Makita EA3200S Operator's Manual

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30Checking the chain lubricationNever work with the chain saw without sufficient chain lubrica tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide barwill be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in thetank and the oil feed.Check the oil feed rate as described below:Start the chain saw (see “Starting the engine”).Hold the running chain saw approx. 6” (15 cm) above a trunkor the ground (use an appropriate base).If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oil tracebecause oil will be flung off the sawing device. Pay attentionto the direction the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessaryexposure to the oil spray!Note:After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residualchain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar andthe chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!Place the saw on a suitable surface.To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guidegroove at the crank case (2) and the oil inlet bore in the guidebar (3) must be cleaned regularly.Note:After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residualchain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar andthe chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!Place the saw on a suitable surface.Adjusting the chain lubricationThe engine must be switched off!You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjustingscrew (1). The adjusting screw is on the bottom side of thehousing.The oil pump comes factory set to a minimum feed rate. Youcan set the chain oil feed rate to minimum and maximumfeed rate.To adjust the supply rate, use a small screwdriver to turn theadjusting screw:• to the right for a faster• to the left for a sloweroil feed rate.Pick one of the two settings depending on the length of theguide bar.While working make sure there is enough chain oil in the tank.If necessary, add oil.