12 Topping The Engine; 13 Chec Ing The Chain Bra E; 14 Ad Usting The Carburetor - Makita EA3200S Instruction Manual

6-12. Stopping the engine
epress the combination switch
NOTE: After being pressed down the combination switch will
revert to the position again The engine is switched o
can be turned on again without moving the combination switch
6-13. Checking the chain brake
The chain brake must be checked before every use of the
saw!
tart the engine as described above have a secure footing
place the chain saw on the ground so that the chain and guide
bar are not near anything)
(Fig. 57)
old the front handle rmly with your other hand on the rear
grip
6-14. Adjusting the carburetor
(Fig. 58)
CAUTION: Carburetor adjustment may only be done by a
specialist MAKITA service center!
Only adjusting screw (S) can be manipulated by the user.
If the saw chain moves in idle i e without the throttle being
pressed), it is imperative to correct the idle speed!
Do not adjust the idle speed until after complete
assembly and testing of the saw!
Idle speed adjustment must only be undertaken when
the engine is warm, with a clean air lter and properly
installed guide bar and chain.
se a screwdriver 4 mm blade) for idle ad ustments
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SERVICE
IMPORTANT: To cut o the ignition current push the
combination switch all the way down past the resistance point
to the safety position
but
et the engine run at medium speed and push the handguard
6) in the direction of the arrow using the bac of your hand
until the chain bra e engages The chain should now stop
immediately
Bring the engine bac to idle and release the chain bra e
Caution: If the chain does not stop immediately in this
test, turn o the engine immediately. Do NOT use the
chain saw in this condition! Contact a MAKITA authorized
service center.
Adjusting the idle speed
Turn adjusting screw (S) counter-clockwise unscrew) Idle
speed decreases
Turn adjusting screw (S) clockwise screw in) Idle speed
increases
Important: If the saw chain still moves during idle even
after you have adjusted the idle speed, do NOT use the
saw. Take it to a MAKITA service center!
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