Makita EA3200S Operator's Manual

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4WARNING !Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand andcarefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal injury andis one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related precautions aredescribed in detail within this owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from www.makitausa.com and 18004MAKITA (4625482) and MAKITA CANADA INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.The EA3200S and EA3201S 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).This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.12000 chain saw safety standard.Canadian Standards Association Z62.103 chain saw safety standard.Z62.304 chain saw kickback standard.Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335Jun 95 “Multiposition smallengine exhaust system fire ignition suppression”The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours,B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for theassembly and operation of this saw are given in this manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accidentprevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lastingsatisfaction from this firstrate product.EA3200S, EA3201SContents PageDelivery inventory .................................................... 5Symbols ................................................................... 5Safety precautions ..............................................617Denomination of components ................................ 18Technical data ........................................................ 19Only for models with fastening nuts on the sprocketguardMounting the guide bar and saw chain .........2021Tightening the saw chain .................................. 21Checking the chain tension ............................... 22Retightening the saw chain ............................... 22Only for the QuickSet guide barMounting the guide bar and saw chain .............. 23Tensioning the saw chain .................................. 24Checking the chain tension ............................... 24Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 24Only for models with quick tensioner on sprocket guard(TLC)Mounting the guide bar and saw chain .............. 25Tightening the saw chain .................................. 26Checking the chain tension ............................... 27Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 27For all modelsChain brake ........................................................... 27Engaging the chain brake (braking) ....................... 27Fuel / Refuelling ................................................2829Contents PageChain lubrication .................................................... 30Starting the engine ................................................. 31Stopping the engine ............................................... 31Checking the chain brake ...................................... 32Adjusting the carburetor ......................................... 33Sharpening the saw chain .................................3435Cleaning the brake band and sprocket guard......... 36Cleaning the guide bar ........................................... 36Replacing the saw chain ........................................ 37Cleaning the air filter .............................................. 38Replacing the spark plug ....................................... 39Checking the muffler screws .................................. 39Replacing the starter cable .................................... 40Replacing the return spring .................................... 40Mounting the fan housing ....................................... 40Cleaning the cylinder fins ....................................... 41Replacing the suction head.................................... 41Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ...... 41Instructions for periodic maintenance .................... 42Service, spare parts and guarantee ....................... 43Troubleshooting ..................................................... 44Extract from the spare parts list.........................4546