Makita DCS460 Owner's And Safety Manual

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26C78Working in winterIn order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of lowtemperature combined with high humidity, and below + 5°C (40°F) in order to get up to operating temperature faster, heated aircan be taken from the cylinder.Remove the cover (see “Cleaning the air filter”).Remove the insert (7) and insert it as shown for winter opera-tion.If the temperature is above + 5°C (40°F) the engine needs toinduct cold air. If this is not done, the cylinder and pistoncan be damaged!For temperatures above + 5°C (40°F) turn the insert 180° sothat after it is inserted the induction opening (8) is closed.Put the cover back on.6Symbol on top when inserted – Normal operationSymbol on top when inserted – Winter operationDChecking the chain brakeThe chain brake must be checked before every use of thesaw!Start the engine as described above (have a secure footing,place the chain saw on the ground so that the chain and guidebar are not near anything).Hold the front handle firmly, with your other hand on the reargrip.Let the engine run at medium speed and push the handguard(6) in the direction of the arrow using the back of your hand,until the chain brake engages. The chain should now stopimmediately.Bring the engine back to idle and release the chain brake.Caution: If the chain does not stop immediately in this test,turn off the engine immediately. Do NOT use the chain sawin this condition! Contact a MAKITA service center.