Makita EA6100P, Operator'S And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...E 20 20 ethanol E 85 85 ethanol or any fuels not meeting MAKITA requirements are not approved for use in MAKITA 2 stroke gasoline engines USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS Poor engine performance loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock improper clutch engagement premature deterioration of fuel lines premature deterioration of gaskets premature deterioration of carburetors...

Page 2: ...ts The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact the MAKITA Warranty Service Department at 1 800 4 MAKITA 462 5482 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into ...

Page 3: ...t such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emission warranty parts lists are covered 1 Fuel Tank 2 Fuel Line 3 Fuel Cap WARRANTED PARTS LIST EX...

Page 4: ...t WARNING 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 and carefully follow the instructions outlined in this operator s manual Kickback may cause severe or fatal inju ry and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw Kickback and other safety relat...

Page 5: ...ls on the saw and in the Operator s and Safety Manual Further symbols see page 8 Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Normal Winter operation Carburetor adjustment Chain oil fill oil pump Saw chain oil adjustment screw First aid Do not touch hot surfaces Recycling Read Operator s and Safety Manual and follow the warning and safety precautions Particular care and caution Forbidden Wear...

Page 6: ...w chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance Safety precautions for chain saw operators While operating the chain saw please observe the follo wing rules a Contact of the guide bar nose with any object should be avoided b Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious or fatal injury WARNING Readandfollowallsafetyprecautionsintheoperat...

Page 7: ...less specifically trained to do so All chain saw service other than the items listed in the operator smanualsmaintenanceinstructions shouldbe performed by competent chain saw service personnel For example if improper tools are used to remove the flywheelorifanimpropertoolisusedtoholdtheflywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently could cause...

Page 8: ...ability to feel and regulate temperature produces numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis All MAKITA saws are therefore provided with an an tivibration system which is essential for those using chain saws on a regular or sustained basis Antivi bration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain Whitefinger disesase however they reduce t...

Page 9: ... When transporting in a vehicle keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover fuel spillage and damage to the saw Make sure the saw in not exposed to heat or sparks 4 Proper clothing Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting but allow com plete freedom of movement Avoid loose fitting jackets scarfs neckties jewelry flaredorcuffedpants oranything that c...

Page 10: ...in are clear of you or all other obstructions and objects including the ground because when the engine starts in semi throttle position engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and turn the chain which may cause a kickback Never attempt to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf When you pull the starter grip don t wrap the starter rope around your hands ...

Page 11: ...rottlelever Left handers should follow these instructions too WARNING Donotoperateyourchainsawinsemi throttleposition Cutting in this position does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed WARNING Never come too close to a rotating chain with your hands or body WARNING Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects Use your chain saw for cutting only It is not de...

Page 12: ...understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid loss of control The most common reactive forces are kickback pushback pull in In order to keep control of your saw always maintain a firm foothold Never work on a ladder in a tree or on any other insecure support Never use the saw above shoulder height fig 9 Thisreactioncanoccurinafractionofasecondandunder some circumstances c...

Page 13: ...orce increase with the rate of impact The contact angle between the nose of the bar and the foreign object fig 11 Kickback is most pronounced in the upper quadrant of the bar nose MAKITA chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces The depth gauges Improper lowering of the depth gauges also increases the risk of a kickback Saw chain cutter sharpness WARNING A dull improperly sharpened chain ...

Page 14: ...wood 2 Pull inmayalsobepreventedbyusingplasticwedges to open the kerf or cut Cutting techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree Beforefellingatree considercarefullyallconditionswhich may affect the direction of fall including The intended direction of the fall The neutral lean of the tree Any unusually heavy limb structure Surrounding trees and obstacles The wind direction and speed WARNING...

Page 15: ... the planned direction of the fall of the tree and at a 45 angle fig 19 An alternate path must also be selected Place all tools and equipment a safe distance away from the tree but not on the escape path Then determine the placement of the felling notch fig 21 The felling notch when properly placed de termines the direction in which the tree will fall It is made perpen dicular to the line of fall ...

Page 16: ...ametergreaterthanthelength of the guide bar requires use of either the sectioning or plunge cut method These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques For the sectioning method fig 24 make the first cut with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge Then us...

Page 17: ...hanging limbs A pinch may result or the limb may fall causing loss of control If a pinch occurs stop the engine and remove the saw by lifting the limb WARNING Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under tension The limbs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw or injury to the operator Bucking Bucking is cutting a log into sections WARNING 1 When bucking do no...

Page 18: ...shop only Maintaining and storing the saw Keep the chain bar and sprocket clean and lubricated replace worn sprockets or chains Keep the chain sharp You can spot a dull chain when easy to cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood Keep the chain at proper tension Tighten all nuts bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use Keep spark plug and wire co...

Page 19: ...mption at max load per ISO 7293 g kWh 430 430 Fuel tank capacity floz I 27 0 0 8 Chain oil tank capacity floz I 16 2 0 48 Mixture ratio fuel two stroke oil when using MAKITA synthetic oil 50 1 when using other synthetic oils oil quality must be JASO FC or ISO EGD 50 1 Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Sprocket pitch inch 325 or 3 8 Number of teeth Z 7 Chain type see the Extract f...

Page 20: ...ation plate 16 Indicate when ordering spare parts Serial number Year of manufacture Denomination of components 14 ON OFF switch for grip heating EA6101P only 15 Fuel pump Primer 16 Identification plate 17 Starter grip 18 Combination switch Choke ON Stop 19 Throttle lever 20 Safety locking button 21 Rear hand guard 22 Fuel tank cap 23 Fan housing with starting assembly 24 Oil tank cap 25 Chain Blad...

Page 21: ...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 PUTTING INTO OPERATION 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 only after having assembled it co...

Page 22: ... 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 still holding up the tip ...

Page 23: ...g the chain brake braking If the kickback is strong enough the sudden 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 A Releasing the chain brake Pull the hand guard 1 towards you arrow B until you feel i...

Page 24: ...ividual requirements 2 6 floz order number T 00745 6 4 floz order number T 00739 In case MAKITAsynthetic two stroke engine oil is not available it is recommended to use a mixture ratio of 50 1 with other synthetic two stroke engine oils as otherwise optimum opera tion of the engine cannot be guaranteed The correct mixture ratio 50 1 when using MAKITA synthetic two stroke engine oil i e mix 50 part...

Page 25: ...l 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 Variousskindeseasesm...

Page 26: ... 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 suitab...

Page 27: ...sp the rear handle the safety lock 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 t...

Page 28: ... 9 Handle heating only EA6101P The electrically heated handles are activated by pushing the switch 9 On red marking on switch visible Off red marking on switch not visible 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 anythi...

Page 29: ...omplete assembly and testing of the saw Idle speed adjustment must only be undertaken when the engine is warm with a clean air filter and properly in stalled guide bar and chain Use a screwdriver 4 mm blade for idle adjustments Adjusting the idle speed Turn adjusting screw T counter clockwise unscrew Idle speed decreases Turn adjusting screw T clockwise screw in Idle speed increases Important If t...

Page 30: ...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 list A...

Page 31: ... be filed to the exact same shape as the used teeth including on their running surfaces File depending on chain type 10 to the guide bar A file holder makes file guidance easier It is marked for the correct sharpening angle of α 25 496 α 30 082 086 keepthemarksparallelwiththechainwhenfiling seeillustration and limits the cut depth to the correct 4 5 of the file diameter See Accessories for the ord...

Page 32: ...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 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 MAKITA service center...

Page 33: ...bers see Extract from the spare parts list For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUTTING INTO OPERATION NOTE Do not use a new chain with a worn chain sprocket Replace the chain sprocket after no more than two worn out chains Let the new chain run at half speed for a few minutes to distribute the chain oil evenly New chains stretch so check the chain tension frequently see Checking the...

Page 34: ...bric If the filter is very dirty wash it out in a lukewarm solution of dishwash ing liquid and rinse it out from the inside under running water Note that the filter does not need to be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of power If cleaning the filter does not bring an improvement in performance it is time to replace it Let the air filter dry out thoroughly NOTE Do not dry it with a heat sou...

Page 35: ...rty or oily Remove the filter cover see Cleaning the air filter Pull the plug cap 7 off the spark plug Use only the combination wrench supplied with the saw to remove the spark plug Electrode gap The electrode gap must be 020 0 5 mm CAUTION Use only the following spark plug NGK BPMR 7A Checking the ignition spark Insert combination tool between hood and cylinder as shown CAUTION Do not insert the ...

Page 36: ...o that its lower end fits in the notch see the arrow in the closeup Thread a new cable dia 3 8 mm length 1000 mm as shown in the illustration don t forget the washer 11 and knot both ends as shown Pull the knot 12 into the cable drum 6 and press it into the space Pull knot 13 into the starter grip 10 Guide the hole 16 in the driver 9 over the end of the spring press down the driver and turn it sli...

Page 37: ...lastic pack Carefully insert a new return spring cassette and press down until it engages Assemble the cable drum and tension the return spring see page 26 Replacing the starter spring NOTE If the spring 7 in the Featherlight Starting system is broken more effort will be required to start the engine and you will notice some resistance when pulling the starter cable If you notice this check the spr...

Page 38: ...uld be checked and cleaned regulary Let cool the engine down for sure Loosen the screw 3 and remove the spark arrester screen 4 Caution Donotusesharporpointedobjectsforscreencleaning Damaged or misformed screen wires may result Reassembly the spark arrester screen and tighten the screw 3 4 Cleaning the air filter compartment fan com partment Remove cover Remove the fan housing CAUTION Topreventeye...

Page 39: ...l check 26 Chain brake Functional check 23 Combination switch Safety locking button Throttle lever Functional check 27 Fuel oil tank cap Check for tightness and lekages Every day Air filter Clean at loss of power 34 Guide bar Check for damage clean oil intake bore 32 Guide bar support Clean in particular the oil guide groove 26 32 Idle speed Check chain must not run 29 Every week Fan housing Clean...

Page 40: ...omatically 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 contact you...

Page 41: ... or 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 difficulties Carburetor Fuel tank is filled Wrong carburetor adjustment Ignition spark Engine starts but Fuel supply Fuel tank is filled Wrong idling adjustment suction head or dies immediately carburetor dirty Tank venting de...

Page 42: ...P Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service center 8 9 15 16 26 27 28 29 25 7 6 5 4 19 20 1 2 3 14 13 17 10 11 12 18 21 22 23 24 ...

Page 43: ...r 7 010 114 010 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 10 181 163 050 1 Return spring pack complete 11 181 163 080 1 Spring 12 315 163 090 1 Driver 13 395 164 010 1 Starter cable 3 8x1000 mm 14 965 603 021 1 Spark plug 15 181 114 202 1 Oil tank cap cpl 16 963 229 036 1 O Ring 29 3 x 3 6 mm 17 130 173 010 1 Air filter 18 130 213 600 1 Sprocket guard cp...

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