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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are
confident that you will be satisfied with this modern piece of
equipment.
The DCS4600, DCS500, DCS5001 are very handy and robust
chain saws with a new Design.
The automatic chain lubrication with variable-flow 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.
MAKITA chain saws DCS4600, DCS500, DCS5001 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 care-
ful to observe all safety precautions! Failure to observe
these precautions can lead to severe injury or death!
EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Shigeharu Kominami and Rainer Bergfeld,
as authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA
machines,
Type:
EU prototype test certificate No.
DCS4600 (180)
M6 04 07 24243 056
DCS5000 (181)
M6 04 07 24243 056
DCS5001 (181)
M6 04 07 24243 056
manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045
Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health
requirements of the applicable EU guidelines:
EU Machine guideline 98/37/ EG,
EU EMC guideline 89/336/ EWG (modified by 91/263/ EWG,
92/31/ EWG and 93/68/ EWG),
Noise emission 2000/14/EG.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the
requirements of the above EU guidelines were: EN 11681-1,
EN ISO 14982, CISPR 12.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was
performed per Annex V. The measured noise level (Lwa) is
111 dB(A). The guaranteed noise level (Ld) is 112 dB(A).
The EG Type-Examination per 98/37/EG was performed by:
TÜV Product Service GmbH, Zertifizierstelle, Ridlerstr. 31, D-
80339 Munich.
Hamburg, 2.8.2004
For DOLMAR GmbH
Shigeharu Kominami
Managing Director
2
Rainer Bergfeld
Managing Director
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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
Grip heating ................................................................... 17
Adjusting the carburetor ................................................. 18
Sharpening the saw chain ...................................... 19-20
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior ............ 21
Cleaning the guide bar .................................................. 21
Replacing the saw chain ............................................... 22
Cleaning the air filter ..................................................... 23
Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 24
Checking the ignition spark .......................................... 24
Checking the muffler screws ........................................ 24
Mounting the fan housing ............................................. 25
Cleaning the cylinder area ............................................ 26
Replacing the suction head .......................................... 26
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 27
Service, spare parts and guarantee ............................... 28
Trouble shooting .............................................................. 29
Extract from spare parts list ............................................ 30
Accessories ................................................................... 30
Service centres (see enclosure)
Packing
Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective
cardboard 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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