Makita DCS 400DCS 401 Service Manual

1WARNING!Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Owner’s and SafetyManual. Improper use can cause serious injury! Pre

10Many factors influence the occurence and force of thekickback reaction. The type of bar and saw chain youuse is a factor in the force of the kickbac

1116To avoid pushback1. Be alert to forces or situations that may causematerial to pinch the top of the chain.2. Do not cut more than one log at a tim

1245°45°= cutting down area212First clear the tree base and work area from interferinglimbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an axe(see fig.

13Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the fellingnotch and on the opposite side of the tree (fig. 22).Then cut horizontally through towards the

14123WARNING!There is an extreme danger of kickback at thispoint. Extra caution must be taken to maintaincontrol of the saw. To make the felling cut,

151. Relieving cut2. Cross cutTension sidePressure side1. Relieving cut2. Cross cutTension sidePressure side3334Maintenance and RepairNever operate a

161 Tubular handle2 Choke3 Filter cover4 Insert for normal / winter operation5 Tubular handle6 Muffler7 Retaining nut8 Spike bar(toothed stop for hold

17Approved bar and chain combinations"Low-kickback saw chain is a chain which has met thekickback performance requirements of ANSI B 175.1-1991 (

18AB- Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (A/1)towards the tubular handle (A/2) until you feel it catch.- Unscrew retaining nut (B/3).-

19G H413- Turn the chain tightener (C/6) to the right (clockwise)until the chain engages the guide groove of the bottom sideof the bar (see circle). P

2WARNING !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

20AB321The correct mixture ratio:50:1 when using MAKITA high-performance two-stroke en-gine oil, i. e. mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part oil.40:1 when

21RefuellingFOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON PAGE 7!Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.The engine must be switched off!- Thoroughly clean the

22- Move at least 10 feet (3m) away from the place where youfuelled the saw.- Make sure you have a good footing, and place the saw onthe ground in suc

23Checking the chain lubricationNNever work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubrica-tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and gu

24✓✓AWorking in winterBIn order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low temper-ature combined with high humidity, and in order to get up toop

25EFiles and how to work with them- Use a special round file for chains (dia. 4 mm) for sharpe-ning the chain. Normal round files are not appropriate

26Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interiorA1234567STOPCAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar orchain, always switch off the engine and p

27Electrode gapThe electrode gap must be .020" (0.5 mm).Checking the ignition spark- Press the loosened spark plug with the ignition cable firmly

28Instructions for daily and periodic maintenanceTo ensure a long servicelife and to prevent any damage the maintenance work described in the followin

29Malfunction System Observation CauseChain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated.Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignitio

3Delivery inventoryIn case one of the parts listed should not be included in thedelivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.12345On/Off (I/O)

30123465789101112132123222425262718191716(2)15(2)2014Extract from the spare parts listUse only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of o

4Safety precautions for chain saw operatorsWhile operating the chain saw please observe thefollowing rules:a) Contact of the guide bar nose with any o

5General Safety PrecautionsThe use of any chain saw may be hazardous. At fullthrottle chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It isimportant that you r

63Good footing is most important in chain saw work.Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safetyboots are recommended.Proper eye protection

7Chain saw operating instructionsFor assembly follow the procedure in the appropriatesection "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this manual.M

8Important adjustmentsWARNING!At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For di-rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriatesection of this i

9Position the chain saw in such a way that your body isclear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine isrunning (fig. 10).Don’t put pressure on t