Makita DCS3501, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...nt Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Keep this instruction manual Instruction Manual DCS3500 DCS3501 DCS4300 DCS4301 ...

Page 2: ...ntents Page Delivery inventory 3 Symbols 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General precautions 4 Protective equipment 4 Fuels Refuelling 5 Putting into operation 5 Kickback 6 Working behavior Method of working 6 7 Transport and storage 8 Maintenance 8 First aid 8 Technical data 9 Packing 9 Denomination of components 10 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard Mounting th...

Page 3: ...u will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Instruction Manual Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Normal Winter operation Carburetor adjustment Chain oil Þll oil pump Saw chain oil adjustment screw First aid Recycling CE Marking Read instruction manual and follow the warning and safety precautions Particular care and caution Forbidden Wear protective helmet eye and ear...

Page 4: ...accept liability for others Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol drugs or medication A Þre extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity when working in easily inßammable vegetation or when it has not rained for a long time danger of Þre Protective equipment In order to avoid head eye hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the following protective equi...

Page 5: ...ighten ing of the chain the Þrm mounting of the sprocket guard the easy motion of the throttle lever and the function of the throttle lever lock the cleanliness and dryness of the handles and the function of the ON OFF switch Putthechainsawonlyintooperationifitiscompletelyassembled Never use the chain saw when it is not completely assembled Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a safe...

Page 6: ... leaning too far over Guide the chain saw in such a way that no part of your body is within the elongated swivelling range of the saw 12 Use the chain saw for sawing wood only Avoid touching the ground with the chain saw while it is still running Never use the chain saw for lifting up or removing pieces of wood or other objects Remove foreign objects such as sand stones and nails found within the ...

Page 7: ...tting down the tree check the direction of fall and make sure that there are neither people nor objects within a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths Judging the tree Direction of hanging loose or dry branches height of the tree natural overhang is the tree rotten Take into account the direction and speed of the wind If strong gusts are occurring do not do any felling Cutting the roots Start with the st...

Page 8: ...iod of time or ship ping it the fuel and oil tanks must be completely emptied Maintenance Before performing maintenance work switch off the chain saw 21 and pull out the plug cap Before starting work always check the operating safety of the chain saw in particular the function of the chain brake Make sure that the chain is always sharpened and tightened cor rectly 22 Operate the chain saw only at ...

Page 9: ...hain oil tank capacity I 0 28 Mixture ratio fuel two stroke oil when using MAKITA oil 50 1 100 1 HP 100 when using Aspen Alkylat two stroke fuel 50 1 2 when using other oils 40 1 quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Chain speed at max power m s 18 1 18 3 Sprocket pitch inch 3 8 325 Number of teeth Z 6 7 Chain type see the Extract from the spare parts...

Page 10: ...Primer 14 IdentiÞcation plate IdentiÞcation plate 14 Indicate when ordering spare parts Serial number Year of manufacture Denomination of components 15 Starter grip 16 Combination switch Choke ON Stop 17 Fuel pump Primer 18 Throttle lever 19 Safety locking button 20 Rear hand guard 21 Fuel tank cap 22 Adjusting screws for carburetor 23 Fan housing with starting assembly 24 Oil tank cap 25 Chain Bl...

Page 11: ...by pulling the hand guard 1 in direc tion of arrow Unscrew retaining nuts 2 Pull off the sprocket guard 3 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard CAUTION Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug see Replacing the spark plug Always wear protec tive gloves CAUTION Start the chain saw...

Page 12: ...the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arrow Tightening the saw chain Turn the chain tensioning screw 4 to the right clockwise until the saw chain catches in the groove on the lower side of the guide bar see circle Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting screw 4 to the right clockwise until the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar While ...

Page 13: ...st be switched off NOTE It is recommended to use 2 3 chains alternatively In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar should be turned over whenever replacing the chain Retightening the saw chain Loosenthenuts 2 aboutoneturnwiththeuniversalwrench Raise the tip of the guide bar a little and turn the chain tensioning screw 4 to the right clockwise until the saw chain is again up agai...

Page 14: ...de bar and saw chain Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard 1 in direc tion of arrow Unscrew retaining nuts 2 Pull off the sprocket guard 3 Only for the QuickSet guide bar CAUTION Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug see Replacing the spark plug Always wear protec tive gloves CAUTION Start the chain saw onl...

Page 15: ...n turned over turn the chain tensioner to left i e counter clockwise to tighten the chain Checking the chain tension The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand While doing so the chain brake must be released Check the chain tension frequently new chains tend to get longer during use When checking the chain ...

Page 16: ...ockwise to bring it back to its original position Repeat this procedure until the sprocket guard 4 is unscrewed Remove the sprocket guard 4 Lift the chain 8 over the sprocket 7 CAUTION Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove 9 on the guide bar CAUTION Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point i...

Page 17: ...the saw chain Simultaneously push in hard on the sprocket guard quick ten sioner 2 and turn it clockwise to screw the sprocket guard on but do not yet tighten it Raise the tip of the guide bar slightly and turn the chain tensioner 3 clockwise until the saw chain is ßush against the bottom of the guide bar see circle Push the sprocket guard quick tensioner 2 in again and tight en by turning clockwi...

Page 18: ...den acceleration of the guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard 1 will automatically actuate the chain brake To engage the chain brake manually simply push the hand guard 1 forward towards the tip of the saw with your left hand arrow 1 Releasing the chain brake Pull the hand guard 1 towards you arrow 2 until you feel it catch The brake is now released Chain brake The DCS3500 DCS4301 ...

Page 19: ... gasoline with 1 part oil NOTE For preparing the fuel oil mixture Þrst mix the entire oil quan tity with half of the fuel required then add the remaining fuel Thoroughly shake the mixture before Þlling it into the chain saw tank Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being ßung off the chain too quickly We rec...

Page 20: ... pump and the sawing device In case of damage caused by using waste oil or unappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be null and void Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT Mineral oil products degrease your skin If your skin comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended periodoftime itwilldesiccate Variousskindeseasesma...

Page 21: ...ace the saw on a suitable surface To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove at the crank case 2 and the oil inlet bore in the guide bar 3 must be cleaned regularly Note After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chain oil to drip from the oil feed system the guide bar and the chain for a time This does not constitute a defect Place the saw on a suitable ...

Page 22: ... button 3 is actuated by the palm of the hand and press the throttle trigger 4 CAUTION The engine must be put in idle immediately after starting If this is not done the clutch can be damaged Now disengage the chain brake Warm starting As described above for cold starting but before starting push the combination switch 1 up Choke position and then right away back to the middle ON position This is o...

Page 23: ...the cover back on 6 Symbol visible Normal operation Symbol visible Winter operation Checking the chain brake The chain brake must be checked before every use of the saw Start the engine as described above have a secure footing place the chain saw on the ground so that the chain and guide bar are not near anything Hold the front handle Þrmly with your other hand on the rear grip Let the engine run ...

Page 24: ...ly be undertaken when the engine is warm with a clean air Þlter and properly in stalled guide bar and chain Use a screwdriver 4 mm blade for idle adjustments Adjusting the idle speed Turn adjusting screw S counter clockwise unscrew Idle speed decreases Turn adjusting screw S clockwise screw in Idle speed increases Important If the saw chain still moves during idle even after you have adjusted the ...

Page 25: ...y uneven sharpening of the chain Important Sharpen frequently but without removing too much metal Generally 2 or 3 strokes of the Þle will be enough Have the chain resharpened at a service centre when you have already sharpened it yourself several times Proper sharpening CAUTION Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw see the Extract from the spare parts list All cutters must be of th...

Page 26: ...f the chain New saw teeth must be Þled to the exact same shape as the used teeth including on their running surfaces File depending on chain type 90 or 10 to the guide bar A Þle holder makes Þle guidance easier It is marked for the correct sharpening angle of α 25 α 30 α 35 keepthemarksparallelwiththechainwhenÞling seeillustration and limits the cut depth to the correct 4 5 of the Þle diameter See...

Page 27: ...residues or foreign matter remaining in the oil guide groove 4 or on the chain tensioner 5 To install the guide bar saw chain and sprocket guard see PUTTING INTO OPERATION for the correct model NOTE The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a...

Page 28: ...nd new circlip 9 for the part numbers see Extract from the spare parts list For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUTTING INTO OPERATION NOTE Don t use a new chain on a worn chain sprocket By the time 2 chains have worn the sprocket has become worn out so it should be replaced at least at every second chain replace ment To distribute the chain oil evenly run a new chain at half thrott...

Page 29: ... the Þlter is very dirty it can be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing detergent Clean frequently several times a day when working in very dusty or dirty conditions Full engine power is possible only with a clean air Þlter Let the air Þlter dry completely Put the top and bottom sections back together Before assembling the air Þlter check the choke ßap for any dirt particles If there ...

Page 30: ...not insert the combination tool into the spark plug hole Make contact only with the cylinder oth erwise you might damage the engine Using insulated pliers press the unscrewed spark plug 9 against the combination tool away from the spark plug hole with the spark plug cap Þrmly on the plug Put combination switch 10 in the ON position Pull the starter cable hard If the function is correct an ignition...

Page 31: ...ring will wind the cable around the drum Repeat the procedure once The starter grip should now stand straight up on the fan housing NOTE With the cable pulled all the way out it must still be possible to turn the pulley another 1 4 turn against the return spring CAUTION Danger of injury Secure the cable grip when pulled out It will whip back if the cable pulley is released by accident Replacing th...

Page 32: ... replacement pull it out through the tank Þller neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form a hook 15 15 Cleaning the air Þlter compartment fan com partment Remove cover Remove the fan housing CAUTION Topreventeyeinjury alwaysweareyeprotection when cleaning the Þlter with compressed air The entire area 15 can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air Cleaning the cylinder Þns A bo...

Page 33: ...cooling air ßow 32 Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ßow 32 Cylinder Þns Clean to maintain good cooling air ßow 32 Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 30 Mufßer Check tightness of mounting Check screws 10 30 Chain guide Check 10 Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are Þrmly secured Every 3 months Suction head Replace 32 Fuel oil tanks Clean Annually Chain saw...

Page 34: ...s will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee Guarantee MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resulting from material or production faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase Please note that in some countries particular guarantee conditions may exist If you have any questions please c...

Page 35: ...piston rings defective Outside Spark plug does not seal Mechanical Starter does not engage Spring in starter broken broken parts malfunction inside the engine Warm start difÞculties Carburetor Fuel tank is Þlled Wrong carburetor adjustment Ignition spark Engine starts but Fuel supply Fuel tank is Þlled Wrong idling adjustment suction head or dies immediately carburetor dirty Tank venting defective...

Page 36: ...2 25 10 8 9 7 22 20 6 5 4 19 1 2 3 14 17 15 16 18 13 11 12 21 DCS3500 3501 DCS4300 4301 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service centre ...

Page 37: ...wrench SW 19 13 5 940 827 000 1 Offset screwdriver 6 944 340 001 1 Carburetor screwdriver 7 320 163 447 1 Suction head 8 181 114 202 1 Fuel tank cap cpl 9 963 229 036 1 O Ring 29 3 x 3 6 mm 10 195 160 050 1 Return spring pack complete 11 195 160 030 1 Spring 12 195 160 020 1 Driver 13 195 160 060 1 Starter cable 3 5x900 mm 14 965 603 021 1 Spark plug 15 181 114 202 1 Oil tank cap cpl 16 963 229 03...

Page 38: ...9 Dec 2009 Guideline 2006 42 EG will come into force replacing Guideline 98 37 EG This product meets the require ments of the new Guideline The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU Directive were EN 11681 1 EN ISO 14982 CISPR 12 The conformity assessment procedure 2000 14 EG was performed per Annex V The measured noise level Lwa is 111 7 dB A The guara...

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