User manual MAKITA ES38A

[. . . ] 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 U. Society of Automotive Engineers 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. [. . . ] When repositioning for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to keep the felling cut straight. if the saw begins to pinch , insert a wedge to open the cut. Make sure the log will not roll down-hill. There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously (fig. If you are inexperienced with a chain saw plunge-cutting should not be attempted. There is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Do not stand on a log while limbing it - you may slip or the log may roll. Shattered wood should be cut very carefully. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting. Rear handle Filter cover Muffler with spark arrester screen Spike bar (toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood) Retaining nuts Chain catcher Sprocket guard Adjusting screws for carburetor Hand guard (release for chain brake) Starter grip Fuel pump (Primer) Combination Start/Stop (I/O) switch, choke Stop knob for halfway throttle Throttle lever Safety locking button Rear hand guard Fuel tank cap Field of vision for fuel Fan housing with starting assembly Identification plate Oil tank cap Field of vision for oil Tubular handle Guide bar Chain Power at speed Max. Torque at speed Idling speed Sound Pressure Level at the operator's ear at full load according to ANSI B 175. 1 Sound Pressure Level at the bystander's position (50ft/15 m distance) according to ANSI B 175. 1 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) Fuel tank capacity Fuel mixture Weight without cutting attachment Cutting attachment Guide bar Cutting length Safety saw chain (pitch) 3/8" Drive link gauge Chain sprocket Chain lubrication Oil tank capacity 050" 6 teeth fully automatic oil pump 8. "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 34 has been approved with following guide bar and chain combinations: Drive link gauge . WARNING Do not use other replacement bars and chains unless they have been designated as meeting the ANSI B 175. 3-96 (for Canada) kickback performance requirements on that specific powerhead, or has been designated as "low kickback" saw chain in accordance with the ANSI B 175. [. . . ] Use only original MAKITA parts, marked Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the highest quality in material, dimensions, functioning and safety. Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from your local dealer. 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. [. . . ]