Makita Ridgeline EA5600FREG Operator'S And Safety Manual Download

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1. Relieving cut

2. Cross cut

Tension side

Pressure side

1. Relieving cut

2. Cross cut

Tension side

Pressure side

Maintenance and Repair

Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly

adjusted or not completely or securely assembled.
Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the

appropriate section of this manual.

WARNING!

Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain

is stopped before commencing any maintenance or

repair work or cleaning the saw. Allow the chain saw

to cool off before doing any maintenance work (burn

hazard)!
When the chain saw is hot, do not cover it (with a

tarp, blanket, newspaper or the like).
Let the chain saw cool down before putting it in a

storage case or vehicle.
Chain saws with catalytic converter take longer to

cool down!
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not

described in this manual. Have such work performed

by your MAKITA service 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 becomes hard to cut and burn marks

appear on the wood.

Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts

and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws

after each use.

Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean.

Store saws in a high or locked place, away from chil-

dren.

The chain protection cover should always be put on.

WARNING!

5. Logs under strain require special attention to pre-

vent the saw from pinching. The first cut is made

on the compression side to relieve the stress on

the log (see fig. 33, 34). The bucking cut is then

made as shown. If the saw pinches, stop the

engine and remove it from the log.

WARNING!

6. Only properly trained professionals should work

in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are

tangled (i. e. a blowdown area, fig. 35). Working

in blowdown areas is extremely hazardous.

WARNING!

7. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting.

Pull out exposed and cleared logs first.

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Page 1: ... as E 20 20 ethanol E 85 85 ethanol or any fuels not meeting MAKITA requirements are not approved for use in MAKITA 2 stroke gasoline engines USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS Poor engine performance loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock improper clutch engagement premature deterioration of fuel lines premature deterioration of gaskets premature deterioration of carbure...

Page 2: ... standard ICES 002 Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335 Jun 95 Multiposition small engine exhaust system fire ignition suppression The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours With the purchase of this...

Page 3: ...on the saw and in the Operator s and Safety Manual Further symbols see page 8 Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Normal Winter operation Carburetor adjustment Chain oil fill oil pump Saw chain oil adjustment screw Start engine First aid Do not touch hot surfaces Recycling Read instruction manual and follow the warning and safety precautions Particular care and caution Forbidden Wear...

Page 4: ...nd saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance Safety precautions for chain saw operators While operating the chain saw please observe the follo wing rules a Contact of the guide bar nose with any object should be avoided b Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious or fatal injury...

Page 5: ...her than the items listed in the operator smanualsmaintenanceinstructions shouldbe performed by competent chain saw service personnel For example if improper tools are used to remove the flywheelorifanimpropertoolisusedtoholdtheflywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently could cause the flywheel to burst This gas powered saw is classified b...

Page 6: ... s ability to feel and regulate temperature produces numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis All MAKITA saws are therefore provided with an an tivibration system which is essential for those using chain saws on a regular or sustained basis Antivi bration systems do not guarantee that you will not sustain Whitefinger disesase however they reduc...

Page 7: ... 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 damage to the saw Make sure the saw in not exposed to heat or sparks Proper clothing Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting but allow com plete freedom of movement Avoid loose fitting jackets scarfs n...

Page 8: ...in are clear 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 turn the chain which may cause a kickback Never attempt to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf When you pull the starter grip don t wrap the starter rope around your hands ...

Page 9: ...ructions too WARNING Donotoperateyourchainsawinsemi throttleposition Cutting in this position does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed WARNING Never come too close to a rotating chain with your hands or body WARNING Cut wood only Do not use the chain saw for purposes not intended For example do not use the chain saw for cutting plastic masonry or non wood building mate...

Page 10: ...understanding 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 firm foothold Never work on a ladder in a tree or on any other insecure support Never use the saw above shoulder height fig 9 Thisreactioncanoccurinafractionofasecondandunder some circumstances c...

Page 11: ...orce 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 designed to reduce kickback forces The depth gauges Improper lowering of the depth gauges also increases the risk of a kickback Saw chain cutter sharpness WARNING A dull improperly sharpened chain ...

Page 12: ...wood 2 Pull inmayalsobepreventedbyusingplasticwedges to open the kerf or cut Cutting techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree Beforefellingatree considercarefullyallconditionswhich may affect the direction of fall including The intended direction of the fall The neutral lean of the tree Any unusually heavy limb structure Surrounding trees and obstacles The wind direction and speed WARNING...

Page 13: ... establishapathofescapeandremoveallobstacles 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 tools and equipment a safe distance away from the tree but not on the escape path Then determine the placement of the felling notch fig 21 The felling notch when properly placed determines the direction...

Page 14: ...ametergreaterthanthelength 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 guide bar and can result in kickback Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques For the sectioning method fig 24 make the first cut with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge Then us...

Page 15: ...hanging 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 under tension The limbs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw or injury to the operator Bucking Bucking is cutting a log into sections WARNING 1 When bucking do no...

Page 16: ...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 becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood Keep the chain at proper tension Tighten all nuts bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use Keep spark plug and wire co...

Page 17: ... load per ISO 7293 g kWh 430 Fuel tank capacity floz I 19 27 0 57 Chain oil tank capacity floz I 10 82 0 32 Mixture ratio fuel two stroke oil when using MAKITA High Performance oil 50 1 when using other synthetic oils oil quality must be JASO FD or ISO EGD 50 1 Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback Sprocket pitch inch 325 or 3 8 Number of teeth Z 7 Chain type see the Extract from the...

Page 18: ...6 Indicate when ordering spare parts Year of manufacture Denomination of components 14 Fuel gauge 15 Fuel pump Primer 16 Identification plate 17 Starter grip 18 Combination switch Choke ON Stop Safety position 19 Throttle lever 20 Safety locking button 21 Rear hand guard 22 Fuel tank cap 23 Fan housing with starting assembly 24 Oil tank cap 25 Chain Blade 26 Guide bar EA5600F Made in Germany Makit...

Page 19: ...Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard 1 in direc tion 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 off the spark plug see Replacing the spark plug Always wear protec tive gloves CAUTION Start the chain saw only after having assembled it co...

Page 20: ...s along 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 ba...

Page 21: ...aging 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 1 will automatically actuate the chain brake To engage the chain brake manually simply push the hand guard 1 forward towards the tip of the saw with your left hand arrow A Releasing the chain brake Pull the hand guard 1 towards you arrow B until you fe...

Page 22: ...aw tank It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe operation This will only result in a higher production of combustion 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 perfor mance will decrease The Storage of Fuel Fuels have a limited storage life Fuel and fuel mixtu...

Page 23: ...l 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 in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended periodoftime itwilldesiccate Variousskindeseasesm...

Page 24: ... 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 defect Place the saw on a suitab...

Page 25: ...s 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 the chain brake Warm starting As described above for cold starting but before starting push the combination switch 1 up Choke position and then right away back to the middle ON position This is only to enga...

Page 26: ...d Put the cover back on 6 Symbol Normal operation Symbol Winter operation 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 anything Hold the front handle firmly with your other hand on the rear grip Let the engine run at medium...

Page 27: ...omplete assembly and testing of the saw Idle speed adjustment must only be undertaken when the engine is warm with a clean air filter and properly in stalled guide bar and chain Use a screwdriver 4 mm blade for idle adjustments Adjusting the idle speed Turn adjusting screw T counter clockwise unscrew Idle speed decreases Turn adjusting screw T clockwise screw in Idle speed increases Important If t...

Page 28: ...e left 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 center 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 t...

Page 29: ...n 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 25 496 686 099 α 30 082 086 α 35 093 keepthemarksparallelwiththechainwhenfiling seeillustration a...

Page 30: ... residues 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 NOTE The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear Regular inspectionandmaintenance are importantfor your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service center S...

Page 31: ...bers see Extract from the spare parts list For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUTTING INTO OPERATION NOTE Do not use a new chain with a worn chain sprocket Replace the chain sprocket after no more than two worn out chains Let the new chain run at half speed for a few minutes to distribute the chain oil evenly New chains stretch so check the chain tension frequently see Checking the...

Page 32: ...bric If the filter is very dirty wash it out in a lukewarm solution of dishwash ing liquid and rinse it out from the inside under running water Note that the 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 Let the air filter dry out thoroughly NOTE Do not dry it with a heat sou...

Page 33: ...irty or oily Remove the filter cover see Cleaning the air filter Pull the plug cap 7 off the spark plug Use only the combination wrench supplied with the saw to remove the spark plug Electrode gap The electrode gap must be 020 0 5 mm CAUTION Use only the following spark plug NGK BPMR 7A Checking the ignition spark Insert combination tool between hood and cylinder as shown CAUTION Do not insert the...

Page 34: ...ts in the notch see the arrow in the closeup Thread a new cable dia 3 8 mm length 1000 mm as shown in the illustration don t forget the washer 11 and knot both ends as shown Pull the knot 12 into the cable drum 6 and press it into the space Pull knot 13 into the starter grip 10 Guide the hole 16 in the driver 9 over the end of the spring press down the driver and turn it slightly counter clockwise...

Page 35: ...ly insert a new return spring cassette and press down until it engages Assemble the cable drum and tension the return spring see page 36 Replacing the starter spring NOTE If the spring 7 in the Featherlight Starting system is broken more effort will be required to start the engine and you will notice some resistance when pulling the starter cable If you notice this check the spring 7 and replace i...

Page 36: ...placement pull it out through the tank filler neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form a hook 1 Cleaning the air filter compartment fan com partment Remove cover Remove the fan housing CAUTION Topreventeyeinjury alwaysweareyeprotection when cleaning the filter with compressed air The entire area 1 can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air Cleaning the cylinder fins A bottle...

Page 37: ...ment Clean to maintain good cooling air flow 38 Cylinder fins Clean to maintain good cooling air flow 38 Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 35 Muffler Check tightness of mounting Check screws 20 35 Spark arrester screen Clean or replace if necessary 38 Chain guide Check 20 Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are firmly secured Every 3 months Suction head Replace 38 Fuel oil ...

Page 38: ... 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 particular guarantee conditions may exist If you have any...

Page 39: ... or piston rings 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 de...

Page 40: ...ract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service center 8 9 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 7 6 5 4 19 1 2 3 14 13 17 10 11 12 18 20 21 22 15 16 ...

Page 41: ... 1 Offset screwdriver 6 944 340 001 1 Carburetor screwdriver 7 010 114 200 1 Suction head 8 181 114 202 1 Fuel tank cap cpl 9 963 229 036 1 O Ring 29 3 x 3 6 mm 10 181 163 050 1 Return spring pack complete 11 181 163 080 1 Spring 12 181 163 090 1 Driver 13 131 164 020 1 Starter cable 3 8x1000 mm 14 965 603 021 1 Spark plug 15 181 114 202 1 Oil tank cap cpl 16 963 229 036 1 O Ring 29 3 x 3 6 mm 17 ...

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Page 44: ... GB The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan To find your local distributor please visit www makita com ...

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