Makita EA3200S Instruction Manual

Also see for EA3200S: Instruction manual Original instruction manual Operator's manual Technical information Original instruction manual

Makita EA3200S Instruction Manual Manual pdf 22 page image

2212453ONStarting the engineDo not start the chain saw until after it is completelyassembled and checked!Move at least 3 meters / 10 feet away from the place wherethe chain saw was fuelled.Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw onthe ground in such a way that the guide bar and chain arenot near anything.Actuate the chain brake (block it).Hold the front handle firmly with one hand and press the sawagainst the ground.Hold the down rear handguard with your right foot asshown.Note: The Featherlight‑Start System lets you start the sawwithout effort. Go through the starting procedure smoothlyand evenly.Cold starting:Prime the fuel pump (5) by pressing it several times until youcan see fuel in the pump.Move the combination switch (1) up (choke position). Thisalso actuates the half‑throttle lock.Pull the starter handle (2) smoothly and evenly.CAUTION: Do not pull the starter cable more than about50 cm/20” out, and let it back in slowly by hand.Repeat the starting procedure twice.Move the combination switch (1) to the central “ON” position.Pull the starter handle smoothly and evenly again. As soonas the engine is running, grasp the rear handle (the safetylock button (3) is actuated by the palm of the hand) and pressthe throttle trigger (4).CAUTION: The engine must be put in idle immediately afterstarting. 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 pushthe combination switch (1) up (Choke position) and then rightaway back to the middle “ON” position. This is only to engagethe half‑throttle lock. If the engine doesn’t start after 2 or 3pulls, repeat the entire starting procedure as described forcold starting.NOTE: If the engine was switched off only for a short time, thesaw can be started without using the combination switch.Important: If the fuel tank has been completely emptiedand the engine has stopped due to lack of fuel prime thefuel pump (5) by pressing it several times until you can seefuel in the pump.Stopping the engineDepress the combination switch (1).NOTE: After being pressed down, the combination switchwill revert to the ON position again. The engine is switchedoff, but can be turned on again without moving the combina‑tion switch.IMPORTANT: To cut off the ignition current, push the com‑bination switch all the way down past the resistance point tothe safety position ( ).Cold start (Choke)Warm start (ON)Engine offCombination switchin safety position(ignition current cutoff, necessary for allmaintenance, repair, andinstallation work)