Makita DCS 430 Owner's And Safety Manual page 7

Chain
saw
operating instructions
For assembly follow the procedure in the appropriate
section "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain"
of
this manual.
MAKITA chain, guide bar and sprocket must match
each other (see the appropriate section in this manual).
WARNING!
Propertension
o f
the chain is extremely important.
In order to avoid false setting the tensioning
pr0CedUre must
be followed as described
in
this
manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut@)
for the sprocket guard is (are) tightened securely
after tensioning the chain. Check chain tension
once more after having tightened the nuts and
thereafter at regular intervals (alwaysbeforestarting
to work). If the chain becomes loose while cutting,
shut off the engine and then tighten. Never try to
tighten the chain while the engine is running!
Fueling
Your MAKITA saw uses on oil-gasoline mixture for fuel
(see chapter "Fuel" of this manual).
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extreme caution when handling gasoline
or
fuel
mix. Do-not smoke or bring any sparks or flame
Fueling instructions
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Fuel your chain saw in well ventilated areas or out-
doors. Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool
before refueling. Select bare ground for fueling and
move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from fueling
spot before starting the engine (fig. 5a).
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5a
a
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and
check for leakage.
Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during
operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or
run the engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel has
been wiped away. Clothing with fuel on it has to be
changed immediately (this is a danger to your life!).
Avoid skin contact with fuel. Never loosen or remove
the cap of the fuel tank while the engine is running.
Starting
Do
not drop start.
This
method is very dangerous be-
cause you may lose control of the saw (fig. 6).
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6a
Place the chain saw on firm ground or other solid
surface in an open area. Maintain a good balance and
secure footing. Place your right foot through the rear
handle opening and firmly grasp the front handle with
your left hand (fig. sa).
Be absolutely sure that guide bar and chain are clear
of you or all other obstructions and objects, including
the ground, because when the engine starts in semi-
throttle position, engine speed will be fast enough for
the clutch to engage the sprocket and turn the chain
which may cause a kickback.
Never attempt to start the saw when the guide bar is in
a cut or kerf.
When you pull the starter grip, don't wrap the starter
rope around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap
back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit
the rope to rewind properly. Failure to follow this
procedure may result in injury to hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
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