Makita DCS 6400 Owner's And Safety Manual

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Checking the chain lubricationNever work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri-cation. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar willbe reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tankand the oil feed.Check the oil feed rate as described below:Start the chain saw (see "Starting the engine")Hold the running chain saw approx. 6" (15 cm) above a trunkor the ground (use an appropriate base).If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oil tracebecause oil will be flung off the sawing device. Pay attention tothe direction the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessaryexposure to the oil spray!I , \ \Note:After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chainoil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the chainfor a time. This doesPlace the saw on a suitable surface.constitute a defect!Adjusting the chain lubricationAThe engine must be switched off.PTOP)WYou can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw(1). The adjusting screw is on the bottom side of the housing.The oil pump comes factory-set to a medium feed rate.To change the feed quantity use a screwdriver and adjust theadjusting screw in the following way:- Turn to the right to reduce the feed rate.Turn to the left to increase the feed rate.Even very small adjustments to the adjusting screw (1) caninfluence the oil flow rate. While working make sure there isenough chain oil in the tank. If necessary, add oil.To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guidegroove at the crank case (2) and the oil inlet bore in the guidebar (3) must be cleaned regularly.After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chainoil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the chainfor a time. This doesPlace the saw on a suitable surface.constitute a defect!23