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Kickback

 - When working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks may

occur.

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Kickback occurs when the upper part of the end of the guide
bar inadvertently touches wood or other hard objects (10).

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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:

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Only specially-trained persons should perform plunge cuts,
i.e., piercing timber or wood with the tip of the saw!

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Never apply the end of the bar when starting to make a cut.

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Always observe the end of the guide bar. Be careful when
continuing an already started cut.

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When starting to cut the chain must be running.

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Ensure that the chain is always sharpened correctly. Pay
special attention to the height of the depth limiter.

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Never cut several branches at the same time. When cutting a
branch ensure that no other branch is touched.

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When crosscutting a trunk be aware of the trunks next to it.

Working behavior/Method of working

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Only use the chain saw during good light and visibility periods.
Be aware of slippery or wet areas, and of ice and snow (risk of
slipping). The risk of slipping is extremely high when working
on recently peeled wood (bark).

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Never work on unstable surfaces. Make sure that there are no
obstacles in the working area, risk of stumbling. Always ensure
that you have a safe footing.

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Never saw above your shoulder height (11).

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Never saw while standing on a ladder (11).

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Never climb up into trees to perform sawing with the  chain
saw.

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Do not work leaning too far over.

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Guide the chain saw in such a way that no part of your body is
within the elongated swivelling range of the saw (12).

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Use the chain saw for sawing wood only.

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Avoid touching the ground with the chain saw while it is still
running.

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Never use the chain saw for lifting up or removing pieces of
wood or other objects.

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Remove foreign objects such as sand, stones and nails found
within the working area. Foreign objects may damage the
sawing device and can cause dangerous kickback.

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When sawing precut timber use a safe support (sawing jack,
13). Do not steady the workpiece with your foot, and do not
allow anyone else to hold or steady it.

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Secure round pieces against rotation.

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For cutting down trees or performing crosscuts the spike
bar 

(13, Z)

 must be applied to the wood to be cut.

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Before performing a 

crosscut

 firmly apply the spike bar to the

timber, only then can the timber be cut with the chain running.
For this the chain saw is lifted at the back handle and guided
with the tubular handle. The spike bar serves as a centre of
rotation. Continue by slightly pressing down the tubular handle
and simultaneously pulling back the chain saw. Apply the spike
bar a little bit deeper and once again lift the back handle.

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When the timber must be pierced for cutting or longitudi-
nal cuts are to be performed it is urgently recommended
to have this carried out by specially trained persons only

(high risk of kickback).

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Do 

longitudinal - lengthwise - cuts

 at the lowest possible

angle (14). Be very careful when doing this type of cut, as the
spike bar cannot grip.

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The saw must be running whenever you remove the chain saw
from the wood.

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When performing several cuts the throttle lever must be
released in between.

Summary of Contents for DCS4600S

Page 1: ...l Important Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Keep this instruction manual DCS4600S DCS4600SH DCS5000 DCS5001 DCS5000H DCS5001H ...

Page 2: ...500 DCS5001 are equipped with the latest safety features and meet all national and international standards These features include hand guards on both handles grip throttle lever lock chain catch safety saw chain and chain brake The chain brake can be actuated manually and is also inertia actuated automatically in case of kickback The following industrial property rights apply WO 01 77572 DE1019135...

Page 3: ... sales agent Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Instruction Manual Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Normal Winter operation Grip heating Carburetor adjustment Chain oil fill oil pump Saw chain oil adjustment screw First aid Recycling CE Marking Read instruction manual and follow the warning and safety precautions Particular care and caution Forbidd...

Page 4: ... The user has to accept liability for 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 follo...

Page 5: ...d 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 Put the chain saw only into operation if it is completely assem bled Never use the chain saw when it is not completely assembled Before starting the chain saw ensure that...

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: ...ngths away 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 ...

Page 8: ...ed 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 Servic...

Page 9: ...s 40 1 Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Chain speed at max power m s 19 3 22 2 19 3 22 2 Sprocket pitch inch 325 oder 3 8 Number of teeth Z 7 Chain type see the Extract from the spare parts list Pitch gauge inch 325 0 050 0 058 or 3 8 0 058 Guide bar length of a cut cm 33 38 45 53 Guide bar type see the Extract from the spare parts list Weight fuel tank empty without chain guide...

Page 10: ...aw 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 Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard 1 in direction of arrow Unscrew retaining nuts 2 Pull off the sprocket guard 3 PUTTING INTO OPERATION CAUTION Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap of...

Page 11: ...ong the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arrow Tightening the saw chain Turn the chain tensioning screw 4 to the right clockwise until the saw chain catches in the groove on the lower side of the guide bar see circle Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting screw 4 to the right clockwise until the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar Wh...

Page 12: ...n emergency IMPORTANT NEVER run the saw with the chain brake activated except for testing see Testing chain brake Doing so can very quickly cause extensive engine dama ge ALWAYS release the chain brake before starting the saw Checking the chain tension The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand While doing ...

Page 13: ... shake the mixture before filling it into the chain saw tank Gasoline It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe operation This will only result in a higher production of combus tion residues which will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder as well as the muffler In addition fuel consumption will rise and perform ance will decrease The Storag...

Page 14: ...he oil tank oil feed system chain and guide bar as many such oils tend to leave sticky residues over time which can cause dam age to the oil pump or other parts The next time you use the saw fill the tank with BIOTOP chain oil again 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...

Page 15: ... does not constitute a defect Place the saw on a suitable surface To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove at the crank case 2 and the oil inlet bore in the guide bar 3 must be cleaned regularly Note After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chain oil to drip from the oil feed system the guide bar and the chain for a time This does not constitute a def...

Page 16: ...ignition CAUTION Do not pull the starter cable more than about 50 cm 20 out and let it back in slowly by hand Push in decompression valve 5 only on DCS5001 Move the combination switch 1 to the central ON position Pull the starter cable again quickly and firmly As soon as the engine is running grasp the rear handle the safety lock button 3 is actuated by the palm of the hand and press the throttle ...

Page 17: ...s switched on and off with switch 9 On Move switch down Off Move switch up Symbol on top when inserted Normal operation Symbol on top when inserted Winter operation D E ON OFF Checking the chain brake The chain brake must be checked before every use of the saw Start the engine as described above have a secure footing place the chain saw on the ground so that the chain and guide bar are not near an...

Page 18: ...ng insufficient fuel 1 Start engine and let it warm up 3 5 minutes 2 Set idle 3 Set highest permissible speed 4 Check acceleration 5 Check idle speed 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 The chain or blade must not move in idle 3 Set the top speed Set...

Page 19: ...eft or right when sawing This is caused by uneven sharpening of the chain Important Sharpen frequently but without removing too much metal Generally 2 or 3 strokes of the file will be enough Have the chain resharpened at a service centre when you have already sharpened it yourself several times Proper sharpening CAUTION Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw see the Extract from the ...

Page 20: ...tter is then the standerd for all other cutters of the chain New saw teeth must be filed to the exact same shape as the used teeth including on their running surfaces File depending on chain type 90 or 10 to the guide bar A file holder makes file guidance easier It is marked for the correct sharpening angle of α 25 α 30 α 35 keep the marks parallel with the chain when filing see illustration and l...

Page 21: ...wise until pin 3 of the chain tensioner is underneath the threaded pin 4 Remove the chain 5 and guide bar 6 NOTE Make sure there are no residues or foreign matter remaining in the oil guide groove 7 or on the chain tensioner 3 For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUTTING INTO OPERATION NOTE The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to norm...

Page 22: ...hain replacement To distribute the chain oil evenly run a new chain at half throttle for a few minutes before use New chains stretch so check the chain tension frequently see Checking the chain tension Likewise replace the clutch drum at every second chain sprocket replacement Instructions for changing the chain type Always wear protective gloves Before using a 3 8 saw chain be sure to first cut o...

Page 23: ...rty it can be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing detergent Note that the fleece filter does not need to be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of power If cleaning the filter does not bring an improvement in performance it is time to replace it Cleaning the nylon filter Use a soft brush or blow out dirt from the inside with compressed air If the filter is very dirty it can be w...

Page 24: ...aw to remove the spark plug Electrode gap The electrode gap must be 0 5 mm Checking the ignition spark With the spark plug removed and the spark plug cap firmly seated use insulated pliers to hold the spark plug 8 against the cylinder not the spark plug hole Put combination switch 9 in the ON position Pull the starter cable hard If the function is correct an ignition spark must be visible near the...

Page 25: ...hand and with your right hand untwist the cable pull it tight and hold it Carefully release the cable drum The spring will wind the cable around the drum Repeat three or four times The starter grip should now be held upright on the fan housing NOTE With the cable pulled all the way out it must still be possible to turn the pulley another 1 4 turn against the return spring CAUTION Danger of injury ...

Page 26: ...h compressed air A bottle brush can come in handy for cleaning out the cylinder ribs 15 C Replacing the suction head The felt filter 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 flow to the carburetor To remove the suction head for replacement pull it out through the tank filler neck using a piece ...

Page 27: ...chain Inspect for damage and sharpness 19 20 Check chain tension 12 Guide bar Check for damage Chain lubrication Functional check 15 Chain brake Functional check 17 Combination switch Safety locking button Throttle lever Functional check 17 Fuel oil tank cap Check for tightness Every day Air filter Clean several times daily if necessary 23 Guide bar Check for damage clean oil intake bore 21 Guide ...

Page 28: ... mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee Guarantee MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resulting from material or production faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase Please note that in some countries parti...

Page 29: ...gs defective Outside Spark plug does not seal Mechanical Starter does not engage Spring in starter broken broken parts malfunction inside the engine Warm start difficulties Carburetor Fuel tank is filled Wrong carburetor adjustment Ignition spark Engine starts but Fuel supply Fuel tank is filled Wrong idling adjustment suction head or dies immediately carburetor dirty Tank venting defective fuel l...

Page 30: ...0 8 7 6 5 26 33 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 14 16 12 13 4 15 25 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service centre DCS4600 DCS5000 DCS5001 ...

Page 31: ...1 Saw chain 3 8 for 45 cm 523 093 672 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 53 cm 3 952 100 633 1 Chain protector for 33 45 cm 952 100 643 1 Chain protector for 38 45 cm 952 100 653 1 Chain protector for 50 60 cm 4 181 213 600 1 Sprocket guard cpl 5 923 208 004 2 Hexagonal nut M8 6 941 719 131 1 Universal wrench SW 19 13 7 940 827 000 1 Offset screwdriver 8 944 340 001 1 Carburetor screwdriver 9 963 601 120 1 Sucti...

Page 32: ...32 106 Form 995 707 951 5 05 GB Specifications subject to change without notice Makita Werkzeug GmbH Postfach 70 04 20 D 22004 Hamburg Germany ...

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