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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are
conÞ dent that you will be satisÞ ed with this modern piece of
equipment.
The DCS460, 461, 500, 501 are very handy and robust chain
saws with a new Design.
The automatic chain lubrication with variable-ß ow oil pump
and maintenance-free electronic ignition ensure trouble-free
operation, while the hand-saving anti-vibration system and
ergonomic grips and controls make work easier, safer, and
less tiring for the user.
The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the saw effortlessly
with a spring-loaded starting assist.
MAKITA chain saws DCS460, 461, 500, 501 are equipped with
the latest safety features and meet all national and international
standards. These features include: hand guards on both handles,
grip throttle lever lock, chain catch, safety saw chain, and chain
brake. The chain brake can be actuated manually, and is also
inertia-actuated automatically in case of kickback.
The following industrial property rights apply: WO 01/77572, DE
10191359, DE 20219246, DE 20300769, US 2003/0152471,
TO 2001 A 000338, TO 2004 A 000015, EP 1428637.
In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance
of your new chain saw, and to safeguard your own per-
sonal safety, it is imperative that you read this instruction
manual thoroughly before operation. Be especially careful
to observe all safety precautions! Failure to observe these
precautions can lead to severe injury or death!
EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, as
authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA
machines,
Type:
EU prototype test certiÞ cate No.
DCS460, 461 (178)
M6T 09 10 24243 108
DCS500, 501 (179)
M6T 09 10 24243 108
manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045
Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health
requirements of the applicable EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, EU EMC Directive
2004/108/ EG, Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EG.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the
requirements of the above EU Directive were: EN 11681-1, EN
ISO 14982, CISPR 12.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was perfor-
med per Annex V. The measured noise level (L
The guaranteed noise level (L
The EU-Type-Examination Certificate was performed by:
TÜV Product Service GmbH, ZertiÞ zierstelle, Ridlerstr. 31,
D-80339 München.
The technical documentation is on Þ le at DOLMAR GmbH,
Jenfelder Straße 38, Abteilung FZ, D-22045 Hamburg.
Hamburg, 4.11.2009
For DOLMAR GmbH
Tamiro Kishima
Managing Director
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Rainer Bergfeld
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EU conformity declaration ................................................. 2
Packing ................................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3
Symbols ............................................................................... 3
General precautions ....................................................... 4
Protective equipment ...................................................... 4
Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 5
Putting into operation ...................................................... 5
Kickback ......................................................................... 6
Working behavior/Method of working ...........................6-7
Transport and storage ..................................................... 8
Maintenance ................................................................... 8
First aid ........................................................................... 8
Technical data ..................................................................... 9
Denomination of components ........................................... 9
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .................... 10-11
Tightening the saw chain .............................................. 11
Checking the chain tension ........................................... 12
Retightening the saw chain ........................................... 12
Chain brake .................................................................. 12
Fuels ........................................................................13-14
Refuelling ...................................................................... 14
Checking the chain lubrication ...................................... 15
Adjusting the chain lubrication ...................................... 15
Starting the engine ........................................................ 16
Cold start ....................................................................... 16
Warm start .................................................................... 16
Stopping the engine ...................................................... 16
Checking the chain brake ............................................. 16
Working in winter ............................................................ 17
Adjusting the carburetor (only for EU-countries) ............. 18
Sharpening the saw chain .......................................20-21
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior ............. 22
Cleaning the guide bar ................................................. 22
Replacing the saw chain ............................................... 23
Cleaning the air Þ lter .................................................... 24
Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 25
Checking the ignition spark ........................................... 25
Checking the mufß er screws ......................................... 25
Replacing the Featherlight -Start spring ...................... 26
Mounting the fan housing ............................................. 26
Cleaning the cylinder area ............................................ 27
Replacing the suction head .......................................... 27
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 28
Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................ 29
Trouble shooting .............................................................. 30
Extract from spare parts list ......................................31-32
Accessories .............................................................31-32
Packing
Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective card-
board box to protect against shipping damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable
or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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