Makita DCS3410TH Bedienungsanleitung

1 Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Only persons who have completed training in working from elevated platforms (cherry pickers, lifts), from platforms mounted on ladders or who are pro fi cient in[...]

2 Thank you for purchasing a MAKIT A product! Congratulations on choosing a MAKIT A chain saw! We are con fi dent that you will be satis fi ed with this modern piece of equipment. The DCS3410TH (T ophandle) is a very light and handy chain saw with the handle on the top. This model was developed especially for tree surgery and care. Only persons w[...]

3 In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory , please consult your sales agent. Symbols Y ou will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the instruction manual: Chaine brake Fuel and oil mixture Chain oil Saw chain oil adjustment screw Direction of chain movement First aid Recycling CE-Marking RE [...]

4 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Power chain saws This power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out of doors. It is intended for the followung uses depending on its class: - Professional and mid-class: Use on small, medium and large trees: felling, limb removal, cutting to length, thinning. - Hobbyklasse: Occasional use on small trees, [...]

5 5 Fuels / Refuelling - Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. - Do not smoke or work near open fi res (5). - Let the engine cool down before refuelling. - Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always wear protective gloves when refuelling. Frequently clean [...]

6 Kickback - When working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks may occur . - Kickback occurs when the upper part of the end of the guide bar inadvertently touches wood or other hard objects (10). - Before the saw chain enters the cut, it can slip to the side or jump (caution: high risk of kickback). - This causes the saw to be thrown back toward [...]

7 - Be careful when cutting splintery wood. Cut pieces of wood may be pulled along (risk of injuries). - When cutting with the upper edge of the guide bar , the chain saw may be pushed in the direction of the user if the chain gets clamped. For this reason use the lower edge of the bar whenever possible. The chain saw will then be pushed away from [...]

8 T ransport and storage - When changing your location during work switch off the chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order to prevent an inadvert- ent start of the chain. - Never carry or transport the chain saw with the chain running. - When transporting the chain saw over long distances the guide bar protection cover (delivered with the cha[...]

9 Denomination of components 1 Rear handle 2 Safety locking button (throttle lock) 3 Throttle lever 4 Hand guard (release for chain brake) 5 Spike bar (accessories) 6 Chain 7 Guide bar 8 Chain protection cover 9 Retaining nuts 10 Chain catch (safety device) 11 Sprocket guard 12 Muf fl er 13 Spark plug 14 Serial number 15 Adjusting screw for oil pu[...]

10 5 6 Position the guide bar ( 7 ). Make sure that the pin ( 8 ) of the chain tightener is in the hole on the guide bar . Turn the chain adjusting screw ( 5 ) to the left (counter clockwise) until the pin ( 6 ) is at the left stop. A C D PUTTING INTO OPERA TION CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine [...]

11 3 2 13 9 9 12 9 10 11 F Pull the chain ( 9 ) around the sprocket nose ( 12 ) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow . Lift the chain ( 9 ) over the sprocket ( 10 ). Using your right hand, guide the chain into the top guide groove ( 11 ) on the guide bar . Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction [...]

12 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 tension the engine must be switc[...]

13 Gasoline + 1000 cm 3 (1 litre) 20 cm 3 20 cm 3 5000 cm 3 (5 litres) 100 cm 3 100 cm 3 10000 cm 3 (10 litres) 200 cm 3 200 cm 3 OIL Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar . The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being fl ung of f the chain too quickly. We recommend the use of chain oil which is b[...]

14 Refuelling FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! Be careful and cautious when handling fuels. The engine must be switched off! Thoroughly clean the area around the caps, to prevent dirt from getting into the fuel or oil tank. Unscrew the cap and fi ll the tank with fuel (fuel/oil mixture) or chain oil as the case may be. Fill up to the bottom edge of [...]

15 2 3 1 Adjusting the chain lubrication The engine must be switched off. Y ou can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw ( 1 ). The amount of oil can be adjusted using the universal wrench. Recommended settings: - 25 cm guide bar - 30 cm guide bar - 35 cm guide bar - 40 cm guide bar T o ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump [...]

16 Cold start: Prime the fuel pump ( 6 ) by pressing it several times until you can see fuel in the pump. Move the short-circuit switch ( 3 ) forward in the direction of the arrow . Turn the choke lever ( 5 ) up (see “Cold start” illustration). This simultaneously actuates the half-throttle lock. Slowly pull out the starter cable ( 4 ) until yo[...]

17 Checking the chain brake Do not work with the chain saw without fi rst checking the chain brake! Start the engine as described (make sure you have a good footing, and place the chain saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar is free of contact). Grasp the tubular handle fi rmly with one hand and hold the grip with the other . With the[...]

18 8 9 Adjusting the carburetor (only for not EU-countries) E Carburetor adjustment is necessary for optimum engine performance, for safer and more economical operation. The engine should be warm, the air fi lter clean, and the chain properly tensioned. Have carburetor adjustment done by an authorised MAKIT A service centre. The carburetor is fact[...]

19 Proper sharpening: CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw (see the Extract from the spare-parts list) ! All cutters must be of the same length (dimension a). Cutters with different lengths result in rough running of the chain and can cause cracks in the chain. Minimum cutter length is 3 mm. Do not resharpen the chain when [...]

20 All cutters must be sharpened to the same angle, 30°. Different angles result in a roughly , irregularly running chain, increase wear and tear and cause chain beakage. The 85° front rake of the cutter results from the cut depth of the round fi le. If the proper fi le is used in the right manner , the correct front rake will be obtained autom[...]

21 1 2 4 5 6 3 Cleaning the guide bar , lubricating the sprocket nose CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn. Regularly inspect the bearing surfaces of the guide bar for damage, and clean them with a suitable tool. If the saw is used intensively it will be necessary to lubricate the return sprocket bearings regularly (once a week). T o do this, ?[...]

22 12 7 8 9 10 11 Replacing the suction head The felt fi lter ( 12 ) of the suction head can become clogged. It is recommended to replace the suction head once every three months in order to ensure unimpeded fuel fl ow to the carburetor . T o remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through the tank fi ller neck using a piece of wire[...]

23 2 3 6 7 8 4 5 12 10 9 11 12 1 Replacing the spark plug CAUTION: Do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is running (high voltage). Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance work. A hot engine can cause burns. W ear protective gloves! The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to the insulator , electrode erosion [...]

24 13 Cleaning the muf fl er CAUTION: If the engine is hot there is a risk of burning. Wear protective gloves. Remove the sprocket guard (see ”PUTTING INTO OPERA TI- ON” Fig. B). Remove deposits of carbon from the exhaust outlets ( 13 ) of the muf fl er . D E Cleaning the cylinder space Remove the sprocket guard (see ”PUTTING INTO OPERA TI-[...]

25 Instructions for periodic maintenance T o ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be performed regularly . Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly . Failure to perform the prescribed maintenance work can lead to acciden[...]

26 Spare parts Reliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of your chain saw , depend among other things on the quality of the spare pa rts used. Use only original MAKIT A parts, marked Only original spare parts and accessories guarantee the highest quality in material, dimensions, functioning and safety . Original spare parts and accessori[...]

27 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKIT A parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKIT A service centre. DCS3410TH Identi fi cation plate Indicate when ordering spare parts Serial number Y ear of manufacture 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 5, 6, 7 8, 9 6, 7 11 10 3 4 2 12 1 Accessories (not delivered with the chain s[...]

28 Form: 995 707 421 (7.09 GB) Speci fi cations subject to change without notice To fi nd your local distributor , please visit www .makita-outdoor.com Makita Werkzeug GmbH Postfach 70 04 20 D–22004 Hamburg Germany[...]