User manual MAKITA DCS401

[. . . ] Always follow safety precautions in the Owner'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 owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. [. . . ] Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of this manual. Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain is stopped before commencing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the saw. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual. Have such work performed by your MAKITA service shop only. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated; replace worn sprockets or chains. Logs under strain require special attention to prevent the saw from pinching. The first cut is made on the compression side to relieve the stress on the log (see fig. If the saw pinches, stop the engine and remove it from the log. You can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean. Store saws in a high or locked place, away from children. Only properly trained professionals should work in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled (i. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting. Tubular handle Choke Filter cover Insert for normal / winter operation Tubular handle Muffler Retaining nut Spike bar (toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood) Chain catch Automatic oil pump (bottom side) Sprocket guard Identification plate Hand guard Guide bar Chain Hand guard (release for chain brake) Starter grip Adjusting screws "speed-H-L" for carburetor I/STOP-switch Stop knob for halfway throttle Safety locking button Throttle lever Fuel tank plug Fan housing with starting assembly Oil tank plug Starting valve (only DCS-341 and DCS-401) Power at speed Max. Torque at speed Idling speed Ignition system Electronic, without breaker Spark plug or Spark plug Electrode gap Fuel system Carburetor (for Canada) Carburetor (for USA) (all position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump) Air filter Fuel tank capacity Fuel mixture Weight without cutting attachment Cutting attachment Guide bar Cutting length Sprocket nose bar sprocket nose bar 12" (30 cm) 12" (30 cm) 14" (35 cm) 14" (35 cm) 16" (40 cm) 16" (40 cm) (528 092 . "Low-kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B 175. 11991 (American National Standard for Power ToolsGasoline-Powered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested on the representative sample of chain saws below 3. The approved bar and chain combinations are low kickback chains according to ANSI B 175. The chain saw DCS 340, DCS 341, DCS 400, DCS 401 has been approved with following guide bar and chain combinations: Guide bar 3/8" Saw chain 3/8" length Part no. 12" (30 cm) 442 030 661 528 092 646 14" (35 cm) 442 035 661 528 092 652 16" (40 cm) 442 040 661 528 092 656 "There may be other replacement bar and chain combinations available that also reduces the risk of injury from kickback". [. . . ] He will also have the spare part lists to determine the required spare part numbers, and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements and spare part innovations. Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee. MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resulting from material or production faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase. Please note that in some countries particular guarantee conditions may exist. [. . . ]