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EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Tomoyasu Kato, as authorized by MAKITA
Corporation, declare that the MAKITA machines,
Type:
178, 179
Chain saw
EU prototype test certi
Þ
cate No.
DCS460
(178)
4811004.11010
DCS500, 5121
(179)
4811004.11010
manufactured by MAKITA Corporation, 3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-Cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502 Japan, conforms to the basic safety and
health requirements of the applicable EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, EU EMC Directive
2004/108/ EG, Outdoor 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 perfor-
med per Annex V. The measured noise level (L
wa
) is 111 dB(A).
The guaranteed noise level (L
d
) is 112 dB(A).
The EU-Type-Examination Certi
Þ
cate was performed by: DEKRA
Testing and Certi
Þ
cation GmbH (2140), Enderstraße 92 b, D-01277
Dresden.
The technical documentation is on
Þ
le at MAKITA International
Europe Ltd., Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks,
MK15 8JD, England.
Anjo, 16.12.2011 for MAKITA Corporation
Tomoyasu
Kato
Managing Director
Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are
con
Þ
dent that you will be satis
Þ
ed with this modern piece of
equipment.
The DCS460, DCS500 and DCS5121 are very handy and robust
chain saws with a new Design.
The automatic chain lubrication with variable-
ß
ow oil pump
and maintenance-free electronic ignition ensure trouble-free
operation, while the hand-saving anti-vibration system and
ergonomic grips and controls make work easier, safer, and
less tiring for the user.
The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the saw effortlessly
with a spring-loaded starting assist.
MAKITA chain saws DCS460, DCS500 and DCS5121 are
equipped with the latest safety features and meet all national
and international standards. These features include: hand
guards on both handles, grip throttle lever lock, chain catch,
safety saw chain, and chain brake. The chain brake can be
actuated manually, and is also inertia-actuated automatically
in case of kickback.
The following industrial property rights apply: WO 01/77572, DE
10191359, DE 20219246, DE 20300769, US 2003/0152471,
TO 2001 A 000338, TO 2004 A 000015, EP 1428637.
In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance
of your new chain saw, and to safeguard your own per-
sonal 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!
Packing
Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective card-
board box to protect against shipping damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable
or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
Table of contents
Page
EU conformity declaration
................................................. 2
Packing
................................................................................ 2
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
Denomination of components
........................................... 9
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .................... 10-11
Tightening the saw chain .............................................. 11
Checking the chain tension ........................................... 12
Retightening the saw chain ........................................... 12
Chain brake .................................................................. 12
Fuels
........................................................................13-14
Refuelling
...................................................................... 14
Checking the chain lubrication ...................................... 15
Adjusting the chain lubrication ...................................... 15
Starting the engine ........................................................ 16
Cold
start
....................................................................... 16
Warm
start
.................................................................... 16
Stopping the engine ...................................................... 16
Checking the chain brake ............................................. 16
Working in winter
............................................................ 17
Adjusting the carburetor
................................................... 18
MAINTENANCE
Sharpening the saw chain .......................................19-20
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior ............. 21
Cleaning the guide bar ................................................. 21
Replacing the saw chain ............................................... 22
Cleaning the air
Þ
lter .................................................... 23
Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 24
Checking the ignition spark ........................................... 24
Checking the muf
ß
er screws ......................................... 24
Replacing the starter cable/Replacing the return spring/
Replacing the Featherlight-Start spring ....................... 25
Mounting the fan housing ............................................. 25
Cleaning the cylinder area ............................................ 26
Replacing the suction head .......................................... 26
Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen ............... 26
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 27
Service, spare parts and guarantee
................................ 28
Troubleshooting
............................................................... 29
Extract from spare parts list
......................................30-31
Accessories ............................................................. 30-31