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Instruction Manual

Original Instruction Manual

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EA3500S
EA3501S
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Page 1: ...iginal 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 EA3500S EA3501S EA3502S EA3503S ...

Page 2: ...ury or death Table of contents Page Delivery inventory 3 Symbols 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General precautions 4 Protective equipment 4 Fuels Refuelling 5 Putting into operation 5 Kickback 6 Working behavior Method of working 6 7 Transport and storage 8 Maintenance 8 First aid 8 Technical data 9 Packing 9 Denomination of components 10 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Only for models with fastening nuts on the sp...

Page 3: ...ou will notice the following symbols on the saw and in the Instruction Manual Caution kickback Chain brake Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor adjustment Chain oil Þll 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 Forbidden Wear protective helmet eye and ear protection Wear protec...

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

Page 5: ...ighten ing of the chain the Þrm 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 when it is not completely assembled Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a safe...

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: ...tting 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 Start with the st...

Page 8: ...rom children Before storing the chain saw over a long period of time or ship ping it the fuel and oil tanks must be completely emptied Maintenance Before performing maintenance work switch off the chain saw 21 and pull out the plug cap Before starting work always check the operating safety of the chain saw in particular the function of the chain brake Make sure that the chain is always sharpened a...

Page 9: ... NGK CMR6A or spark plug Type Electrode gap mm 0 6 Fuel consumption at max load per ISO 7293 kg h 0 68 SpeciÞc consumption at max load per ISO 7293 g kWh 500 Fuel tank capacity l 0 40 Chain oil tank capacity I 0 29 Mixture ratio 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 enga...

Page 10: ...ate when ordering spare parts Serial number Year of manufacture Denomination of components 14 IdentiÞcation plate 15 Starter grip 16 Combination switch Choke ON Stop 17 Throttle lever 18 Safety locking button 19 Rear hand guard 20 Fuel tank cap 21 Adjusting screws for carburetor 22 Fan housing with starting assembly 23 Oil tank cap 24 Chain Blade 25 Guide bar 26 Sprocket guard quick tensioner TLC ...

Page 11: ...by pulling the hand guard 1 in direc tion 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 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...

Page 12: ...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 While ...

Page 13: ...st be 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 chain Loosenthenuts 2 aboutoneturnwiththeuniversalwrench Raise the tip of the guide bar a little and turn the chain tensioning screw 4 to the right clockwise until the saw chain is again up agai...

Page 14: ...de bar and saw chain 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 Only for the QuickSet guide bar 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 onl...

Page 15: ...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 the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand While doing so the chain brake must be released Check the chain tension frequently new chains tend to get longer during use When checking the chain ...

Page 16: ...kwise 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 sprocket 7 CAUTION Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove 9 on the guide bar CAUTION Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in ...

Page 17: ...tening the saw chain Simultaneously push in hard on the sprocket guard quick ten sioner 2 and turn it clockwise to screw the sprocket guard on but do not yet tighten it Raise the tip of the guide bar slightly and turn the chain tensioner 3 clockwise until the saw chain is ßush against the bottom of the guide bar see circle Push the sprocket guard quick tensioner 2 in again and tight en by turning ...

Page 18: ...den 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 1 Releasing the chain brake Pull the hand guard 1 towards you arrow 2 until you feel it catch The brake is now released Chain brake The EA3500S EA3503S ...

Page 19: ... your individual requirements 1 l 100 ml 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 whenusingMAKITA high performancetwo stroke...

Page 20: ... 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 Variousskindeseasesma...

Page 21: ...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 defect Place the saw on a ...

Page 22: ...utton 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 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 onl...

Page 23: ...e Þrmly with your other hand on the rear grip Let the engine run at medium speed and push the handguard 6 in the direction of the arrow using the back of your hand until the chain brake engages The chain should now stop im mediately Bring the engine back to idle and release the chain brake Caution If the chain does not stop immediately in this test turn off the engine immediately Do NOT use the ch...

Page 24: ...omplete assembly and testing of the saw Idle speed adjustment must only be undertaken when the engine is warm with a clean air Þlter 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 th...

Page 25: ...t 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 Þle 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 All cutters must be of the same lengt...

Page 26: ...n New saw teeth must be Þled 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 Þle holder makes Þle guidance easier It is marked for the correct sharpening angle of α 25 α 30 α 35 keepthemarksparallelwiththechainwhenÞling seeillustration and limits the cut depth to the correct 4 5 of the Þle diameter After having ...

Page 27: ...re are no 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 for the correct model NOTE The chain brake is a very important safety device and like any other component subject to normal wear and tear Regular inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be...

Page 28: ...rum 12 will need to be replaced Install a complete new clutch drum 12 cup washer 11 and new circlip 9 For replacing the guide bar chain and sprocket see PUTTING INTO OPERATION NOTE Don t use a new chain on a worn chain sprocket By the time 2 chains have worn the sprocket has become worn out so it should be replaced at least at every second chain replace ment To distribute the chain oil evenly run ...

Page 29: ...Þlter is very dirty clean it in lukewarm water with dish washing detergent Let the air Þlter dry completely If the Þlter is very dirty clean it frequently several times a day because only a clean air Þlter provides full engine power CAUTION Replace damaged air Þlters immediately Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy the en gine Insert the air Þlter 5 Put on the air Þlter cover Note T...

Page 30: ...p must be 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 Þrmly connected against the cylinder using insulated pliers not near the spark plug opening Put combination switch 10 in the ON position Pull the starter cable hard If the function is correct an ignition spark must be visible near the electrodes ...

Page 31: ...ring 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 to turn the pulley another 1 4 turn against the return spring CAUTION Danger of injury Secure the cable grip when pulled out It will whip back if the cable pulley is released by accident Replacing th...

Page 32: ... replacement pull it out through the tank Þller neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form a hook 15 15 Cleaning the air Þlter compartment fan com partment Remove cover Remove the fan housing CAUTION Topreventeyeinjury alwaysweareyeprotection when cleaning the Þlter with compressed air The entire area 15 can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air Cleaning the cylinder Þns A bo...

Page 33: ...cooling air ßow 32 Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ßow 32 Cylinder Þns Clean to maintain good cooling air ßow 32 Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 30 Mufßer Check tightness of mounting Check screws 10 30 Chain guide Check 10 Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are Þrmly secured Every 3 months Suction head Replace 32 Fuel oil tanks Clean Annually Chain saw...

Page 34: ...s 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 questions please c...

Page 35: ... cylinder 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 difÞculties Carburetor Fuel tank is Þlled Wrong carburetor adjustment Ignition spark Engine starts but Fuel supply Fuel tank is Þlled Wrong idling adjustment suction head or dies immediately carburetor dirty Tank vent...

Page 36: ... 25 10 8 9 7 22 20 6 4 19 1 2 3 14 17 15 16 18 13 11 12 21 EA3500S 3501S EA3502S 3503S Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service centre ...

Page 37: ...1 290 046 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 30 cm 1 1 mm 531 290 052 1 Saw chain 3 8 for 35 cm 1 1 mm 3 952 010 630 1 Chain protector for 30 35 cm 3 8 952 010 640 1 Chain protector for 40 cm 3 8 4 941 713 160 1 Universal wrench SW 16 13 6 944 340 001 1 Carburetor screwdriver 7 320 163 447 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 10 195 160 050 1 Return spring pack co...

Page 38: ...door Noise Directive 2000 14 EG The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU Directive were EN 11681 1 EN ISO 14982 CISPR 12 The conformity assessment procedure 2000 14 EG was performed per Annex V The measured noise level Lwa is 111 8 dB A The guaranteed noise level Ld is 113 dB A The EU Type Examination CertiÞcate was performed by DEKRA Testing and Certi...

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Page 40: ...miyoshi Cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan This print product has been awarded the Blue Angel Form 995 705 801 2012 11 GB SpeciÞcations subject to change without notice To Þnd your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com ...

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