Makita EA3203S, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...iginal Instruction Manual EA3200S EA3201S EA3202S EA3203S Important Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Keep this instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...e of contents Page Delivery inventory 3 Symbols 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use 4 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 Vibration 8 Technical data 9 Packing 9 Denomination of components 10 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts...

Page 3: ...u will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Instruction Manual Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor adjustment Chain oil fill 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 protection Wear protec...

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

Page 5: ...tight ening of the chain the firm mounting of the sprocket guard the easy motion of the throttle lever and the function of the throttleleverlock thecleanlinessanddrynessofthehandles and the function of the ON OFF switch Put the chain saw only into operation if it is completely as sembled Never use the chain saw when it is not completely assembled Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have ...

Page 6: ...saw Do not work 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 Removeforeignobjectssuchassand stonesandnailsfound with...

Page 7: ...ths away 17 Before cutting down the tree check the direction of fallandmakesurethatthereareneitherpeoplenorobjects 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 Takeintoaccountthedirectionandspeedofthewind Ifstrong gusts are occurring do not do any felling Cutting the roots Start with the s...

Page 8: ...chain saw away from children Beforestoringthechainsawoveralongperiodoftimeor 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 sharpe...

Page 9: ...oil tank capacity I 0 28 Mixture ratio fuel two stroke oil when using MAKITA oil 50 1 when using Aspen Alkylat two stroke fuel 50 1 2 when using other oils 50 1 quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Chain speed at racing speed m s 24 4 Sprocket pitch inch 3 8 Number of teeth Z 6 Chain type see the Extract from the spare parts list Pitch gauge inch mm ...

Page 10: ...s 10 Chain catcher 11 Sprocket guard 12 Adjusting screw for oil pump bottom side 13 Fuel pump Primer 14 Identification plate Denomination of components 15 Starter grip 16 Combination switch Choke ON Stop 17 Throttle lever 18 Safety locking button 19 Rear hand guard 20 Fuel tank cap 21 Adjusting screws for carburetor 22 Fan housing with starting assembly 23 Oil tank cap 24 Chain Blade 25 Guide bar ...

Page 11: ...ling the hand guard 1 in direction 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 al ways switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug see Replacing the spark plug Always wear protective gloves CAUTION Start the chain saw only a...

Page 12: ...along 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 Slightlylifttheendoftheguidebarandturnthechainadjusting screw 4 to the right clockwise until the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar While still ...

Page 13: ...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 Loosen the nuts 2 about one turn with the universal wrench 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 ag...

Page 14: ... saw chain Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard 1 in direction 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 al ways switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug see Replacing the spark plug Always wear protective gloves CAUTION Start the chain saw only after hav...

Page 15: ...dover turnthechainten sioner 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 tension th...

Page 16: ...wise 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 in t...

Page 17: ... ten sioner 3 clockwise until the saw chain is flush against the bottom of the guide bar see circle Push the sprocket guard quick tensioner 2 in again and tighten by turning clockwise Release the sprocket guard chain tensioner until it turns freely then fold it in between protective ribs 15 as shown in the illustration Align hole on sprocket guard 4 with the pin 11 Turn the chain tensioner 3 see T...

Page 18: ...n 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 For all models Chain brake TheEA3200S EA3201S E...

Page 19: ...ture before filling it into the chain saw tank It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe operation This will only result in a higher productionofcombustionresidueswhichwillpollutethe environmentandclogtheexhaustchannelinthecylinder as well as the muffler In addition fuel consumption will rise and performance will decrease The Storage of Fuel Fuels have a limited storage l...

Page 20: ... in waste oil result in a high degree of wear and tear at the oil pump and the sawing device Incaseofdamagecausedbyusingwasteoilorunappropriate 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 contactwiththesesubstancesrepeatedlyandforanextended per...

Page 21: ...ect Place 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 sui...

Page 22: ... 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 only to ...

Page 23: ...h your other hand on the rear grip 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 stop immediately 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 saw in t...

Page 24: ...ete as sembly and testing of the saw Idle speed adjustment must only be undertaken when the engine is warm with a clean air filter and properly installed 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 s...

Page 25: ...hen sawing This is caused by uneven sharpening of the chain Important Sharpen frequently but without removing too much metal Generally 2 or 3 strokes of the file will be enough Have the chain resharpened at a service center 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 li...

Page 26: ... 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 file holder makes file guidance easier It is marked for the correct sharpening angle of α 25 α 30 α 35 keep the marks parallel with the chain when filing see illustration and limits the cut depth to the correct 4 5 of the file diameter See Extract from the spare p...

Page 27: ...re are no 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...

Page 28: ...re parts list Install a complete new clutch drum 12 cup washer 11 and new circlip 9 for the part numbers see Extract from the spare parts list For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUT TING 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 replacemen...

Page 29: ...efilterisverydirty cleanitfrequently severaltimesaday because only a clean air filter provides full engine power CAUTION Replace damaged air filters immediately Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy the engine Insert the air filter 6 in the illustrated direction CAUTION Donotinserttheairfilterupside down evenafterclean ing it Otherwise dirt particles on the outside surface of the air...

Page 30: ...UTION Use only the following spark plugs NGK CMR6A Checking the ignition spark Press the loosened spark plug 10 with the ignition cable firmly connected against the cylinder using insulated pliers not near the spark plug opening Put combination switch 11 in the ON position Pull the starter cable hard If the function is correct an ignition spark must be visible near the electrodes Checking the muff...

Page 31: ...rum The spring 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 pulledout Itwillwhipbackifthecablepulleyisreleased by accident Replacing th...

Page 32: ...lacement pullitoutthrough the tank filler neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form a hook 15 15 Cleaning the air filter compartment fan com partment Remove cover Remove the fan housing CAUTION Topreventeyeinjury alwaysweareyeprotec tion when cleaning the filter with compressed air The entire area 15 can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air Cleaning the cylinder fins A bott...

Page 33: ...brication Functional check 21 Chain brake Functional check 23 Combination switch Safety locking button Throttle lever Functional check 22 Fuel oil tank cap Check for tightness Every day Air filter Clean several times daily if necessary 29 Guide bar Check for damage clean oil intake bore 27 Guide bar support Clean in particular the oil guide groove 21 27 Idle speed Check chain must not run 24 Every...

Page 34: ...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 con...

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

Page 36: ...5 6 4 1 2 3 10 8 9 7 22 20 19 14 17 15 16 18 13 11 12 21 EA3200S EA3201S EA3202S EA3203S Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service center ...

Page 37: ...ar 3 8 30 cm 1 1 mm 12 1 Sprocket nose bar 3 8 35 cm 1 1 mm 14 2 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 30 cm 1 1 mm 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 35 cm 1 1 mm 3 1 Chain protector for 30 35 cm 3 8 1 Chain protector for 40 cm 3 8 4 1 Universal wrench SW 16 13 6 1 Carburetor screwdriver 7 1 Suction head 8 1 Fuel tank cap cpl 9 1 O Ring 29 3 x 3 6 mm 10 1 Return spring pack complete 11 1 Spring 12 1 Driver 13 1 Starter cable 3 5...

Page 38: ...11681 1 The EC Type Examination Certificate No 4811008 12003 The EC Type Examination per 2006 42 EC was performed by DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH Enderstraße 92b 01277 Dresden Germany Identification No 2140 The technical documentation is kept by our authorised representative in Europe who is Makita International Europe Ltd Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD England The co...

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