Makita DCS460 manuale d’uso

Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual! DCS460 DCS461 DCS500 DCS501[...]

2 RE Y EU Conformity Declaration The undersigned, T amiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, as authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKIT A machines, T ype: EU prototype test certi Þ cate No. DCS460, 461 (178) M6T 09 10 24243 108 DCS500, 501 (179) M6T 09 10 24243 108 manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str . 38, 22045 Hamburg, Germany , confo[...]

3 1 4 5 6 7 3 2 Delivery inventory DCS461/501 = Saw with decompression valve 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Offset screwdriver 7. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 8. Instruction manual (not shown) In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory , please c[...]

4 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 4 3 2 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 followisng 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 [...]

5 6 5 7 8 9 ● Maintenance ● Stopping work ● Refuelling ● T ransport ● Sharpening the chain ● Putting out of function 3 Meter Fuels / Refuelling - Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. - Do not smoke or work near open Þ res (5). - Let the engine cool down before refuelling. - Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. [...]

6 10 12 13 14 11 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[...]

7 15 16 17 18 19 2 1 / 2 45° 45° = cutting down area - 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 po[...]

8 20 21 22 24 T ransport and storage - When changing your location during work switch off the chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order to prevent an inad- vertent start of the chain. - Never carry or transport the chain saw with the chain run- ning. - When transporting the chain saw over long distances the guide bar protection cover (delivere[...]

9 2 24 25 16 17 18 19 3 4 1 6 7 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 10 Stroke volume cm 3 45,6 49,9 Bore mm 43 45 Stroke mm 31,4 31,4 Max. power at speed 3) kW / 1/min 2,2 / 10,000 2,4 / 10,000 Max. torque at speed 3) Nm / 1/min 2,7 / 7,000 2,9 / 7,000 Idling speed / max. engine speed with bar and chain 1/min 2,500 / 13,800 2,500 / 13,800 Clutch engag[...]

10 5 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 C D B A Put on the guide bar ( 7 ). Make sure that the pin ( 5 ) of the chain tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar . Remove the plastic transport cover (*) and dispose of prop- erly . Turn chain tensioning screw ( 4 ) to the left (counter-clockwise) until the pin ( 5 ) of the chain tensioner is underneath the threaded p[...]

11 8 10 1 9 9 12 2 4 F H E 2 3 G Replace the sprocket guard (3). Tighten the nuts ( 2 ) only hand-tight to begin with. Lift the chain ( 9 ) over the sprocket ( 8 ). CAUTION: Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove ( 10 ) on the guide bar . Place the chain over the cha[...]

12 2 4 1 2 1 C B A Engaging 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. T o engage the chain brake manually , simply push the hand guard ( 1 ) forward (towards the tip of the saw) with your left hand [...]

13 E + OIL 50:1 OIL D Fuel CAUTION: This saw is powered by mineral-oil products (gasoline and oil) . Be especially careful when handling gasoline . Do not smoke. Keep tool well away from open ß ames, spark, or Þ re (explosion hazard). Fuel mixture This tool is powered by a high-performance air-cooled two-stroke engine. It runs on a mixture of gas[...]

14 A B NEVER USE W ASTE OIL Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment. Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances. Residues in waste oil result in a high degree of wear and tear at the oil 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 v[...]

15 2 3 1 C E D Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute suf Þ cient chain lubri - ca 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 (see „Starting the en[...]

16 A B 1 4 5 3 2 Cold start (Choke) W arm start (ON) Engine off Combination switch in safety position (ignition current cut off, necessary for all mainte- nance, repair , and installation work) Starting the engine Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as- sembled and checked! Move at least 3 meters / 10 feet away from the place wh[...]

17 6 C 7 8 Working in winter In order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low tempe- rature combined with high humidity , and below + 5°C in order to get up to operating temperature faster , heated air can be taken from the cylinder . Remove the cover (see “Cleaning the air Þ lter”). Remove the insert ( 7 ) and insert it as shown for[...]

18 H S L A CAUTION: Do not adjust the carburetor until the machine has been completely assembled and checked! Do not adjust the carburetor without a tachometer! Carburetor adjustment is necessary for optimum engine performance, for safer and more economical operation. Adjust the carburetor only with the engine warm, a clean air Þ lter, and properl[...]

19 B Adjusting the carburetor (only for not EU-countries) Carburetor adjustment is necessary for optimum engine performance, for safer and more economical operation. The engine should be warm, the air Þ lter clean, and the chain properly tensioned. Have carburetor adjustment done by an authorised MAKIT A service centre. The carburetor is factory-a[...]

20 min. 3 mm (0.11”) A B C The sharpening angle ( α ) must be identical for all cutters! 25° for chain type 686, 099 30° for chain type 086, 484 35° for chain type 093 The teeth will have the proper angle (ß) automatically if the proper round Þ le is used. 60° for chain type 686, 099 85° for chain type 086, 093, 484 Different angles resul[...]

21 1 2 D 4/5 E F Chain typ 086, 484, 686, 099 Chain typ 093 Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round Þ le for sharpening. Standard round Þ les are unsuitable. For the order number , see “Accessories”. T ype 086, 484, 686 : File the Þ rst cutter half with a 4,8 mm dia. round saw-chain Þ le, then switch to a 4.5 mm dia. ?[...]

22 7 2 3 1 4 6 5 A B Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 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.[...]

23 8 12 13 11 9 14 15 C Check the sprocket before mounting a new chain. Worn out sprockets ( 8 ) may damage the new chain and must therefore be replaced. Remove the sprocket guard (See „PUTTING INTO OPERA TI- ON“ Þ gs. B ). Remove the chain and guide bar . Remove circlip ( 9 ). CAUTION: The circlip will pop out of the groove. When removing it,[...]

24 5 3 6 4 A 1 2 5 3 4 5a CAUTION: T o prevent eye injury , always wear eye protection when cleaning the Þ lter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air Þ lter . Disengage the cover clasp ( 1 ) with the universal wrench and take off the cover ( 2 ). Push up the combination switch ( 3 ) (Choke position) to prevent dirt particles from [...]

25 8 9 7 0,5 mm 11 10 12 B C D Checking the muf ß er screws Remove the retaining plate ( 10 ) by unscrewing screws ( 11 , short) and ( 12 , long). The muf ß er screws are now accessible through the blind holes and can be checked for tight Þ t. If they are loose, hand-tighten them (Important - do not overtighten!). Replacing the spark plug CAUTIO[...]

26 A 1 2 7 8 6 5 14 13 4 4 4 9 10 12 11 3 Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Unscrew four screws ( 1 ). Remove fan housing ( 2 ). Remove the air guide ( 3 ) from the fan housing. CAREFUL! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (7) if the return spring is under tension. If the starter cable is to [...]

27 14 B 15 C Replacing the suction head The felt Þ lter ( 15 ) of the suction head can become clogged. It is recommended to replace the suction head once every three months in order to ensure unimpeded fuel ß ow to the carburetor . T o remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through the tank Þ ller neck using a piece of wire bent at[...]

28 General Chain saw Clean exterior , check for damage. In case of damage, have repaired by a quali Þ ed service centre immediately Saw chain Sharpen regulary , replace in good time 20-12 Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre Guide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of bearing surfaces Replace in good time 12, 22 Star[...]

29 Service, spare parts and guarantee Maintenance and repair The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require quali Þ ed technical training and a special work- shop equipped with special tools and testing devices. Any work not described in this Manual may be performed only by a MAKIT A service centre. The MAKIT A [...]

30 T rouble shooting Malfunction System Observation Cause Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated. Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, com- only with dif Þ culty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark Switch on ST OP , fault or short-circuit in the w[...]

31 26 33 27 28 29 30 31/32 25 21 20 5 1 2 3 14 16 12 13 4 15 17 10 11 9 18 19 8 7 6 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKIT A parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKIT A service centre. DCS460 / DCS461 DCS500 / DCS501[...]

32 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKIT A parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKIT A service centre. DCS460 / DCS461 DCS500 / DCS501 Pos. MAKIT A-No. Qty . Denomination 1 445 033 631 1 Sprocket nose bar .325“, 33 cm (13“) 445 038 631 1 Sprocket nose bar .325“, 38 cm (15“) 445 045 631 1 Sprocket [...]

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