Table Of Contents - Makita DCS 6400 Owner's And Safety Manual

WARNING I
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 owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and
is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions are
described in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from MAKITA USA.,
INC., 14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA90638-5753, USA, Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA CANADA
INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, LIN 787, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
This
product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
262.1-95 chain saw safety standard.
262.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 ,,Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression"
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.
DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301,7900,7901
Contents Page Contents Page
Delivery inventory 3
Symbols 3
Safety precautions 4-1 5
Denomination of components 16
Technical data 17
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain 18-19
Chain brake 20
Fuel I Refuelling
21-22
Chain lubrication 23
Starting the engine 24
Stopping the engine 24
Checking the chain brake 24
Adjusting the carburetor 25
Working in summer / winter
25
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 28
Sharpening the saw chain 26-27
Cleaning the guide bar 29
Replacing the saw chain 29
Replacing the suction head 29
Cleaning the air filter 30
Replacing the spark plug 31
Replacing the starter cable 32
Replacing the return spring 32
Mounting the fan housing 33
Cleaning the cylinder area 33
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Trouble shooting 35
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance
33
34
34-35
36
Extract from the spare parts list
Adress list (see enclosure)
The DCS 6400,6401,7300,7301,7900,7901 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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