User manual MAKITA DCS3410TH

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual DCS3410TH Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations!Only persons who have completed training in working from elevated platforms (cherry pickers, lifts), from platforms mounted on ladders or who are proficient in climbing with ropes are permitted to operate this chain saw. Keep this Instruction Manual! 1 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. [. . . ] If kickback occurs due to contact of the guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 6), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong. The chain will stop within a fraction of a second. The chain brake is installed to block the saw chain before starting it and to stop it immediately in case of an emergency. IMPORTANT: NEVER run the saw with the chain brake activated (except for testing, see "Testing chain brake")!Doing so can very quickly cause extensive engine damage! ALWAYS release the chain brake before starting the work! NOTE: The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear. SERVICE B Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service centre. 2 1 Engaging the chain brake (braking) 1 If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration of the guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard (1) will automatically actuate the chain brake. To engage the chain brake manually, simply push the hand guard (1) forward (towards the tip of the saw) with your left hand (arrow 1). Releasing the chain brake Pull the hand guard (1) towards you (arrow 2) until you feel it catch. The brake is now released. C 12 Fuel CAUTION: This saw is powered by mineral-oil products (gasoline and oil). Be especially careful when handling gasoline . Keep tool well away from open flames, spark, or fire (explosion hazard). Gasoline 50:1 50:1 Fuel mixture This tool is powered by a high-performance air-cooled two-stroke engine. It runs on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. The engine is designed for unleaded regular gasoline with a min. In case no such fuel is available, you can use fuel with a higher octane value. In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only. To lubricate the engine, use a synthetic oil for two-stroke aircooled engines (quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD), which has to be added to the fuel. The engine has been designed for use of MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil and a mixture ratio of only 50:1 to protect the environment. In addition, a long service life and reliable operation with a minimum emission of exhaust gases are ensured. MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil is available in the following sizes to suit your individual requirements: 1 l order number 980 008 607 order number 980 008 606 100 ml + 1000 cm3 5000 cm3 (1 litre) (5 litres) 20 cm3 100 cm3 200 cm3 OIL 20 cm3 100 cm3 200 cm3 10000 cm3 (10 litres) Thoroughly shake the mixture before filling it into the chain saw tank. It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe operation. This will only result in a higher production of combus-tion residues which will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder as well as the muffler. In addition, fuel consumption will rise and performance will decrease. The Storage of Fuel Fuels have a limited storage life. [. . . ] · Use of guide bar and chain lengths which have not been approved. · Use of force, improper use, misuse or accidents. · Damage from overheating due to dirt on the fan housing. · Work on the chain saw by unskilled persons or inappropriate repairs. [. . . ]