Instruction Manual DCS410 DCS411 Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual!
Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product! Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modern piece of equipment. The DCS410 and DCS411 are light, handy saws with high performance, a good power‑to‑weight ratio, and a wide range of speeds for top utility. The DCS411 are equipped with a starting valve for simple, reliable, and easy starting.
Delivery inventory 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5 Chain saw Guide bar Saw chain Chain protection cover Assembly tool Instruction manual (not shown) 3 4 In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use Power chain saws This power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out of doors. It is intended for the followung uses depending on its class: - - Professional and mid-class: Use on small, medium and large trees: felling, limb removal, cutting to length, thinning. Hobbyklasse: Occasional use on small trees, fruit-tree care, felling, limb removal, cutting to length.
Fuels / Refuelling - - - - - - - - - - - Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. Do not smoke or work near open fires (5). Let the engine cool down before refuelling. Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always wear protective gloves when refuelling. Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Do not breathe in fuel vapors. Inhalation of fuel vapours can be hazardous to your health.
Kickback - When working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks may occur. - Kickback occurs when the upper part of the end of the guide bar inadvertently touches wood or other hard objects (10). - This causes the saw to be thrown back toward the user with great force and out of control. Risk of injury! In order to prevent kickback, follow these rules: - Only specially‑trained persons should perform plunge cuts, i.e.
- Be careful when cutting splintery wood. Cut pieces of wood may be pulled along (risk of injuries). - When cutting with the upper edge of the guide bar, the chain saw may be pushed in the direction of the user if the chain gets clamped. For this reason use the lower edge of the bar whenever possible. The chain saw will then be pushed away from you (15). - If the timber is under tension (16), first cut the pressure side (A). Then the crosscut can be performed on the tension side (B).
Transport and storage - When changing your location during work switch off the chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order to prevent an inadvert‑ ent start of the chain. - Never carry or transport the chain saw with the chain running. - When transporting the chain saw over long distances the guide bar protection cover (delivered with the chain saw) must be ap‑ plied. - Carry the chain saw with the tubular handle. The guide bar points backwards (20).
Technical data DCS410 DCS411 Stroke volume cm3 39 39 Bore mm 40 40 Stroke mm 31 31 Max. power at speed kW / rpm 1.7 / 9,000 1.7 / 9,000 Max. torque at speed Nm / rpm 2.0 / 6,500 2.0 / 6,500 Idling speed / max. engine speed with bar and chain rpm 2,600 / 12.000 2,600 / 12.
PUTTING INTO OPERATION Mounting the guide bar and saw chain Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the following work. Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the following steps for mounting the guide bar and chain: 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").
4 13 G H - Turn the chain tightener (C/6) to the right (clockwise) until the chain engages the guide groove of the bottom side of the bar (see circle). Press the guide bar against the housing with your left hand.
Chain brake 2 3 A The MAKITA models DCS410, 411 comes with an inertia chain brake as standard equipment. If kickback occurs due to contact of the guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAU‑ TIONS, page 6), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong. The chain will stop within a fraction of a second. The chain brake is installed to block the saw chain before starting it and to stop it immediately in case of an emergency.
We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-degradable in order to protect the environment. The use of bio-degradable oil may even be required by local regulations. Refuelling The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been granted the "blue angel" (Blauer Umweltschutz-Engel) for being particularly environment-friendly (RAL UZ 48).
To change the feed quantity use the universal wrench and adjust the adjusting screw (page 13, H/1) in the following way: 3 ‑ Turn to the right to reduce the feed rate. ‑ Turn to the left to increase the feed rate. To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove at the crank case (A/3) and the oil inlet bore in the guide bar (A/4) must be cleaned regularly.
Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubrica tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feed. Check the oil feed rate as described below: - Start the chain saw. - Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk or the ground (use an appropriate base).
Working in winter normal operation 2 subfreezing operation 1 A 3 B In order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low tem‑ perature combined with high humidity, and in order to get up to operating temperature faster in subfreezing temperatures, heated air can be taken from the cylinder (marking (circled) on insert in "snowflake" position). ‑ ‑ ‑ At temperatures above freezing the carburetor must NOT be fed heated air (marking (circled) on insert in "sun" position).
E ‑ ‑ F All cutters must be sharpened to the same angle, 30°. Dif‑ ferent angles result in a roughly, irregularly running chain, increase wear and tear and cause chain beakage. The 85° front rake of the cutter results from the cut depth of the round file. If the proper file is used in the right manner, the correct front rake will be obtained automatically. Files and how to work with them - Sharpen using a special file holder with a saw chain round file. File the first cutter half with a 4.8 mm dia.
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 6 7 A ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ 2 3 4 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 protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled it completely and inspected. 1 5 Remove the sprocket guard (A/1) (See "PUTTING INTO OPERATION" figs. A and B).
Cleaning the air filter 3 2 E 1 F - Clean the air filter with a soft brush. - Remove the filter cover (E/1) (2 screws). Caution: - If the filter is very dirty, clean it in lukewarm water with dish‑ washing detergent. Pull the choke (E/2) to shut the choke valve and to prevent dirt particles from entering the carburetor. - Let the air filter dry completely. ‑ ‑ ‑ Pull the air filter (E/3) off the carburetor. Cover the carburetor with a clean cloth.
Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per‑ formed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents! The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual.
Spare parts Reliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of your chain saw, depend among other things on the quality of the spare parts used. Use only original MAKITA parts, marked Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the highest quality in material, dimensions, function and safety. Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from your local dealer.
Extract from the spare parts list DCS410 DCS411 Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. Pos. MAKITA-No. 3 Qty. Denomination 1 1 2 2 444 033 141 1 444 038 141 1 532 484 056 1 532 484 064 1 Sprocket nose bar .325”, .050”, 33 cm Sprocket nose bar .325”, .050”, 38 cm Saw chain .325”, .050” for 33 cm Saw chain .325”, .
Important information for order replacement saw chains and guide bars! If using a guide bar with a 1.3 mm (.050”) groove width, only use the matching saw chain with a 1.3 mm (.050”) drive elemant strenght. 1.3 mm (.050”) groove width guide bars are marked with this symbol .
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