Trouble Shooting - Makita DCS230T Original Instruction Manual

Spare parts
Reliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of your
chain saw, depend among other things on the quality of
the spare parts used. Use only original MAKITA parts.
Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the
highest quality in material, dimensions, functioning and
safety.
Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained
from your local dealer. He will also have the spare part
lists to determine the required spare part numbers, and
will be constantly informed about the latest improvements
and spare part innovations.
Please bear in mind that if parts other than original
MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically
invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee.
Guarantee
MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore
reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged
parts resulting from material or production faults occurring
within the guarantee period after purchase. Please note
that in some countries particular guarantee conditions
may exist. If you have any questions, please contact your
salesman, who is responsible for the guarantee of the
product. Please note that we cannot accept any
responsibility for damage caused by:

Trouble shooting

Malfunction System
Chain does not run Chain brake
Engine does not Ignition system
start or only with
difficulty
Fuel supply
Compression
system
Mechanical
malfunction
Warm start Carburetor
difficulties
Engine starts, but Fuel supply
dies immediately
Insufficient power Several systems
may be involved
simultaneously
No chain lubrication Oil tank/pump
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• Disregard of the instruction manual.
• Non-performance of the required maintenance and
cleaning.
• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of
the upper performance limits.
• Use of guide bars and chains which have not been
approved.
• Use of guide bar and chain lengths which have not
been approved.
• Use of force, improper use, misuse or accidents.
• Damage from overheating due to dirt on the recoil
starter.
• Work on the chain saw by unskilled persons or
inappropriate repairs.
• Use of unsuitable spare parts or parts which are not
original MAKITA parts, insofar as they have caused the
damage.
• Use of unsuitable or old oil.
• Damage related to conditions arising from lease or rent
contracts.
Cleaning, servicing and adjustment work is not covered
by the guarantee. All repairs covered by the guarantee
must be performed by a MAKITA service centre.
Observation Cause
Engine runs Chain brake actuated.
Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, compression system,
mechanical malfunction.
No ignition spark Switch on STOP, fault or short-circuit in the wiring, plug
cap or spark plug defective.
Fuel tank is filled Choke in wrong position, carburetor defective, suction
head dirty, fuel line bent or interrupted.
Inside Faulty crankcase gasket, radial shaft packings
defective, cylinder or piston rings defective.
Outside Spark plug does not seal.
Starter does not Spring in starter broken, broken parts inside the engine.
engage
Fuel tank is filled Wrong carburetor adjustment.
Ignition spark
Fuel tank is filled Wrong idling adjustment, suction head or carburetor
dirty. Tank venting defective, fuel line interrupted, cable
defective, STOP switch defective.
Engine is idling Air filter dirty, wrong carburetor adjustment, muffler
clogged, exhaust channel in cylinder clogged.
No oil on the chain Oil tank empty.
Oil guide groove dirty.