Table Of Contents - Makita EA6100P Operator's And Safety Manual

Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and
carefully follow the instructions outlined in this operator's manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal inju-
ry and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precau-
tions are described in detail within this operator's manual. Additional operator's manuals are available from
www.makitausa.com and 1-800-4-MAKITA (462-5482) and MAKITA CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby,
Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
This product complies with:
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours, B= 125
hours, and A= 300 hours.
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the assembly
and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident prevention
instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can, despite all precautions,
lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting satisfaction from this first-rate
product.
WARNING!
The ignition system of this equipment produces an electro magnetic field. This field may interfere with some medical
devices such as a pacemaker. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with a medical device should consult
with their physician and the manufacturer of the device before operating this equipment.
Contents
Delivery inventory ........................................................ 5
Symbols ....................................................................... 5
Safety precautions .................................................. 6-18
Technical data............................................................ 19
Denomination of components .................................... 20
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ................. 21-22
Tightening the saw chain ........................................... 22
Checking the chain tension ....................................... 23
Retightening the saw chain ....................................... 23
Chain brake ............................................................... 23
Fuels ..................................................................... 24-25
Refuelling................................................................... 25
Checking the chain lubrication................................... 26
Adjusting the chain lubrication ................................... 26
Starting the engine .................................................... 27
Cold start .................................................................. 27
Warm start ................................................................ 27
Stopping the engine................................................... 27
Checking the chain brake .......................................... 28
Handle heating .......................................................... 28
Adjusting the carburetor ........................................... 29
The EA6100P and EA6101P will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is
a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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WARNING !
American National Standard Institute
Canadian Standards Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
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B 175.1-2012 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.1-11 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-11 chain saw kickback standard.
This spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression"
Contents
Sharpening the saw chain .................................... 30-31
Cleaning the inside of the sprocket guard ................. 32
Cleaning the guide bar ............................................. 32
Replacing the saw chain ........................................... 33
Cleaning the air filter.................................................. 34
Replacing the spark plug ........................................... 35
Checking the ignition spark ....................................... 35
Checking the muffler screws ..................................... 35
Replacing the starter cable ........................................ 36
Replacing the return spring cassette ......................... 36
Replacing the Featherlight Start spring ..................... 37
Mounting the fan housing .......................................... 37
Cleaning the air filter compartment/fan compartment .... 38
Cleaning the cylinder fins .......................................... 38
Replacing the suction head ....................................... 38
Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen ........... 38
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................ 39
Service, spare parts and guarantee .......................... 40
Trouble shooting ........................................................ 41
Extract from spare parts list .................................. 42-43
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