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OIL

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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 

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 ames, spark, 

or 

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 (explosion hazard).

Fuel mixture

This tool is powered by a high-performance air-cooled two-stroke 
engine. It runs on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine 
oil.

The engine is designed for unleaded regular gasoline with a 
min. octane value of 91 ROZ. In case no such fuel 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.

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-
tion, a long service life and reliable operation with a minimum 
emission of exhaust gases are ensured.

MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil is available in 
the following sizes to suit your individual requirements:

 

1    l 

order number  980 008 607

   100 ml 

order number  980 008 606

In case MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil is not 
available, it is urgently recommended to use a mixture ratio of 
50:1 with other two-stroke engine oils, as otherwise optimum 
operation of the engine cannot be guaranteed.

 

Caution: Do not use ready-mixed fuel from petrol 
stations.

The correct mixture ratio:

50:1

 

when using MAKITA  high-performance two-stroke engine 
oil, i. e. mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part oil.

50:1 

when using other synthetic two-stroke engine oils 
(quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD), i. e. mix 50 parts 
gasoline with 1 part oil.

NOTE:

For preparing the fuel-oil mixture 

Þ

 rst mix the entire oil quan-

tity with half of the fuel required, then add the remaining fuel. 

Thoroughly shake the mixture before 

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 lling it into the 

chain saw tank.

It is not wise to add more engine oil than speci

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 ed 

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 muf

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 er. In 

addition, fuel consumption will rise and perform-
ance will decrease.

The Storage of Fuel

Fuels have a limited storage life. Fuel and fuel mixtures 
age through evaporation, especially at high tempera-
tures. Aged fuel and fuel mixtures can cause starting 
problems and damage the engine.Purchase only that 
amount of fuel, which will be consumed over the next 
few months. At high temperatures, once fuel has been 
mixed it should be used up in 6-8 weeks.

Store fuel only in proper containers, in dry, cool, 
secure locations!

AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT

Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin 
comes in contact with these substances repeatedly 
and for an extended period of time, it will desiccate. 
Various skin deseases may result. In addition, allergic 
reactions are known to occur.

Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into 
your eyes, immediately wash them with clear water.

If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immedi-
ately!

50:1

50:1

Gasoline

  1000 cm

(1 litre) 

20 cm

3

 20 

cm

3

  5000 cm

(5 litres) 

100 cm

100 cm

3

10000 cm

(10 litres) 

200 cm

200 cm

3

Chain oil

Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and 
guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being 

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 ung off the chain too quickly.

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.

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).

BIOTOP chain oil is available in the following sizes:

  1 l 

order number  980 008 610

  5 l 

order number  980 008 611

Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of 
time. It should be used within 2 years from the date of 
manufacture (printed on the container).

Summary of Contents for DCS500

Page 1: ...riginal 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...

Page 2: ...the brake band and sprocket interior 22 Cleaning the guide bar 22 Replacing the saw chain 23 Cleaning the air lter 24 Replacing the spark plug 25 Checking the ignition spark 25 Checking the muf er sc...

Page 3: ...s 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 Carburetor adjustment Chain oil ll oil pump S...

Page 4: ...accept liability for others Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol drugs or medication A re extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity when working in easily in ammable v...

Page 5: ...nction of the chain brake the correct mounting of the guide bar the correct sharpening and tighten ing of the chain the rm mounting of the sprocket guard the easy motion of the throttle lever and the...

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...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...rrectly 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 mo...

Page 9: ...ther oils 50 1 quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Chain speed 2 m s 325 19 3 3 8 22 2 Sprocket pitch inch 325 oder 3 8 Number of teeth Z 7 Chain type...

Page 10: ...vered 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 Release the chain brake by pulling the...

Page 11: ...g 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...

Page 12: ...gency IMPORTANT NEVER run the saw with the chain brake acti vated except for testing see Testing chain brake Doing so can very quickly cause extensive engine damage ALWAYS release the chain brake bef...

Page 13: ...re lling it into the chain saw tank It is not wise to add more engine oil than speci ed to ensure safe operation This will only result in a higher production of combus tion residues which will pollute...

Page 14: ...the oil tank oil feed system chain and guide bar as many such oils tend to leave sticky residues over time which can cause damage to the oil pump or other parts The next time you use the saw ll the ta...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...out 50 cm 20 out and let it back in slowly by hand Push in decompression valve 5 only on DCS461 501 model saws Move the combination switch 1 to the central ON position Pull the starter cable again qui...

Page 17: ...nscreen whichpreventssnowfromgetting in It is available as an accessory part no 957 173 250 Symbol on top when inserted Normal operation Symbol on top when inserted Winter operation D Checking the cha...

Page 18: ...make sure that adjusting screw H is turned out counterclockwise until it reaches a noticeable stop The limitations do not prevent excessively lean running 1 Start engine and let it warm up 3 5 minutes...

Page 19: ...ght idle speed good acceleration and maximum permissible 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 scre...

Page 20: ...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 le will be enough Have the chain re...

Page 21: ...tter is then the standerd for all other cutters of the chain New saw teeth must be led to the exact same shape as the used teeth including on their running surfaces File depending on chain type 90 or...

Page 22: ...il 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...

Page 23: ...worn out so it should be replaced at least at every second chain replace ment To distribute the chain oil evenly run a new chain at half throttle for a few minutes before use New chains stretch so ch...

Page 24: ...e washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing detergent Note that the eece lter does not need to be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of power If cleaning the lter does not bring an impro...

Page 25: ...laced in case of damage to the insulator electrode erosion burn or if the electrodes are very dirty or oily Remove the lter cover see Cleaning the air lter Pull the plug cap 7 off the spark plug Use o...

Page 26: ...pring will wind the cable around the drum Repeat the procedure once The starter grip should now stand straight up on the fan housing NOTE With the cable pulled all the way out it must still be possibl...

Page 27: ...ve the suction head for replacement pull it out through the tank ller neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form a hook Cleaning the cylinder area Remove cover Remove the fan housing CAUTION T...

Page 28: ...ling air ow 9 Cylinder area Clean to maintain good cooling air ow 27 Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 25 Muf er Check tightness of mounting Check screws 9 25 Chain guide Check 11 Screws and n...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...ings defective Outside Spark plug does not seal Mechanical Starter does not engage Spring in starter broken broken parts malfunction inside the engine Warm start dif culties Carburetor Fuel tank is ll...

Page 31: ...2 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 MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service centre DC...

Page 32: ...chain 3 8 for 38 cm 523 093 664 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 45 cm 523 093 672 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 53 cm 3 952 010 630 1 Chain protector for 33 38 cm 952 020 640 1 Chain protector for 45 cm 952 020 650 1 Chain...

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Page 36: ...To nd your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com Form 995 705 302 3 10 GB Speci cations subject to change without notice MAKITA Werkzeug GmbH Postfach 70 04 20 D 22004 Hamburg Germany...

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