Checking The Chain Lubrication; Starting The Engine; Cold Start; Warm Start - Makita DCS232T Instruction Manual

To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove at the housing (2) and the oil
inlet bore in the guide bar (3) must be cleaned regularly.
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Checking the chain lubrication

Never work with the chain saw without sufficient chain lubrication. 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 sawing
device. 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.

Starting the engine

Do not start the saw until it has been completely assembled and inspected!
Move at least 3m away from the place where you fuelled the saw.
Make sure you have a good footing, and place the saw on the ground in such a way that the chain
is not touching anything.
Engage the chain brake (lock).
Grasp the rear handle firmly in one hand and hold the saw firmly against the ground. Press with
one knee on the rear handle.
IMPORTANT: The choke lever (5) is coupled to the throttle lever (1). It will revert to its original posi-
tion automatically once the throttle lever has been pressed.
If the throttle lever is pressed before the engine starts, then the choke switch (5) will have to be
reset to the appropriate position.
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Cold start:

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Push the short-circuit switch (3) forward.
Turn the choke lever (5) to position . Push primer pump 7 – 10 times.
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Slowly pull out the starter cable (4) until you notice resistance (the piston is positioned before the
top dead centre).
Now continue to pull quickly and powerfully. The engine will start after 2 to 4 attempts and will
continue to run (at low temperatures, several starting pulls might be necessary).
CAUTION: Do not pull out the starter cable more than approx. 50 cm, and lead it back by hand. For
efficient starting, it is important to pull the starter cable quickly and powerfully.
As soon as the engine is running smoothly, gently press the throttle lever (1) once (grasp the han-
dle, the safety locking button (2) will release the throttle lever) this will cause the choke lever (5) to
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spring back to its original position and the engine will then run at idling speed.
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Now release the chain brake.

Warm start:

Cold start Warm start
Proceed as described under cold start, but place the choke lever (5) to position .
Important: If the fuel tank has been completely emptied and the engine has stopped due to lack of
fuel, press the primer pump 7 – 10 times.

Stopping the engine

Put the short-circuiting switch (3) in position "STOP".
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