4The EA7300P and EA7900P 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).EA7300P, EA7900PContents PageDelivery inventory ........................................................ 5Symbols ....................................................................... 5Safety precautions .................................................. 6-7Denomination of components .................................... 8Technical data............................................................ 9Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ................. 20-2Chain brake ............................................................... 22Fuel / Refuelling.................................................... 23-24Chain lubrication ........................................................ 25Starting the engine .................................................... 26Stopping the engine................................................... 26Checking the chain brake .......................................... 26Adjusting the carburetor ............................................ 27Working in summer / winter ....................................... 27Sharpening the saw chain .................................... 28-29Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior .......... 30Contents PageCleaning the guide bar .............................................. 3Replacing the saw chain............................................ 3Replacing the fuel filter .............................................. 3Cleaning the air filter.................................................. 32Replacing the spark plug ........................................... 33Replacing the starter cable ........................................ 34Replacing the return spring ....................................... 34Mounting the fan housing .......................................... 35Cleaning the cylinder area ......................................... 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 ................................. 38WARNING !Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury. Before operating a chain saw or otherMAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and carefully follow the instructions outlined in thisoperator’s manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chainsaw. Kickback and other safety related precautions are described in detail within this operator’s manual. Additionaloperator’s manuals are available from www.makitausa.com and -800-4-MAKITA (462-5482) and MAKITA CANADAINC.,950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, LN 7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 57 22 00.This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 75.-2000 chain saw safety standard.Canadian Standards Association Z62.-03 chain saw safety standard.Z62.3-04 chain saw kickback standard.This spark ignition system complies withthe Canadian standard ICES-002.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= 25hours, and A= 300 hours.With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the assemblyand operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident preventioninstructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can, despite all precau-tions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting satisfaction from thisfirst-rate product.