Makita DCS34 Instruction Manual

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4Spare partsReliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of your chain saw, depend among other things on the quality of the spare partsused. Use only original MAKITA parts, markedOnly 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 therequired spare part numbers, and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements and spare part innovations. To find yourlocal distributor, please visit www.makita-outdoor.comPlease bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the MAKITAproduct guarantee.GuaranteeMAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resultingfrom material or production faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase. Please note that in some countries particularguarantee conditions may exist. If you have any questions, please contact your salesman, who is responsible for the guarantee ofthe 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.• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.• Normal wear and tear.• Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of the upper performance limits.• Use of guide bars and chains which have not been approved.• 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.• Use of unsuitable spare parts or parts which are not original MAKITA parts, insofar as they have caused the damage.• Use of unsuitable or old oil.• Damage related to conditions arising from lease or rent contracts.• Damages caused by disregarding loose outer bolted connections.Cleaning, servicing and adjustment work is not covered by the guarantee. All repairs covered by the guarantee must be performedby a MAKITA service centre.Malfunction System Observation CauseChain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated.Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, com-only with difficulty pression system, mechanical malfunction.No ignition spark Switch on STOP, fault or short-circuit in thewiring, plug cap or spark plug defective.Fuel supply Fuel tank is filled Choke in wrong position, carburetor defective,suction head dirty, fuel line bent or interrupted.Compression Inside Cylinder base packing ring defective, radialsystem shaft packings defective, cylinder or pistonrings defectiveOutside Spark plug does not seal.Mechanical Starter does not engage Spring in starter broken, broken partsmalfunction inside the engine.Warm start difficulties Carburetor Fuel tank is filled Wrong carburetor adjustment.Ignition sparkEngine starts, but Fuel supply Fuel tank is filled Wrong idling adjustment, suction head ordies immediately carburetor dirty. Tank venting defective, fuelline interrupted, cable defective, combinationswitch defective.Insufficient power Several systems Engine is idling Air filter dirty, wrong carburetor adjustment,may be involved muffler clogged,exhaust channel in cylindersimultaneously clogged.No chain lubrication Oil tank/pump No oil on the chain Oil tank empty.Oil guide groove dirty.Troubleshooting