3RE YThe DCS460, DCS510 will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard isa basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).Contents PageDelivery inventory 4Symbols 4Safety precautions 5-16Denomination of components 17Technical data 18Mounting the guide bar and saw chain 19-20Checking the chain tension 21Retightening the saw chain 21Chain brake 21Engaging the chain brake 21Fuel / Refuelling 22-23Chain lubrication 24Starting the engine 25Stopping the engine 25Checking the chain brake 26Working in winter 26Adjusting the carburetor 27Contents PageSharpening the saw chain 28-29Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 30Cleaning the guide bar 30Replacing the saw chain 31Cleaning the air filter 32Replacing the spark plug 33Checking the muffler screws 33Replacing the starter cable 34Replacing the return spring 34Mounting the fan housing 34Cleaning the cylinder area 35Replacing the fuel filter 35Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 35Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 36Service, spare parts and guarantee 36-37Troubleshooting 37Extract from the spare parts list 38-39This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 chain saw safety standard.Canadian Standards Association Z62.1-03 chain saw safety standard.Z62.3-04 chain saw kickback standard.Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition smallengine exhaust system fire ignitionsuppression”The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operatinghours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements.Category C= 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for theassembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accidentprevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lastingsatisfaction from this first-rate product.DCS460, DCS510WARNING !Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand andcarefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury andis one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions aredescribed in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from MAKITA U.S.A.,INC., 14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, USA, Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITACANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.