User manual MAKITA DCS5001

[. . . ] The automatic chain lubrication with variable-ßow oil pump and maintenance-free electronic ignition ensure trouble-free operation, while the hand-saving anti-vibration system and ergonomic grips and controls make work easier, safer, and less tiring for the user. The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the saw effortlessly with a spring-loaded starting assist. MAKITA chain saws DCS5001, 461, 500, 501 are equipped with the latest safety features and meet all national and international standards. These features include: hand guards on both handles, grip throttle lever lock, chain catch, safety saw chain, and chain brake. [. . . ] Caution: Do not use ready-mixed fuel from petrol stations. The correct mixture ratio: 50:1 50:1 when using MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil, i. when using other synthetic two-stroke engine oils (quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD), i. mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part oil. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended period of time, it will desiccate. In addition, allergic reactions are known to occur. Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into your eyes, immediately wash them with clear water. If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately! NOTE: For preparing the fuel-oil mixture Þrst mix the entire oil quantity with half of the fuel required, then add the remaining fuel. D Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being ßung off the chain too quickly. We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-degradable in order to protect the environment. Screw on the tank cap by hand all the way. fuel/oil mixture Lubricating the chain During operation there must always be sufÞcient chain oil in the chain-oil tank to provide good chain lubrication. One Þlling is sufÞcient for about one half-hour of continuous operation. During this procedure check whether there is enough the chain oil in the tank and reÞll if necessary. Do this only with the engine turned off!Screw on the tank cap by hand all the way. B 14 Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute sufÞcient chain lubrication. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feed. Check the oil feed rate as described below: Start the chain saw (see , , Starting the engine"). 15 cm above a trunk or the ground (use an appropriate base). If the lubrication is sufÞcient, you will see a light oil trace because oil will be ßung off the sawing device. Pay attention to the direction the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessary exposure to the oil spray! [. . . ] If you have any questions, please contact your salesman, who is responsible for the guarantee of the product. Please note that we cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Disregard of the instruction manual. Non-performance of the required maintenance and cleaning. Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of the upper performance limits. [. . . ]