Makita DCS 6800I manual

1 WARNING! Read and understand this Owner’s and Safety Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Owner’s and Safety Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Preserve this Manual carefull[...]

2 The MAKITA DCS 6000i and 6800i 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). RE Y This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard. Canadian Standa[...]

3 2 3 4 5 6 7 Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 7. Offset screwdriver 8. Owner ’ s and Safety Manual (not shown) 1 In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. Read Ow[...]

4 Safety precautions for chain saw operators While operating the chain saw please observe the following rules: a) Contact of the guide bar nose with any object should be avoided. b) Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious or fatal injury. c) Always operate the chain saw with both hands. WARN[...]

5 General Safety Precautions The use of any chain saw may be hazardous. At full throttle chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is important that you read; fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the Owner’s Manual and the safety instructions periodically. WARNING ! Reactive forces, including kickback, [...]

6 3 Good footing is most important in chain saw work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their use reduces the risk of eye and facial injury. Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head. Chain saw nois[...]

7 Chain saw operating instructions For assembly follow the procedure in the appropriate section "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this Manu- al. MAKITA chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other (see the appropriate section in this Manu- al). WARNING! Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. In order to avoid false set[...]

8 Important adjustments WARNING! At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For di- rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of this Manual. Do not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjust- ment. Adjust the idle speed yourself according to the appropriate section of this Manual. Have your MAKITA dealer check your saw and make[...]

9 Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running (fig. 10). Don ’ t put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. If the r[...]

10 Many factors influence the occurence and force of the kickback reaction. The type of bar and saw chain you use is a factor in the force of the kickback reaction. The speed of contact at which the cutter contacts the object. Kickback force increase with the rate of impact. The contact angle between the nose of the bar and the foreign object (fig.[...]

11 16 To avoid pull-in 1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed and the spike bar in contact with the wood. 2. Pull-in may also be prevented by using plastic wedges to open the kerf or cut. Cutting techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may affect the dire[...]

12 45 ° 45 ° = cutting down area 2 1 2 First clear the tree base and work area from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion an axe (see fig. 18). When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person (see fig. 17) . Note: The noise of your engine may drown any warning call. Felling instructions: [...]

13 Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch and on the opposite side of the tree (fig. 22). Then cut horizontally through towards the felling notch. Apply the chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut portion of wood and cut toward the notch (fig. 23). Leave approximately 1/10 of the tree diameter uncut! This is the hin[...]

14 WARNING! There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously (fig. 29). If you are inexperienced with a chain saw plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a professional. Limbing Limbing is remo[...]

15 1. Relieving cut 2. Cross cut Tension side Pressure side 1. Relieving cut 2. Cross cut Tension side Pressure side 33 34 Maintenance and Repair Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp- erly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of this Manual. WARNING [...]

16 Denomination of components 5 7 6 12 11 10 1 2 3 4 8 9 14 13 24 23 22 1 Handle 2 Choke 3 Filter cover 4 Tubular handle 5 Muffler with spark arrester screen 6 Retaining nuts 7 Spike bar (toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood) 8 Chain catch 9 Adjusting screw for oil pump (bottom side) 10 Sprocket guard 11 Identification plate 12 Hand gua[...]

17 Guide bar and saw chain combinations meeting kick- back requirements of ANSI B 175.1-1991 for the use in the USA Models MAKITA DCS 6000i, 6800i GUIDE BAR SAW CHAIN length pitch part no. part no. 16" (40 cm) 3/8" 443 040 661 523 102 659 18" (45 cm) 3/8" 443 045 661 523 102 664 21" (53 cm) 3/8" 443 053 661 523 102 672[...]

18 CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, alway s switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see "Replacing the spark plug") . Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assem- bled it completely and inspected! PUTTING INTO OPERATION A 2 1 B 4 3 C 6 7 D 8 E 10 9 F [...]

19 G H 3 4 - Turn the chain tightener (C/6) to the right (clockwise) until the chain engages the guide groove of the bottom side of the bar (see circle). Press the guide bar against the housing with your left hand. - Replace the sprocket guard (H/4). - Manually tighten the retaining nuts (H/3). K L 3 1 2 Chain brake I J STOP Tightening the saw chai[...]

20 B Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being flung off the chain too quickly. We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-degradable in order to protect the environment. The use of bio-degradable oil may even be required by local regulations. The chain[...]

21 F STOP G 3 4 D STOP E 1 2 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 period of time, it will desiccate. Various skin deseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions are known to occur. Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil[...]

22 and at high altitudes especially, the heat could prevent the engine from starting immediately. If this happens, proceed as follows: - Turn the choke switch (B/2) up and start the engine at half- throttle position as described under “ Cold-starting ” . - When the engine has started, release the chain brake immediately and gun the engine all t[...]

23 E Checking the chain lubrication D Never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri- cation. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feed. Check the oil feed rate as described below: - Start the chain saw. - Hold the running chain saw app[...]

24 In order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low temper- ature combined with high humidity, and in order to get up to operating temperature faster in subfreezing temperatures, heated air can be taken from the cylinder. At temperatures above freezing the carburetor must NOT be fed heated air. Failure to follow these instructions can lead[...]

25 Files and how to work with them Use a special round file (4.8 mm dia., 3/16") for chains for sharpening the chain: Normal round files are not appropriate for this work. See "Accessories" for the order number. - The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow). Lift the file when leading it backwards. - First sharpen the short[...]

26 Replacing the suction head The felt filter (D/1) 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 flow to the carburetor. To remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through the tank filler neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to form[...]

27 Electrode gap The electrode gap must be .020" (0.5 mm). Checking the ignition spark - Press the loosened spark plug with the ignition cable firmly connected against the cylinder using insulated pliers (not near the spark plug opening). - ON/OFF switch in the " I " (ON) position. - Pull the starter cable hard. If the function is co[...]

28 STOP The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleaned regularly. CAUTION: Allow engine to cool before cleaning the spark arrester screen! A hot engine can cause burns. - Remove filter cover (A/1) and air filter (A/2) (see "Cleaning the air filter"). - Unscrew 3 screws (A/3) and remove hood (A/4). A 1 2 3 4 B 5 6 7 8 - Straighten[...]

29 - Unscrew four screws (A/1). Remove fan housing (A/2). - Remove all pieces of cable. - Thread in a new cable dia. 5/32", 39" long ( ø 4 mm x 1000 mm) as shown in Figure B and tie the ends as shown. - Pull knot (B/1) into the cable pulley (B/3). - Pull knot (B/2) into the cable grip (B/4). - Wind the cable around the pulley in the dire[...]

30 Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance To 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 [...]

31 Malfunction System Observation Cause Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated. Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, com- only with difficulty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark Switch on STOP, fault or short-circuit in the wiring, plug cap or spa[...]

32 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. Pos. MAKITA-No. Qty. Denomination Bar and chain combinations USA 1 443 040 661 1 Sprocket nose bar 3/8" (16") 443 045 661 1 Sprocket nose bar 3/8" (18") 443 053 661 1 Sprocket nose bar [...]

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34 Form: 995 707 830 (5.00 GB) Specifications subject to change without notice MAKITA CANADA INC. DOLMAR Division 1950 Forbes Street Whitby, Ontario Canada, L1N 7B7 MAKITA U.S.A., INC. 14930-C Northam Street La Mirada CA 90638-5753[...]