Chainsaw User Manual

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The MAKITA DCS 34 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).
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association Z62.1-95 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression”
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 first-rate product. The following industrial property rights apply: DE 19722629.
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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 owners 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 owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from MAKITA U.S.A.,
INC., 14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, USA, Telephone: [phone] and MAKITA
CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: [phone].
Contents Page
Delivery inventory 3
Symbols 3
Safety precautions 4-15
Denomination of components 16
Technical data 17
Approved bar and chain combinations 17
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain 18-19
Checking the chain tension 20
Safety chain brake 20
Fuel / Refuelling 21-22
Checking the chain lubrication 23
Starting the engine 24
Stopping the engine 24
Checking the safety chain brake 25
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Set idle speed 25
Sharpening the saw chain 26-27
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket 28
Cleaning the guide bar 28
Replacing the saw chain 29
Replacing the suction head 29
Cleaning the air filter 29
Replacing the spark plug 30
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 30
Instructions for periodic maintenance 31
Service, spare parts and guarantee 31-32
Troubleshooting 32
Extract from the spare parts list 33