Table Of Contents - Makita DCS 430 Owner's And Safety Manual

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 U.S.A.,
INC., 149304 Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, USA, Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA
CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1 N 787, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
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This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
262.1 -95 chain saw safety standard.
262.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 ,Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
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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 541 1382,
EP 0236858, EP 0560201, GBM 8710075, GBM 8809928, GBM 9203378, GEM 29616652.
DCS 430, DCS 431, DCS 520, DCS 5201, DCS 540, DCS 5200i
Contents
Delivery inventory
Symbols
Safety precautions
Denomination of components
Technical data
Approved bar and chain combinations
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
Chain brake
Fuel I Refuelling
Adjusting the chain lubrication
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
Checking the chain brake
Checking the chain lubrication
Adjusting the carburetor
Working in winter
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Sharpening the saw chain
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Cleaning the guide bar 25
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 26
Replacing the saw chain 26
Replacing the suction head 26
Replacing I cleaning the spark arrester screen 26
Cleaning the air filter 27
Replacing the spark plug 27
Replacing the starter cable 28
Replacing the return spring 28
Mounting the fan housing 28
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 29
Troubleshooting 30
Extract from the spare parts !ist 31
Adress list 62
Service, spare parts and guarantee
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The MAKITA DCS
430,
DCS 431, DCS 520, DCS 520i, DCS 540, DCS 5200i 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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