Putting Into Operation - Makita EA3700T Original Instruction Manual

• Ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil (environmental protection). Use
an appropriate base.
• Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors will accumulate near the
floor (explosion hazard).
• Ensure to firmly tighten the screw caps of the fuel and oil tanks.
• Change the place before starting the engine (at least 3 m from the place of refuelling)
(6).
• Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Buy only as much as will be
consumed in the near future.
• Use only approved and marked containers for the transport and storage of fuel and
chain oil. Ensure children have no access to fuel or chain oil.

Putting into operation

• Do not work on your own. There must be someone around in case of an
emergency.
• Ensure that there are no children or other people within the working area. Pay
attention to any animals in the working area, as well (7).
Before starting work the chain saw must be checked for perfect function and
operating safety according to the prescriptions.
Check especially the function of the chain brake, the correct mounting of the guide
bar, the correct sharpening and tightening of the chain, the firm mounting of the
sprocket guard, the easy motion of the throttle lever and the function of the throttle
lever lock, the cleanliness and dryness of the handles, and the function of the ON/
OFF switch.
• Put the chain saw only into operation if it is completely assembled. Never use the
chain saw when it is not completely assembled.
• Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a safe footing.
• Put the chain saw into operation only as described in this instruction manual (8).
Other starting methods are not allowed.
• When starting the chain saw it must be well supported and securely held. The guide
bar and chain must not be in contact with any object.
• When working with the chain saw always hold it with both hands. Take the
rear handle with the right hand and the tubular handle with the left hand. Hold the
handles tightly with your thumbs facing your fingers. It is extremely dangerous to
work with one hand, as the saw can fall through the completed cut uncontrolled
(high risk of injury). Furthermore, it is impossible to control kickback with one hand.
• CAUTION: When releasing the throttle lever the chain will keep on running for
a short period of time (freewheeling).
• Continuously ensure that you have a safe footing.
• Hold the chain saw such that you will not breathe in the exhaust gas. Do not work
in closed rooms (danger of poisoning).
• Switch off the chain saw immediately if you observe any changes in its
operating behavior.
• The engine must be switched off before checking the chain tension, tightening
the chain, replacing it or clearing malfunctions (9).
• When the sawing device is hit by stones, nails or other hard objects, switch off the
engine immediately and check the sawing device.
• When stopping work or leaving the working place switch off the chain saw (9) and
put it down such that nobody is endangered.
• Do not put the overheated power chain saw in dry grass or on any inflammable
objects. The muffler is very hot (danger of fire).
• CAUTION: Oil dropping from the chain or guide bar after having stopped the saw
chain will pollute the soil.
Always use an appropriate base.
Kickback
• When working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks may occur.
• Kickback occurs when the upper part of the end of the guide bar inadvertently
touches wood or other hard objects (10).
• Before the saw chain enters the cut, it can slip to the side or jump (caution: high
risk of kickback).
• This causes the saw to be thrown back toward the user with great force and out of
control. Risk of injury!
In order to prevent kickback, follow these rules:
• Only specially-trained persons should perform plunge cuts, i.e., piercing timber
or wood with the tip of the saw!
• Always observe the end of the guide bar. Be careful when continuing an already
started cut.
• When starting to cut the chain must be running.
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8
Maintenance
Refuelling
Sharpening the chain
9
10
4
3 Meter
Stopping work
Transport
Putting out of function