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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.

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Always release the chain brake before removing or replacing 
the sprocket guard (

B/4

). To do so, pull the hand guard (

A/1

towards the tubular handle (

A/2

) until you feel it catch.

C

D

-  Position the guide bar (

D/8

). Make sure that the pin (

D/9

of the chain tightener is in the hole (circled) on the guide 
bar.

8

E

F

-  Turn the chain adjusting screw (

C/6

) to the left (counter-

clockwise) until the pin (

C/7

) is at the left stop.

10 8

11

-  Lift the chain (

E/10

) over the clutch drum and onto the 

sprocket (

E/11

). Using your right hand, guide the chain into 

the top guide groove on the guide bar (

E/8

). Note that the 

cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the 
direction of the arrow!

-  Lead the chain (

F/10

) around the sprocket nose (

F/12

) of 

the guide bar.

NOTE:

 The chain should be easy to pull in the direction of the 

arrow. The clutch drum (

E/11

) should turn with the chain (the 

sprocket engages the chain).

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12

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 saw chain:

A

B

1

2

-  Unscrew retaining nuts (

B/3

).

-  Pull off the sprocket guard (

B/4

).

-  Remove the plastic transport cover (

B/5

) and dispose of 

properly.

4

3

 

6

7

9

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Summary of Contents for DCS430

Page 1: ...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 DCS430 DCS431 DCS520 DCS5200 ...

Page 2: ...he engine 14 Cold start 14 Packing Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective card board box to protect against shipping damage Cardboardisabasicrawmaterialandisconsequentlyreuseable or suitable for recycling waste paper recycling RE Y EU Conformity Declaration The undersigned Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld as autho rized by DOLMAR GmbH declare that the MAKITA machines Type EU proto...

Page 3: ... only in delivery for model DCS5200 7 Offset screwdriver 8 Instruction manual not shown In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory please consult your sales agent Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Instruction Manual Read instruction manual and follow the warning and safety precautions Particular care and caution Forbidden Wear...

Page 4: ...others Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol drugs or medication A fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity when working in easily inflammable vegetation or when it has not rained for a long time danger of fire Protective equipment In order to avoid head eye hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the following protective equipment must be used...

Page 5: ...nction of the chain brake the correct mounting of the guide bar the correct sharpening and tighten ing of the chain the firm mounting of the sprocket guard the easy motion of the throttle lever and the function of the throttle lever lock the cleanliness and dryness of the handles and the function of the ON OFF switch Putthechainsawonlyintooperationifitiscompletelyassembled Never use the chain saw ...

Page 6: ... leaning too far over Guide the chain saw in such a way that no part of your body is within the elongated swivelling range of the saw 12 Use the chain saw for sawing wood only Avoid touching the ground with the chain saw while it is still running Never use the chain saw for lifting up or removing pieces of wood or other objects Remove foreign objects such as sand stones and nails found within the ...

Page 7: ...way 17 Before cutting down the tree check the direction of fall and make sure that there are neither people nor objects within a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths Judging the tree Direction of hanging loose or dry branches height of the tree natural overhang is the tree rotten Take into account the direction and speed of the wind If strong gusts are occurring do not do any felling Cutting the roots S...

Page 8: ...justed correctly Regularly clean the chain saw Regularly check the tank cap for tightness Observe the accident prevention instructions issued by trade associations and insurance companies Do not perform any modifications on the chain saw You will put your safety at risk Perform only the maintenance and repair works described in the instruction manual All other work must be carried out by MAKITA Se...

Page 9: ...io fuel two stroke oil when using MAKITA oil 50 1 when using Aspen Alkylat two stroke fuel 50 1 2 when using other oils 50 1 quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Chain speed 2 m s 19 7 19 9 Sprocket pitch inch 3 8 325 Number of teeth Z 7 8 Chain type see the Extract from the spare parts list Pitch gauge inch 3 8 325 058 Guide bar length of a cut cm 3...

Page 10: ...the left stop 10 8 11 Lift the chain E 10 over the clutch drum and onto the sprocket E 11 Using your right hand guide the chain into the top guide groove on the guide bar E 8 Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arrow Lead the chain F 10 around the sprocket nose F 12 of the guide bar NOTE The chain should be easy to pull in the direction of the ...

Page 11: ... In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar should be turned over whenever replacing the chain 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 L 3 will automatically actuate the chain brake To engage the chain brake manually simply push the hand guard L 3 forward towards the tip ...

Page 12: ...obtain an optimum engine output and to protect your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only To lubricate the engine use a synthetic oil for two stroke air cooled engines quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD which has to be added to the fuel The engine has been designed for use of MAKITA high performance two stroke engine oil and a mixture ratio of only 50 1 to protect the environment In addi...

Page 13: ... pump feed rate with the adjusting screw F 1 The adjusting screw is located in the housing underneath the sprocket guard F 2 It is accessible from below The oil pump comes factory set to a medium feed rate Note To set from minimum to maximum oil supply turn the ad justing screw F 1 with adjustment markings max a 1 4 turn Note After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chain oil to...

Page 14: ...e Pullthechoke B 1 outuntilitaudiblyclicks Thissimultaneously actuates the half throttle lock Put the short circuiting switch B 2 in position I START Slowly pull out the starter cable B 3 until you notice resistance the piston is positioned before the top dead centre Push the starting valve B 5 only DCS431 Nowpullthestartercablewithafastandforcefulmovement until you hear the first ignition CAUTION...

Page 15: ...e centre do carburetor adjustment since incorrect adjustment can cause considerable damage to the engine Due to new emissions regulations the adjustment range of screws H and L has been limited This adjustment range limitation toabout180degrees preventsover richsettings This ensures compliance with emissions regulations optimum engine performance and economical fuel consumption Factory setting of ...

Page 16: ...ble 1 Basic setting Carefully turn the adjusting screws for the main nozzle H and idle nozzle L clockwise until you feel a stop Turn adjusting screws H 11 2 and L 11 2 counter clockwise 2 Set idle Set the idle speed per the technical specifications Turning the adjusting screw S in clockwise increases the idle speed Turning it out counter clockwise lowers the idle speed In no case should the chain ...

Page 17: ...signed for this saw see the Extract from the spare parts list All cutters must be of the same length dimension a Cutters with different lengths result in rough running of the chain and can cause cracks in the chain The minimum cutter length 0 11 3 mm Do not resharpen thechainwhentheminimumcutterlengthhasbeenreached at this point the chain must be replaced see the Extract from the spare parts list ...

Page 18: ...t backwards First sharpen the shortest cutter The length of this cutter is then the standerd for all other cutters of the chain Always guide the file as in Fig F shown chain 086 325 099 3 8 10 and 093 3 8 90 E Chain 086 325 093 3 8 099 3 8 Sharpening angle α 30 35 25 Front rake β 85 85 60 Chain 093 3 8 099 3 8 086 325 1 2 H After having sharpened the chain the height of the depth limiter must be c...

Page 19: ...nd sprocket interior A Remove the sprocket guard A 1 See PUTTING INTO OPERATION figs A and B Turn the chain tightener screw A 2 to the left counter clockwise until you feel resistance Remove the chain A 3 and guide bar A 4 Clean the interior with a brush in particular the brake band area A 5 NOTE Make sure that no residue or contaminants remain in the oil guide groove A 6 and the chain tightener A...

Page 20: ...r E 2 and remove from intake manifold Loosen the screw on the prefilter cover E 3 and remove Remove prefilter E 4 IMPORTANT Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth to prevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor Pry apart the top and bottom of the air filter as shown in Figure F CAUTION To prevent injury to the eyes do NOT blow out dirt particles Do not use fuel to clean the air fil...

Page 21: ...ove the cable pulley C 3 Unscrew screws C 4 and carefully remove spring housing C 5 with spring CAUTION Danger of injury If the spring is broken it may pop out NOTE The old spring and spring housing should be recycled Replacement springs come already installed in a new spring housing Before installing grease the spring lightly with mul ti purpose grease order No 944 360 000 Assemble in reverse ord...

Page 22: ...hain Sharpen regulary replace in good time 17 18 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 11 Before each start Saw chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 17 Check chain tension 11 Guide bar Check for damage Chain lubrication Functional check 15 Chain brake Functional check 15 OFF switch Saf...

Page 23: ... material dimensions function and safety Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from 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 inva...

Page 24: ...pl 5 923 208 004 2 Hexagonal nut M8 6 941 719 131 1 Universal wrench SW 13 19 7 963 601 121 1 Suction head 8 965 603 021 1 Spark plug 9 020 173 202 1 Air filter 10 965 451 901 1 Fuel tank cap cpl 11 963 232 045 1 O Ring 31x4 5 mm 12 010 114 032 1 Oil tank plug cpl 13 963 100 051 1 Gasket 14 944 340 001 1 Carburetor screwdriver only in delivery for model DCS5200 15 940 827 000 1 Offset screwdriver ...

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Page 28: ... Specifications subject to change without notice Form 995 707 058 1 10 GB To find your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com Makita Werkzeug GmbH Postfach 70 04 20 D 22004 Hamburg Germany ...

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