Makita EA5600F Operator's And Safety Manual

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24231Checking the chain lubricationNever work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri-ca 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 trace be-cause oil will be flung off the sawing device. Pay attention to thedirection the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessary exposureto the oil spray!Note:After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual chainoil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the chainfor 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 residual chainoil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the chainfor 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 adjusting screw(1). The adjusting screw is on the bottom side of the housing.The oil pump comes factory-set to a medium feed rate. Youcan set the chain oil feed rate to minimum, moderate, andmaximum feed 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 four settings depending on the length of theguide bar.While working make sure there is enough chain oil in the tank.If necessary, add oil.