Makita DCS500 Instruction Manual

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2RE YEU Conformity DeclarationThe undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, asauthorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITAmachines,Type: EU prototype test certifi cate No.DCS460, 461 (178) M6T 09 10 24243 108DCS500, 501 (179) M6T 09 10 24243 108manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and healthrequirements of the applicable EU Directives:EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, EU EMC Directive2004/108/ EG, Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EG.The most important standards applied to properly meet therequirements of the above EU Directive were: EN 11681-1, ENISO 14982, CISPR 12.The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was perfor-med per Annex V. The measured noise level (L wa ) is 111 dB(A).The guaranteed noise level (L d ) is 112 dB(A).The EU-Type-Examination Certificate was performed by:T‹V Product Service GmbH, Zertifizierstelle, Ridlerstr. 31,D-80339 M¸nchen.The technical documentation is on file at DOLMAR GmbH,Jenfelder Strafle 38, Abteilung FZ, D-22045 Hamburg.Hamburg, 4.11.2009For DOLMAR GmbHTamiro Kishima Rainer BergfeldManaging Director Managing DirectorTable of contents PageEU conformity declaration ................................................. 2Packing ................................................................................ 2Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3Symbols ............................................................................... 3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGeneral precautions ....................................................... 4Protective equipment ...................................................... 4Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 5Putting into operation ...................................................... 5Kickback ......................................................................... 6Working behavior/Method of working ...........................6-7Transport and storage ..................................................... 8Maintenance ................................................................... 8First aid ........................................................................... 8Technical data ..................................................................... 9Denomination of components ........................................... 9PUTTING INTO OPERATIONMounting the guide bar and saw chain .................... 10-11Tightening the saw chain .............................................. 11Checking the chain tension ........................................... 12Retightening the saw chain ........................................... 12Chain brake .................................................................. 12Fuels ........................................................................13-14Refuelling ...................................................................... 14Checking the chain lubrication ...................................... 15Adjusting the chain lubrication ...................................... 15Starting the engine ........................................................ 16Cold start ....................................................................... 16Warm start .................................................................... 16Stopping the engine ...................................................... 16Checking the chain brake ............................................. 16Working in winter ............................................................ 17Adjusting the carburetor (only for EU-countries)............. 18Adjusting the carburetor (only for not EU-countries)....... 19MAINTENANCESharpening the saw chain .......................................20-21Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior ............. 22Cleaning the guide bar ................................................. 22Replacing the saw chain ............................................... 23Cleaning the air filter .................................................... 24Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 25Checking the ignition spark ........................................... 25Checking the muffler screws ......................................... 25Replacing the starter cable / Replacing the return spring /Replacing the Featherlight -Start spring ...................... 26Mounting the fan housing ............................................. 26Cleaning the cylinder area ............................................ 27Replacing the suction head .......................................... 27Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 28Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................ 29Trouble shooting .............................................................. 30Extract from spare parts list ......................................31-32Accessories .............................................................31-32Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We areconfident that you will be satisfied with this modern piece ofequipment.The DCS460, 461, 500, 501 are very handy and robust chainsaws with a new Design.The automatic chain lubrication with variable-flow oil pumpand maintenance-free electronic ignition ensure trouble-freeoperation, while the hand-saving anti-vibration system andergonomic grips and controls make work easier, safer, andless tiring for the user.The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the saw effortlesslywith a spring-loaded starting assist.MAKITA chain saws DCS460, 461, 500, 501 are equipped withthe latest safety features and meet all national and internationalstandards. These features include: hand guards on both handles,grip throttle lever lock, chain catch, safety saw chain, and chainbrake. The chain brake can be actuated manually, and is alsoinertia-actuated automatically in case of kickback.The following industrial property rights apply: WO 01/77572, DE10191359, DE 20219246, DE 20300769, US 2003/0152471,TO 2001 A 000338, TO 2004 A 000015, EP 1428637.In order to ensure the proper functioning and performanceof your new chain saw, and to safeguard your own per-sonal safety, it is imperative that you read this instructionmanual thoroughly before operation. Be especially carefulto observe all safety precautions! Failure to observe theseprecautions can lead to severe injury or death!PackingYour MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective card-board box to protect against shipping damage.Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseableor suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).