Chain Oil; Refuelling; Checking The Chain Lubrication; Adjusting The Chain Lubrication - Makita EA3500S Instruction Manual

AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes
in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an
extended period of time, it will desiccate. Various skin
diseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions are known
to occur.
Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into your
eyes, immediately wash them with clear water.
If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!

6-7. Chain oil

Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and
guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being
flung off the chain too quickly.
We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-degradable
in order to protect the environment. The use of bio-
degradable oil may even be required by local regulations.
The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special
vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has
been granted the "blue angel" (Blauer Umweltschutz‑Engel)
for being particularly environment-friendly (RAL UZ 48).
BIOTOP chain oil is available in the following sizes:
1 l
5 l
Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of time. It
should be used within 2 years from the date of manufacture
(printed on the container).
Important note on bio-degradable chain oils
If you are not planning to use the saw again for an extended
period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a small amount of
regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then run the saw for a time.
This is necessary to flush out all remaining bio‑degradable
oil from the oil tank, oil-feed system, chain and guide bar, as
many such oils tend to leave sticky residues over time, which
can cause damage to the oil pump or other parts.
The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP
chain oil again. In case of damage caused by using waste oil
or inappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be null
and void.
Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil.
waste oil
NEVER USE WASTE OIL
Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment.
Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances.
Residues in waste oil result in a high degree of wear and tear
at the oil pump and the sawing device.
In case of damage caused by using waste oil or inappropriate
chain oil the product guarantee will be null and void.
Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil.
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes
in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an
extended period of time, it will desiccate. Various skin
diseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions are known
to occur.
Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into your
eyes, immediately wash them with clear water.
If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!
6-8. Refuelling (Fig. 52)
FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.
The engine must be switched off!
Thoroughly clean the area around the caps, to prevent dirt
from getting into the fuel or oil tank.
Unscrew the tank cap (use the universal wrench if necessary,
see illustration) and fill tank with fuel mixture or saw chain oil
up to the bottom edge of the filling neck. Be careful not to spill
fuel or chain oil!
Chain oil
Fuel/oil mixture
Screw on the tank cap by hand all the way.
Clean the tank cap and the area around the tank after

refuelling.

Lubricating the chain
During operation there must always be sufficient chain
oil in the chain-oil tank to provide good chain lubrication.
At medium oil feed rate, the oil tank holds enough for one
fuel tank's worth of operation. During this procedure check
whether there is enough the chain oil in the tank and refill if
necessary. Do this only with the engine turned off! Screw
on the tank cap by hand all the way.
6-9. Checking the chain lubrication (Fig. 53)
Never work with the chain saw without sufficient chain
lubrica tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide
bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in
the tank and the oil feed.
Check the oil feed rate as described below:
Start the chain saw (see "Starting the engine").
Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk or
the ground (use an appropriate base).
If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oil trace
because oil will be flung off the chain. Pay attention to the
direction the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessary exposure
to the oil spray!
Note:
After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual
chain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and
the chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!
Place the saw on a suitable surface.
6-10. Adjusting the chain lubrication (Fig. 54)
The engine must be switched off!
You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw
(1). The adjusting screw is on the bottom side of the housing.
The oil pump is factory-set to the minimum feed rate. Two
settings are possible - minimum and maximum feed rate.
To adjust the supply rate, use a small screwdriver to turn the
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