Refuelling; Adjusting The Chain Lubrication; Checking The Chain Lubrication; Starting The Engine - Makita DCS230T Instruction Manual

Chain oil
Use an oil with adhesive additive for
lubricating the chain and guide bar. The
adhesive additive prevents the oil from
being flung off the chain too quickly.
We recommend the use of chain oil which
is bio-degradable in order to protect the
environment. The use of bio-degradable oil
may even be required by local regulations.
The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special
vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has
been granted the "blue angel" (Blauer Umweltschutz-
Engel) for being particularly environment-friendly (RAL
UZ 48).
BIOTOP chain oil is available in the
following sizes:
1 l order number 980 008 210
5 l order number 980 008 211
Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a
limited period of time. It should be used
within 2 years from the date of manufacture
(printed on the container).
Important note on bio-degradable chain oils:
If you are not planning to use the saw again for an
extended period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a
small amount of regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then run
the saw for a time. This is necessary to flush out all
remaining bio-degradable oil from the oil tank, oil-feed
system, chain and guide bar, as many such oils tend to
leave sticky residues over time, which can cause damage
to the oil pump or other parts.
The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP
chain oil again. In case of damage caused by using waste
oil or inappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be
null and void.
Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil.
NEVER USE WASTE OIL (Fig. 38)
Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment.
Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic
substances. Residues in waste oil result in a high degree
of wear and tear at the oil pump and the sawing device.
In case of damage caused by using waste oil or
unappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be null
and void.
Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil.
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin
comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and
for an extended period of time, it will desiccate. Various
skin deseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions
are known to occur. Eyes can be irritated by contact with
oil. If oil comes into your eyes, immediately wash them
with clear water.
If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!
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Refuelling (Fig. 39)
FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.
The engine must be switched off!
Thoroughly clean the area around the caps, to prevent dirt
from getting into the fuel or oil tank.
Unscrew the cap and fill the tank with fuel (fuel/oil mixture)
or chain oil as the case may be. Fill up to the bottom edge
of the filler neck. Be careful not to spill fuel or chain oil!
Tighten the fuel caps far as it will go.
Clean screw cap and tank after refuelling.
Lubricating the chain
During operation there must always be
sufficient chain oil in the chain-oil tank to
provide good chain lubrication. One filling is
sufficient for about one half-hour of
continuous operation. When working, check
that there is still sufficient chain oil in the
tank and top up if necessary. Check only
when the engine is switched off!
Adjusting the chain lubrication (Fig. 40)
The engine must be switched off.
You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting
screw (1). The amount of oil can be adjusted using the
universal wrench.
To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil
guide groove at the housing (2) and the oil inlet bore in the
guide bar (3) must be cleaned regularly. (Fig. 41)
Checking the chain lubrication (Fig. 42)
Never work with the chain saw without sufficient chain
lubrication. Otherwise the service life of the chain and
guide bar will be reduced.
Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the
oil feed.
Check the oil feed rate as described below: Start the chain
saw (see "Starting the engine").
Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk
or the ground (use an appropriate base).
If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oil trace
because oil will be flung off the sawing device. Pay
attention to the direction the wind is blowing and avoid
unnecessary exposure to the oil spray!
NOTE:
After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual
chain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar
and the chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!
Place the saw on a suitable surface.
Starting the engine (Fig. 43)
Do not start the saw until it has been completely
assembled and inspected!
Move at least 3 m away from the place where you fuelled
the saw.