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EA6100P
EA6101P

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Page 1: ...d this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Keep this instruction manual EA6100P EA6101P Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...l safety it is imperative that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before operation Be especially careful to observe all safety precautions Failure to observe these precautions can lead to severe injury 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...

Page 3: ... 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 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 prote...

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: ...ng 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 footing...

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: ...from 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 ...

Page 9: ...Type electronic Spark plug Type NGK BPMR 7A or spark plug Type Electrode gap mm 0 5 Fuel consumption at max load per ISO 7293 kg h 1 5 1 5 SpeciÞc consumption at max load per ISO 7293 g kWh 430 430 Fuel tank capacity l 0 8 Chain oil tank capacity I 0 48 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 gr...

Page 10: ...e 13 Adjusting screws for carburetor IdentiÞcation plate 16 Indicate when ordering spare parts Serial number Year of manufacture Denomination of components 14 ON OFF switch for grip heating EA6101P only 15 Fuel pump Primer 16 IdentiÞcation plate 17 Starter grip 18 Combination switch Choke ON Stop 19 Throttle lever 20 Safety locking button 21 Rear hand guard 22 Fuel tank cap 23 Fan housing with sta...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 still holding up the ...

Page 13: ...Engaging 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 1 Releasing the chain brake Pull the hand guard 1 towards you arrow 2 until you...

Page 14: ...ntire oil quan tity with half of the fuel required then add the remaining fuel Thoroughly shake the mixture before Þlling it into the chain saw tank It is not wise to add more engine oil than speciÞed 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 mufßer In ...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...ace 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 suitable ...

Page 17: ...e rear handle the safety lock button 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...

Page 18: ... Handle heating only EA6101P The electrically heated handles are activated by pushing the switch 9 On red marking on switch visible Off red marking on switch not visible 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...

Page 19: ...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 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 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 see the Extract from the spare p...

Page 21: ...hen the standerd for all other cutters of the chain 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...

Page 22: ...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 inspection and maintenance are important for your own safety and must be done by a MAKITA service centre...

Page 23: ...mbers 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 th...

Page 24: ...abric If the Þlter 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 Þlter does not need to be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of power If cleaning the Þlter does not bring an improvement in performance it is time to replace it Let the air Þlter dry out thoroughly NOTE Do not dry it with a heat source...

Page 25: ...f the spark plug Use only the combination wrench supplied with the saw to remove the spark plug Electrode gap The electrode gap must be 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 combination tool into the spark plug hole Make contact only with the cylinder oth erwise y...

Page 26: ...so that its lower end Þts 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 sli...

Page 27: ...plastic pack Carefully insert a new return spring cassette and press down until it engages Assemble the cable drum and tension the return spring see page 26 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 sp...

Page 28: ...r replacement pull it out through the tank Þller neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form a hook 1 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 1 can now be brushed clean or cleaned with compressed air Cleaning the cylinder Þns A bottle...

Page 29: ...cooling air ßow 28 Fan compartment Clean to maintain good cooling air ßow 28 Cylinder Þns Clean to maintain good cooling air ßow 28 Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 25 Mufßer Check tightness of mounting Check screws 10 25 Chain guide Check 10 Screws and nuts Check their condition and that they are Þrmly secured Every 3 months Suction head Replace 28 Fuel oil tanks Clean Annually Chain saw...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...er 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 venting def...

Page 32: ...8 29 30 31 32 25 7 6 5 4 19 20 1 2 3 14 13 17 10 11 12 18 21 22 23 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts For repairs and replacement of other parts see your MAKITA service centre EA6100P EA6101P ...

Page 33: ...340 001 1 Carburetor screwdriver 7 010 114 010 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 12 315 163 090 1 Driver 13 395 164 010 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 17 130 173 010 1 Air Þlter 18 1...

Page 34: ... 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 sound power level Lwa is 115 dB A The guaranteed sound power level Ld is 117 dB A The EU Type Examination CertiÞcate was performed by DPLF Deutsche Prüf und ZertiÞzierungss...

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Page 36: ...miyoshi Cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan This print product has been awarded the Blue Angel Form 995 708 051 2013 03 GB SpeciÞcations subject to change without notice To Þnd your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com ...

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