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Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Important:

Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Only persons who have
completed training in working from elevated platforms (cherry pickers, lifts), from platforms mounted on ladders or who are proficient in climbing with
ropes are permitted to operate this chain saw.
Keep this Instruction Manual!

DCS230T

DCS230T

DCS230T

DCS230T

DCS231T

DCS231T

DCS231T

DCS231T

DCS232T

DCS232T

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Summary of Contents for DCS232T

Page 1: ...ictly observe the safety regulations Only persons who have completed training in working from elevated platforms cherry pickers lifts from platforms mounted on ladders or who are proficient in climbing with ropes are permitted to operate this chain saw Keep this Instruction Manual DCS230T DCS230T DCS230T DCS230T DCS231T DCS231T DCS231T DCS231T DCS232T DCS232T DCS232T DCS232T ...

Page 2: ... requirements of the applicable EU guidelines EU Machine guideline 98 37 EG EU EMC guideline 89 336 EWG modified by 91 263 EWG 92 31 EWG and 93 68 EWG Noise emission 2000 14 EG The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU guidelines were EN 14982 EN ISO 11681 2 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 CISPR 12 The conformity assessment procedure 2000 14 EG was performed ...

Page 3: ...s only Stop engine Fuel and oil mixture Particular care and caution Engine manual start Chain oil Forbidden Choke lever Saw chain oil adjust ment screw Wear protective hel met eye and ear pro tection Direction of chain movement First aid Wear protective gloves CAUTION Kickback Recycling Use appropriate pro tection for foot leg and hand arm No smoking Hold the saw with both hands while working One ...

Page 4: ... replaced after 5 years at the latest Use only approved protective helmets The face shield 2 of the protective helmet or the goggles protects against sawdust and wood chips During operation of the chain saw always wear a goggle or a face shield to prevent eye injuries Wear adequate noise protection equipment ear muffs 3 ear plugs etc Octave brand analysis upon request The protective jacket 4 consi...

Page 5: ...ith 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 piercing timber or wood with the tip of the saw Always observe the end of the guide bar Be careful when continuing an already started cut When starting to cut the chain must be running Ensure that the chain is always sharpened correctly Pay...

Page 6: ...unk diameter The material between both cuts C serves as a hinge Never cut it through otherwise the tree will fall without any control Insert felling wedges in time Secure the cut only with wedges made of plastic or aluminium Do not use iron wedges If the saw hits an iron wedge the chain can be seriously damaged or torn When cutting down a tree always stay sidewards of the falling tree When withdra...

Page 7: ... 1 0 74 8 000 Max torque at speed Nm min 1 0 97 6 500 Idling speed max engine speed with bar and chain min 1 3 000 11 500 DCS230T 3 000 10 500 DCS231T 3 000 10 000 DCS232T Coupling speed min 1 4 500 Sound pressure level at the workplace LpA av per ISO CD 228681 dB A 95 0 Sound power level LWA av per ISO CD 228681 dB A 104 1 Vibration acceleration ah w av per ISO 75051 Tubular handle m s2 4 3 Rear ...

Page 8: ...switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug see Replacing the spark plug Always wear protective gloves CAUTION Do not start the saw until it has been completely assembled and inspected 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 mounti...

Page 9: ...n adjusting screw 5 to the right clockwise until the chain engages the guide groove of the bottom side of the bar see circle Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting screw 5 to the right clockwise until the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar While still holding up the tip of the guide bar tighten the retaining nuts 2 with the universal wrench Checking t...

Page 10: ...is available you can use fuel with a higher octane value This will not affect the engine In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only For lubricating the engine use a two stroke engine oil quality grade JASO FC ISO EGO which is added to the fuel Caution Do not use ready mixed fuel from petrol stations The correct mixture ratio 25...

Page 11: ...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 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 i...

Page 12: ...ly against the ground Press with one knee on the rear handle IMPORTANT The choke lever 5 is coupled to the throttle lever 1 It will revert to its original posi tion automatically once the throttle lever has been pressed If the throttle lever is pressed before the engine starts then the choke switch 5 will have to be reset to the appropriate position Cold start Push the short circuit switch 3 forwa...

Page 13: ...increases the idle speed Turning it out counterclockwise lowers the idle speed Caution In no case should the chain move MAINTENANCE Sharpening the saw 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 Always wear protec tive gloves The chain needs sharpening when The sawdust produced when...

Page 14: ...hain when filing see illustration and limits the cut depth to the correct 4 5 of the file diameter After having sharpened the chain the height of the depth limiter must be checked by means of a chain gauge Correct even the smallest excess height with a special flat file 12 Round off the front of the depth limiter 13 Cleaning the sprocket interior checking and replacing the chain catcher CAUTION Be...

Page 15: ...m a hook Cleaning the air filter Unscrew screw 14 and remove the cleaner case cover 13 IMPORTANT Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth in order to prevent dirt particles from fall ing into the carburetor Remove the air filter 15 CAUTION To prevent injury to the eyes do NOT blow out dirt particles Do not use fuel to clean the air filter Clean the air filter with a soft brush If the filter is ...

Page 16: ... the sprocket cover see PUTTING INTO OPERATION If necessary remove muffler by loosening and removing the two screws 14 Stuff a rag into the cylinder port 15 Use a suitable tool wooden scraper to clean out the cylinder space 16 especially the cooling fins Remove the rag from the cylinder port and refit the muffler according to the diagram Replace the gasket 13 if necessary Carefully remove any piec...

Page 17: ...m your local dealer He will also have the spare part lists to determine the required spare part numbers and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements and spare part innovations Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee General Chain saw Clean exterior check for damage In case of ...

Page 18: ...t work is not covered by the guarantee All repairs covered by the guarantee must be performed by a MAKITA service centre Trouble shooting Malfunction System Observation Cause Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated Engine does not start or only with difficulty Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system compression system mechanical malfunction No ignit...

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