Starting The Engine; Cold Starting; Warm Starting; Stopping The Engine - Makita EA3500S Instruction Manual

adjusting screw:
• to the right for a faster
• to the left for a slower
oil feed rate.
Select one of the two settings, depending on the guide bar
length.
While working, make sure there is enough chain oil in the
tank. If necessary, add oil.
(Fig. 55)
To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide
groove at the crank case (2) and the oil inlet bore in the guide
bar (3) must be cleaned regularly.
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.
6-11. Starting the engine (Fig. 56)
Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely
assembled and checked!
Move at least 3 meters/10 feet away from the place where the
chain saw was fuelled.
Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw on
the ground in such a way that the guide bar and chain are not
near anything.
Actuate the chain brake (block it).
Hold the front handle firmly with one hand and press the saw
against the ground.
Hold down the rear handguard with your right foot as shown.
Note: The Featherlight-Start System lets you start the saw
without effort. Go through the starting procedure smoothly
and evenly.
6-12. Cold starting: (Fig. 57)
Cold start (Choke)
ON
Warm start (ON)
Engine off
Combination switch in safety position
(ignition current cut off, necessary for all
maintenance, repair, and installation work)
Prime the fuel pump (5) by pressing it several times until you
can see fuel in the pump.
Move the combination switch (1) up (choke position). This
also actuates the half-throttle lock.
Pull the starter handle (2) smoothly and evenly.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter cable more than about
50 cm/20" out, and let it back in slowly by hand.
Repeat the starting procedure twice.
Move the combination switch (1) to the central "ON" position.
Pull the starter handle smoothly and evenly again. As soon as
the engine is running, grasp the rear handle (the safety lock
button (3) is actuated by the palm of the hand) and press the
throttle trigger (4).
CAUTION: The engine must be put in idle immediately after
starting. If this is not done, the clutch can be damaged.
Now disengage the chain brake.

6-13. Warm starting:

As described above for cold starting, but before starting push
the combination switch (1) up (Choke position) and
then right away back to the middle "ON" position. This is
only to engage the half-throttle lock. If the engine doesn't
start after 2 or 3 pulls, repeat the entire starting procedure as
described for cold starting.
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NOTE: If the engine was switched off only for a short time,
the saw can be started without using the combination switch.
Important: If the fuel tank has been completely emptied and
the engine has stopped due to lack of fuel prime the fuel
pump (5) by pressing it several times until you can see fuel in
the pump.

6-14. Stopping the engine

Depress the combination switch
NOTE: After being pressed down, the combination switch will
revert to the ON position again. The engine is switched off,
but can be turned on again without moving the combination
switch.
IMPORTANT: To cut off the ignition current, push the
combination switch all the way down past the resistance point
to the safety position ( ).
6-15. Checking the chain brake (Fig. 58)
The chain brake must be checked before every use of the
saw!
Start 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).
Hold the front handle firmly, with your other hand on the rear
grip.
Let the engine run at medium speed and push the handguard
(6) in the direction of the arrow using the back of your hand,
until the chain brake engages. The chain should now stop
immediately.
Bring the engine back to idle and release the chain brake.
Caution: If the chain does not stop immediately in this
test, turn off the engine immediately. Do NOT use the
chain saw in this condition! Contact a MAKITA service
centre.
6-16. Adjusting the carburetor (Fig. 59)
CAUTION: Carburetor adjustment may only be done by a
specialist MAKITA service centre!
SERVICE
Only adjusting screw (T) 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 filter and properly
installed guide bar and chain.
Use a screwdriver (4 mm blade) for idle adjustments.
Adjusting the idle speed
Turn adjusting screw (T) counter-clockwise (unscrew): Idle
speed decreases.
Turn adjusting screw (T) 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 centre!

7. MAINTENANCE

7-1. Sharpening the saw chain

CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or
(1).