Table Of Contents; Packing; Safety Precautions; General Precautions - Makita DCS230T Original Instruction Manual

Table of contents

EC Declaration of Conformity..................................... 14
Packing ......................................................................... 15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................. 15
General precautions ............................................... 15
Protective equipment.............................................. 15
Fuels/Refuelling...................................................... 16
Putting into operation.............................................. 16
Kickback ................................................................. 16
Working behavior/Method of working ..................... 17
Transport and storage ............................................ 18
Maintenance ........................................................... 18
First aid................................................................... 18
Vibration ................................................................. 18
Technical data ............................................................. 19
Denomination of components ................................... 20
PUTTING INTO OPERATION ....................................... 20
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain................... 20
Tightening the saw chain ........................................ 20
Chain brake ............................................................ 21
Fuel......................................................................... 21
Refuelling................................................................ 22
Adjusting the chain lubrication................................ 22
Checking the chain lubrication................................ 22
Starting the engine.................................................. 22
Cold start: ............................................................... 23
Warm start: ............................................................. 23
Stopping the engine ............................................... 23
Checking the chain brake ....................................... 23
Adjusting the carburetor ............................................. 23
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 23
Sharpening the saw chain ..................................... 23
Cleaning the guide bar, lubricating the sprocket
nose........................................................................ 24
Replacing the saw chain......................................... 24
Replacing the suction head .................................... 24
Cleaning the air filter............................................... 24
Replacing the spark plug ........................................ 24
Cleaning the muffler ............................................... 25
Cleaning the cylinder space ................................... 25
Instructions for periodic maintenance..................... 25
Service, spare parts and guarantee ........................... 25
Trouble shooting ......................................................... 26
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Packing

Your MAKITA chain saw will be delivered in a protective
cardboard box to prevent transport damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently
reuse-able or suitable for recycling (waste paper
recycling).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:
This chain saw is designed especially for tree care
and surgery. All work with this chain saw is to be
carried out by properly trained persons only. Observe
all literature, procedures and recommendations from
the relevant professional organization. Failure to do
so constitutes a high accident risk! We recommend
always using a rising platform (cherry picker, lift) for
sawing in trees. Rappelling techniques are extremely
dangerous and require special training! The operator
must be trained in and familiar with the use of safety
equipment and working and climbing techniques!
Always use the appropriate belts, ropes and
carabiners when working in trees. Always use
restraining equipment for both the operator and the
saw!
General precautions (Fig. 1 & 2)
- To ensure correct operation the user has to read
this instruction manual to make himself familiar with
the characteristics of the chain saw. Users insufficiently
informed will endanger themselves as well as others
due to improper handling.
- Lend this chain saw only to persons with training and
experience in the use of tree-surgery saws. Always
hand over the instruction manual.
- Children and young persons aged under 18 years must
not be allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over
the age of 16 years may, however, use the chain saw
for the purpose of being trained as long as they are
under the supervision of a qualified trainer.
- Use chain saws always with the utmost care and
attention.
- Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical
condition. If you are tired, your attention will be
reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a working
day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user
has to accept liability for others.
- Never work under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
- A fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate
vicinity when working in easily inflammable vegetation
or when it has not rained for a long time (danger of
fire).
Protective equipment (Fig. 3 & 4)
- In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as
well as to protect your hearing the following
protective equipment must be used during
operation of the chain saw:
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