Table Of Contents - Makita EA3200S Operator's Manual

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 www.makitausa.
com and 1-800-4-MAKITA (462-5482) and MAKITA CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N
7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operat-
ing hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours,
B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.
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.
Contents
Delivery inventory .................................................... 5
Symbols ................................................................... 5
Safety precautions ..............................................6-17
Denomination of components ................................ 18
Technical data ........................................................ 19
Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket
guard
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .........20-21
Tightening the saw chain .................................. 21
Checking the chain tension ............................... 22
Retightening the saw chain ............................... 22
Only for the QuickSet guide bar
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .............. 23
Tensioning the saw chain .................................. 24
Checking the chain tension ............................... 24
Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 24
Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard
(TLC)
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .............. 25
Tightening the saw chain .................................. 26
Checking the chain tension ............................... 27
Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 27
For all models
Chain brake ........................................................... 27
Engaging the chain brake (braking) ....................... 27
Fuel / Refuelling ................................................28-29
The EA3200S and EA3201S will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Card-
board is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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WARNING !
Canadian Standards Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
EA3200S, EA3201S
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Z62.1-03 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-04 chain saw kickback standard.
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 "Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition sup-
pression"
Contents
Chain lubrication .................................................... 30
Starting the engine ................................................. 31
Stopping the engine ............................................... 31
Checking the chain brake ...................................... 32
Adjusting the carburetor ......................................... 33
Sharpening the saw chain .................................34-35
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket guard ......... 36
Cleaning the guide bar ........................................... 36
Replacing the saw chain ........................................ 37
Cleaning the air filter .............................................. 38
Replacing the spark plug ....................................... 39
Checking the muffler screws .................................. 39
Replacing the starter cable .................................... 40
Replacing the return spring .................................... 40
Mounting the fan housing ....................................... 40
Cleaning the cylinder fins ....................................... 41
Replacing the suction head .................................... 41
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ...... 41
Instructions for periodic maintenance .................... 42
Service, spare parts and guarantee ....................... 43
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 44
Extract from the spare parts list .........................45-46
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