Use and Care Manual

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The EA3500S and EA3501S will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard
is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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 injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw.
Kickback and other safety related precautions are described in detail within this operator’s manual. Additional
operator’s manuals are available from www.makitausa.com and 1-800-4-MAKITA (462-5482) and MAKITA
CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: [phone].
Contents Page
Delivery inventory ........................................................ 5
Symbols ....................................................................... 5
Safety precautions ....................................................... 6
Denomination of components .................................... 18
Technical data............................................................ 19
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Only for Models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ................. 20
Tightening the saw chain ...................................... 21
Checking the chain tension .................................. 22
Retightening the saw chain .................................. 22
Only for the QuickSet guide bar
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ................. 23
Tensioning the saw chain ..................................... 24
Checking the chain tension .................................. 24
Retensioning the saw chain ................................. 24
Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard (TLC)
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ................. 25
Tightening the saw chain ...................................... 26
Checking the chain tension .................................. 27
Retensioning the saw chain ................................. 27
For all models
Chain brake .......................................................... 27
Fuel ...................................................................... 28
Chain oil ............................................................... 28
Refuelling ............................................................. 29
Checking the chain lubrication ............................. 30
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Adjusting the chain lubrication .............................. 30
Starting the engine ............................................... 31
Cold starting ......................................................... 31
Warm starting ....................................................... 31
Stopping the engine ............................................. 31
Checking the chain brake ..................................... 32
Adjusting the carburetor ....................................... 32
MAINTETANCE
Sharpening the saw chain .................................... 33
Cleaning the inside of the sprocket guard ............ 35
Cleaning the guide bar ......................................... 35
Replacing the saw chain ...................................... 36
Cleaning the air lter ............................................ 37
Replacing the spark plug ...................................... 38
Checking the ignition spark .................................. 38
Checking the mufer screws ................................ 38
Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return
spring pack/Replacing the starter spring .............. 39
Cleaning the air lter compartment/fan
compartment .......................................................... 40
Cleaning the cylinder ns ........................................ 40
Replacing the suction head .................................. 40
Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen ...... 40
Instructions for periodic maintenance ................... 41
Service, spare parts and guarantee .......................... 42
Trouble shooting ........................................................ 43
Extract from the spare parts list ................................. 44
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2012 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association Z62.1-11 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-11 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 “Multiposition small
engine exhaust system re ignition
suppression”.
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. The Emissions Compliance Period
referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been
shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the
assembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident
prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can, despite
all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting satisfaction
from this rst-rate product.
WARNING
The ignition system of this equipment produces an electro magnetic eld. This eld may interfere with some medical
devices such as a pacemaker. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with a medical device should
consult with their physician and the manufacturer of the device before operating this equipment.
EA3500S, EA3501S