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Delivery inventory

1. Chain saw

2. Guide bar

3. Saw chain

4. Chain protection cover

5. Universal wrench

6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment

7. Operator’s and Safety Manual

(not shown)

In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the

delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.

NOTE:

Guide bar, saw chain and chain protection cover may

not be included as standard accessories in some

countries.

Symbols

You will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Operator’s and Safety Manual:

Caution, kickback!

Chain brake

Fuel and oil mixture

Carburetor adjustment

Chain oil fill/oil pump

Saw chain oil

adjustment screw

First aid

Do not touch hot surfaces!

Recycling

Read Operator’s and Safety

Manual and follow the warning

and safety precautions!

Particular

care

and caution!

Forbidden!

Wear protective helmet,

eye and ear protection!

Wear protective

gloves!

No smoking!

No open fire!

Stop engine!

Start engine

Combination switch,

Choke ON/STOP

Safety position

Further

symbols

see page 5.

Summary of Contents for EA3500S

Page 1: ...s autoris s pour l utilisation dans les moteurs essence 2 temps MAKITA L UTILISATION DE CARBURANTS ALTERNATIFS PEUT CAUSER LES PROBL MES SUIVANTS Faible performance moteur Perte de puissance Surchauff...

Page 2: ...llow the instructions outlined in this operator s manual Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw Kickback and other safety related preca...

Page 3: ...s in some countries Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Operator s and Safety Manual Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor adjustment Chain oil f...

Page 4: ...on Keep handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued Fatigue causes carelessness Be more cautious before rest periods and towards the end of your...

Page 5: ...y abnormal symptoms seek medical advice immediately The operator Physical Condition You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance drugs alcohol...

Page 6: ...g your saw the bar should be behind you fig 4 By vehicle When transporting in a vehicle keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover fuel spillage and d...

Page 7: ...ar of you or all other obstructions and objects including the ground because when the engine starts in semi throttle position engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and...

Page 8: ...structions too WARNING Do not operate your chain saw in semi throttle position Cutting in this position does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed WARNING Never come too clo...

Page 9: ...anding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid loss of control The most common reactive forces are kickback pushback pull in In order to keep control of your saw always maintain a fi...

Page 10: ...increase with the rate of impact The contact angle between the nose of the bar and the foreign object fig 11 Kickback is most pronounced in the upper quadrant of the bar nose MAKITA chain types are d...

Page 11: ...ay also be prevented by using plastic wedges to open the kerf or cut Cutting techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree Before felling a tree consider carefully all conditions which may affect...

Page 12: ...sh a path of escape and remove all obstacles This path should be opposite to the planned direction of the fall of the tree and at a 45 angle fig 19 An alternate path must also be selected Place all to...

Page 13: ...diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of either the sectioning or plunge cut method These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the nose of the guid...

Page 14: ...anging limbs A pinch may result or the limb may fall causing loss of control If a pinch occurs stop the engine and remove the saw by lifting the limb WARNING Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs u...

Page 15: ...shop only Maintaining and storing the saw Keep the chain bar and sprocket clean and lubricated replace worn sprockets or chains Keep the chain sharp You can spot a dull chain when easy to cut wood bec...

Page 16: ...bottom side 13 Fuel pump Primer Denomination of components 14 Starter grip 15 Combination switch Choke ON Stop 16 Throttle lever 17 Safety locking button 18 Rear hand guard 19 Fuel tank cap 20 Adjusti...

Page 17: ...k plug Type Electrode gap inch mm 023 0 6 Fuel consumption at max load per ISO 7293 kg h 0 68 Specific consumption at max load per ISO 7293 g kWh 500 Fuel tank capacity floz 13 5 Chain oil tank capaci...

Page 18: ...ng the hand guard 1 in direction of arrow Unscrew retaining nuts 2 Pull off the sprocket guard 3 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocket guard EA3500S CAUTION Before...

Page 19: ...e 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 Sligh...

Page 20: ...switched off NOTE It is recommended to use 2 3 chains alternatively In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar should be turned over whenever replacing the chain Retightening the saw...

Page 21: ...y pulling the hand guard 1 in direction of arrow Unscrew retaining nuts 2 Pull off the sprocket guard 3 Only for the QuickSet guide bar CAUTION Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain always s...

Page 22: ...n turned over turn the chain tensioner to left i e counter clockwise to tighten the chain Checking the chain tension The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of t...

Page 23: ...ick tensioner again and turn clockwise to bring it back to its original position Repeat this procedure until the sprocket guard 4 is unscrewed Remove the sprocket guard 4 Lift the chain 8 over the spr...

Page 24: ...tening the saw chain Simultaneously push in hard on the sprocket guard quick tensioner 2 and turn it clockwise to screw the sprocket guard on but do not yet tighten it Raise the tip of the guide bar s...

Page 25: ...tion of the guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard 1 will automatically actuate the chain brake To engage the chain brake manually simply push the hand guard 1 forward towards the tip o...

Page 26: ...loz order number T 00745 6 4 floz order number T 00739 In case MAKITA synthetic two stroke engine oil is not available it is recommended to use a mixture ratio of 50 1 with other synthetic two stroke...

Page 27: ...mp and the sawing device In case of damage caused by using waste oil or inappropriate chain oil the product guarantee will be null and void Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil AVO...

Page 28: ...ute 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 regu...

Page 29: ...3 is actuated by the palm of the hand and press the throttle trigger 4 CAUTION The engine must be put in idle immediately after starting If this is not done the clutch can be damaged Now disengage th...

Page 30: ...act a MAKITA service center Adjusting the carburetor CAUTION Carburetor adjustment may only be done by a specialist MAKITA service center SERVICE Only adjusting screw T can be manipulated by the user...

Page 31: ...his 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 ser...

Page 32: ...standard 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 to the guide bar...

Page 33: ...sidues or foreign matter remaining in the oil guide groove 4 or on the chain tensioner 5 To install the guide bar saw chain and sprocket guard see PUTTING INTO OPERATION for the correct model NOTE The...

Page 34: ...parts list Install a complete new clutch drum 12 shim washer 11 and new circlip 9 for the part numbers see Extract from the spare parts list For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUTTING...

Page 35: ...e filter is very dirty clean it in lukewarm water with dishwashing detergent Let the air filter dry completely If the filter is very dirty clean it frequently several times a day because only a clean...

Page 36: ...gap must be 023 0 6 mm CAUTION Use only the following spark plugs NGK CMR6A Checking the ignition spark Press the loosened spark plug 9 with the ignition cable firmly connected against the cylinder us...

Page 37: ...ng 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 possible t...

Page 38: ...eaned regularly Unscrew 3 screws 11 and remove the upper half of the muffler 12 and then the spark arrester screen 14 Caution Do not use sharp or pointed objects for screen cleaning Damaged or misform...

Page 39: ...heck 28 Chain brake Functional check 30 Combination switch Safety locking button Throttle lever Functional check 29 Fuel oil tank cap Check for tightness and lekages Every day Air filter Clean several...

Page 40: ...atically 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 materi...

Page 41: ...inder or piston rings defective Outside Spark plug does not seal Mechanical malfunction Starter does not engage Spring in starter broken broken parts inside the engine Warm start difficulties Carburet...

Page 42: ...31 25 10 8 9 7 22 20 6 4 19 1 2 3 14 17 15 16 18 13 11 12 21 23 EA3500S EA3501S Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MA...

Page 43: ...cm 1 3 mm 1 Sprocket nose bar 3 8 30 cm 1 1 mm 12 Sprocket nose bar 3 8 35 cm 1 1 mm 14 2 Saw chain 3 8 for 30 cm 1 1 mm Saw chain 3 8 for 35 cm 1 1 mm 3 Chain protector for 30 35 cm 3 8 Chain protect...

Page 44: ...eproductive harm USA solamente ADVERTENCIA Los gases de escape del motor de este producto contienen sustancias qu micas conocidas en el Estado de California como causantes de c ncer defectos gen ticos...

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