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Makita EA3200S Operator's Manual

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    1 operator’s manual for gasoline chain saws manuel d’utilisation de tronçonneuses thermiques manual de empleo para motosierras ea3200s ea3201s warning! Read and understand this manual. Always follow safety precautions in the owner’s and safety manual. Improper use can cause serious injury! Attention...

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    2 english warning! Fuels with more than 10% ethanol are not approved for use in makita 2-­stroke engines! Use of alternative fuels, such as e-­20 (20% ethanol), e-­85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting makita requirements are not appro-­ ved for use in makita 2-­stroke gasoline engines! Use of a...

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    3 (2) any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions required by subsection (d) must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” will not redu...

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    4 warning ! 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 and carefully follow the instructions outlined in this owners manual. Kickback may cause severe or fatal ...

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    5 further symbols see page 7. 4 5 6 3 2 1 delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 7. Owner’s and safety manual (not shown) in case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery i...

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    6 safety precautions for chain saw operators while operating the chain saw please observe the following rules: a) contact of the guide bar nose with any object should be avoided. B) tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious or fatal injury. C) ...

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    7 warning ! Reactive forces, including kickback, can be da n-­ gerous. Careless or improper use of any chain saw may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your makita dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Warning! Mino...

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    8 3 the saw parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of parts see page 18. Warning ! Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attach-­ ments supplied by makita or expressly approved by makita for use with the specific saw are au-­ thorized. Warning ! Bow guide bars substantially increas...

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    9 6 5 10 feet 5a 6a chain saw operating instructions for assembly follow the procedure in the appropriate section “mounting guide bar and chain” of this manual. Makita chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other (see the appropriate section in this manual). Warning! Proper tension of the cha...

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    10 7 important adjustments warning! At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For di-­ rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of this instruction manual. Do not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjust-­ ment. Adjust the idle speed yourself according to the appropriate sect...

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    11 9 10 12 position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running (fig. 10). Don’t put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control ...

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    12 to avoid kickback the best protection from personal-­injury that may result from kickback is to avoid kickback situations: 1. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip. 2. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times. 3. Never bring the nose of the guide b...

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    13 14 15 to avoid pushback 1. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause mate-­ rial to pinch the top of the chain. 2. Do not cut more than one log at a time. 3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or under buck cut (figures 25 to 27 and 33, pages 15 and 17), because ...

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    14 45° 45° = cutting down area 2 1 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 45° first clear the tree base and work area from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion an axe (see fig. 18). When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person (see fig. 17). Note: the noi...

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    15 24 25 26 27 28 begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch and on the opposite side of the tree (fig. 22). Then cut horizontally through towards the felling notch. Apply the chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut portion of wood and cut toward the notch (fig. 23). Leave...

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    16 29 30 31 32 warning! There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously (fig. 29). If you are in-­ experienced with a chain saw plunge-­cutting should not be at...

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    17 34 maintenance and repair never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of this manual. Warning ! Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain is stopped befo...

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    18 denomination of components 2 3 1 4 6 5 7 9 13 14 11 12 10 8 16 15 17 18 19 20 22 23 21 24 25 26 1 handle 2 cover 3 hood lock (under the hood cap) 4 tubular handle 5 hand guard (release for chain brake) 6 muffler 7 spike bar 8 chain tensioning screw 9 retaining nuts 10 chain catcher 11 sprocket guar...

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    19 ea3200s ea3201s stroke volume cu. In (cm) 3 1.95 (32) bore inch (mm) 1.50 (38) stroke inch (mm) 1.11 (28.2) max. Power at speed hp / rpm 1.8 / 10,000 max. Torque at speed nm /rpm 1.6 / 7,000 idling speed / max. Engine speed with bar and chain rpm 2,800 / 12,800 coupling speed rpm 4,100 sound pres...

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    20 put on the guide bar (7). Make sure that the pin (5) of the chain tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar. Mounting the guide bar and saw chain use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the following work. Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the fol-­ lowing...

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    21 replace the sprocket guard (3). Important: lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (12). Tighten the nuts (2) only hand-­tight to begin with. Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8). Caution: do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. Guide the chain from above about half...

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    22 checking the chain tension the tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand. While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently -­ new chains tend to get longer during use! When ...

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    23 lift the chain (6) over the sprocket (5). Caution: do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove (7) on the guide bar. Caution: note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of the arr...

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    24 pull the chain (6) around the sprocket nose (8) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Replace the sprocket guard (3). Important: lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (9). Tighten the nuts (2) only hand-­tight to begin with. Tensioning the saw chain turn the quickset chain tensioner...

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    25 mounting the guide bar and saw chain place the saw on a stable surface and perform the following work steps in order to install the guide bar and saw chain: release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in direction of arrow. Fold up the sprocket guard quick tensioner (2) (see also the il...

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    26 pull the chain (8) around the sprocket nose (10) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Tightening the saw chain simultaneously push in hard on the sprocket guard quick tensioner (2) and turn it clockwise to screw the sprocket guard on, but do not yet tighten it. Raise the tip of the gui...

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    27 checking the chain tension the tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned by hand. While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently -­ new chains tend to get longer during use! When ...

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    28 chain oil use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being flung off the chain too quickly. We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-­degradable in order to protect the environment. The use of bio-­degradable oil may ...

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    29 refuelling follow the safety precautions! Be careful and cautious when handling fuels. The engine must be switched off! Thoroughly clean the area around the caps, to prevent dirt from getting into the fuel or oil tank. Unscrew the tank cap (use the universal wrench if necessary, see illustration) ...

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    30 checking the chain lubrication never work with the chain saw without sufficient chain lubri -­ ca tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feed. Check the oil feed rate as described below: start the...

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    31 starting the engine do not start the chain saw until after it is completely assembled and checked! Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the place where the chain saw was fuelled. Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar and chain ...

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    32 checking the chain brake the chain brake must be checked before every use of the saw! Start the engine as described above (have a secure footing, place the chain saw on the ground so that the chain and guide bar are not near anything). Hold the front handle firmly, with your other hand on the rear...

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    33 adjusting the carburetor caution: carburetor adjustment may only be done by a specialist makita service center! Only adjusting screw (s) can be manipulated by the user. If the saw chain moves in idle (i.E. Without the throttle being pressed), it is imperative to correct the idle speed! Do not adj...

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    34 the sharpening angle (α) must be identical for all cutters! 30° for chain type 092 (91vg), 492 (91px), 290 (90sg) the teeth will have the proper angle (ß) automatically if the proper round file is used. 80° for chain type 092 (91vg), 492 (91px), 290 (90sg) different angles result in a roughly, irre...

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    35 1 2 4/5 chain type 092 (91vg), 492 (91px), 290 (90sg) files and how to work with them use a special saw chain round file for sharpening. Standard round files are unsuitable. See “extract from the spare parts list”. Type 092 (91vg), 492 (91px): saw chain round file, dia. 5/32” (4.0 mm). Type 290 (90s...

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    36 cleaning the inside of the sprocket guard caution: before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “replacing the spark plug”). Always wear protective gloves! Caution: start the chain saw only after having as-­ sembled it c...

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    37 check the sprocket before mounting a new chain. Worn out sprockets (8) may damage the new chain and must therefore be replaced. Remove the sprocket guard (see “putting into opera-­ tion”). Remove the chain and guide bar. Remove circlip (9). Caution: the circlip will pop out of the groove. When re...

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    38 1 3 8 6 5 4 5 6 2 4 5 7 6 - cleaning the air filter caution: to prevent eye injury, always wear eye protec-­ tion when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air filter. Pull out the hood cap (1). Loosen the scew (2) counter-­clockwise and remove the hood (3). Push up ...

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    39 11 10 14 13 12 replacing the spark plug caution: do not touch the spark plug or plug cap if the engine is running (high voltage). Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance work. A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves! The spark plug must be replaced in case of damage to t...

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    40 replacing the starter cable/ replacing the return spring pack/replacing the starter spring unscrew three screws (1). Remove fan housing (2). Remove the air guide (3) from the fan housing. Careful! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (7) if the return spring is under tension. If the starter cable ...

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    41 replacing the suction head the felt filter (16) of the suction head can become clogged. It is recommended to replace the suction head once every three months in order to ensure unimpeded fuel flow to the carburetor. To remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through the tank filler neck...

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    42 instructions for periodic maintenance to ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be performed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the ...

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    43 service, spare parts and guarantee maintenance and repair the maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require qualified technical training and a special work-­ shop equipped with special tools and testing devices. Any work not described in this manual may be performe...

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    44 trouble shooting malfunction system observation cause chain does not run chain brake engine runs chain brake actuated. Engine does not start or only with difficulty ignition system ignition spark malfunction in fuel supply system, compression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark stop s...

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    45 extract from the spare parts list use only original makita parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your makita service center. Ea3200s ea3201s.

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    46 extract from the spare parts list use only original makita parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your makita service center. Ea3200s ea3201s spare parts pos. Qty. Denomination 1 1 sprocket nose bar 3/8”, 30 cm, 1.3 mm (12”) 1 sprocket nose bar 3/8”, 35 cm, 1.3 mm (14”) 1 sprocket...

  • Page 47: Warning

    Makita corporation 3-11-8, sumiyoshi-cho, anjo, aichi 446-8502 japan 884987c949 www.Makita.Com ala warning the engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Advertencia los gases de escape del motor de ...