Fuels / Refuelling; Putting Into Operation - Makita DCS9010 Instruction Manual

Fuels / Refuelling

- Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw.
- Do not smoke or work near open Þ res (5).
- Let the engine cool down before refuelling.
- Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin
should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always wear
protective gloves when refuelling. Frequently clean and change
protective clothes. Do not breathe in fuel vapors. Inhalation of fuel
vapours can be hazardous to your health.
- Do not spill fuel or chain oil. When you have spilt fuel or oil imme-
diately clean the chain saw. Fuel should not come in contact with
clothes. If your clothes have come in contact with fuel, change
them ot once.
- Ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil (environ mental
protection). Use an appropriate base.
- Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors will accu-
mulate near the ß oor (explosion hazard).
- Ensure to Þ rmly 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. Another person must be nearby
in case of emergencies (within shouting distance).
- 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 per-
fect function and operating safety according to the prescrip-
tions.
Check especially the function of the chain brake, the correct
mounting of the guide bar, the correct sharpening and tighten-
ing of the chain, the Þ rm 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 com -
pletely assembled.
- Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a safe foo-
ting.
- 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 se-
curely 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 back handle with the right hand and the tubular
handle with the left hand. Hold the handles tightly with your thumbs
facing your Þ ngers.
- CAUTION: When releasing the throttle lever the chain will
keep on running for a short period of time (free-wheeling).
- Continuously ensure that you have a safe footing.
- Hold the chain saw so that you will not breathe in the exhaust gas.
Do not work in closed rooms (danger of being contaminated).
- 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 leving 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 inß ammable objects. The mufß er is very hot (danger of Þ re).
- CAUTION: Oil dropping from the chain or guide bar after having
stopped the saw chain will pollute the soil. Always use an appro-
priate base.
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● Maintenance
● Refuelling
● Sharpening the chain
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● Stopping work
● Transport
● Putting out of
function
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