 19
Fuels / Refuelling ................................................................20
Adjusting the chain lubrication ............................................21
Starting and stopping the engine ........................................22
Checking the chain brake ...................................................22
Checking the chain lubrication............................................ 22
Adjusting the carburetor.................................................. 23
Working in winter.............................................................. 23
MAINTENANCE............................................................ 24-30
Sharpening the saw chain............................................. 24-25
Cleaning the guide bar........................................................ 25
Cleaning the chain brake band ...........................................25
Checking and replacing the sprocket.................................. 26
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen................... 26
Checking the muffler screws............................................... 26
Replacing the starter cable .................................................27
Replacing the return spring................................................. 27
Replacing the suction head................................................. 27
Cleaning the air filter........................................................... 28
Replacing the spark plug.....................................................28
Replacing the vibration damper ..........................................29
Instructions for periodic maintenance .................................30
Service, spare parts and guarantee .......................... 30-31
Troubleshooting................................................................ 31
Extract from spare parts list ............................................32
Adress list.......................................................................... 64
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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.
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 5411382,
EP 0440827, EP0560201, GBM 8909508, GBM 8913638, GBM 9203378.
RE YMAKITA DCS 9010