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The MAKITA DCS34 will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is a
basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
This product complies with:
American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association
Z62.1-95 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression”
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the
assembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident
prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,
despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting
satisfaction from this first-rate product. The following industrial property rights apply: DE 19722629.
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WARNING !
Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and
carefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners 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 precautions are
described in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from MAKITA U.S.A.,
INC., 14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, USA, Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA
CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
Contents
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Delivery inventory
4
Symbols
4
Safety precautions
5-16
Denomination of components
17
Technical data
18
Approved bar and chain combinations
18
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
19-20
Checking the chain tension
21
Safety chain brake
21
Fuel / Refuelling
22-23
Checking the chain lubrication
24
Starting the engine
25
Stopping the engine
25
Checking the safety chain brake
26
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Set idle speed
26
Sharpening the saw chain
27-28
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket
29
Cleaning the guide bar
29
Replacing the saw chain
30
Replacing the fuel filter
30
Cleaning the air filter
30
Replacing the spark plug
31
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen
31
Instructions for periodic maintenance
32
Service, spare parts and guarantee
32-33
Troubleshooting
33
Extract from the spare parts list
34