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Makita EA3500F Operator's And Safety Manual

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Manual is about: Gasoline Chain Saws

Summary of EA3500F

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    Ea3500f ea4300f operator’s and safety manual for gasoline chain saws warning! Read and understand this manual. Always follow safety precautions in the operator’s and safety manual. Improper use can cause serious injury! Preserve this manual carefully! Warning! Fuels with more than 10% ethanol are no...

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    2 federal (usepa) and/or california emission control warranty statement your warranty rights and obligations the united states environmental protection agency (usepa or epa), the california air resources board and makita are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 203* small...

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    3 (6) the small off-road engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. (7) makita is liable for damages to other engine component...

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    4 the ea3500f and ea4300f 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). Ea3500f, ea4300f contents page delivery inventory ...................................

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    5 delivery inventory symbols you will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the operator’s and safety manual: in case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. 1 chain saw 2 guide bar 3 saw chain 4 chain protection cover...

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    6 additional safety precautions the following additional safety precautions must be ob- served by all users of chain saws: . Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. 2. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devi- ces. 3. Use cau...

  • Page 7: General Safety Precautions

    7 2 general safety precautions the use of any chain saw may be hazardous. At full throttle chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is important that you read; fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the operator’s manual and the safety instructions periodic...

  • Page 8: The Saw

    8 3 4 wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection! The saw parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of parts see page 8. 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 authori- zed...

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    9 6 5 10 feet 5a 6a wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and check for leakage. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during opera- tion. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Clothing with fuel on...

  • Page 10: Important Adjustments

    0 7 8 important adjustments warning! At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For direc- tions to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of this operator’s manual. Do not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjust- ment. Adjust the idle speed yourself according to the appropriate sectio...

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    9 0 2 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 and ...

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    2 3 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 ...

  • Page 13: Cutting Techniques

    3 6 4 5 to avoid pushback . 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 5 and 7), because the ...

  • Page 14: 45°

    4 45° 45° = cutting down area 2 1 2 7 8 9 /0∅ /5∅ / 2 " (4cm) 20 2 22 23 45° second cut first cut felling notch hinge felling cut hinge felling notch 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 di...

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    5 1 2 3 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)...

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    6 1 2 3 29 30 3 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 inexperienced with a chain saw plunge- cutting should not be ...

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    7 1. Relieving cut 2. Cross cut tension side pressure side 1. Relieving cut 2. Cross cut tension side pressure side 33 34 35 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 i...

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    8 denomination of components indicate when ordering spare parts! Identification plate serial no. Year of manufacture 1 handle 2 cover 3 hood lock 4 tubular handle 5 hand guard (release for chain brake) 6 muffler 7 spike bar 8 chain tensioning screw 9 retaining nuts 10 chain catch 11 sprocket guard 1...

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    9 stroke volume cu. In (cm) 3 2. (34,7) 2.6 (42,4) bore inch (mm) .50 (38) .65 (42) stroke inch (mm) .20 (30,6) .20 (30,6) max. Power at speed hp / rpm 2,3 / 9.500 2,9 / 9.500 max. Torque at speed nm /rpm 2, / 6.500 2,6 / 6.500 idling speed / max. Engine speed with bar and chain rpm 2.800 / 3.500 2....

  • Page 20: Stop

    20 5 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 stop 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...

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    2 2 4 9 11 2 12 3 8 10 9 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 ...

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    22 stop 2 4 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 us...

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    23 5 7 6 1 2 3 5 4 stop 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...

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    24 6 8 2 9 3 2 10 stop 2 4 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 q...

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    25 1 2 3 4 7 9 8 6 5 stop 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 direc- tion of arrow. Fold up the sprocket guard quick tensi...

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    26 8 10 12 11 4 3 2 15 pull the chain (8) around the sprocket nose (10) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Line up the holes in the sprocket guard (4) with the pins (11). Turn the chain tensioning screw (b/3) to get the chain tension- ing pin (12) aligned with the hole in the guide bar....

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    27 1 2 1 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! ...

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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 stop 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 illustra...

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    30 2 3 1 + - stop checking the chain lubrication never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri- cation. 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 b...

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    3 stop 1 4 5 3 2 stop on starting the engine do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as- sembled and checked! Move at least 3 meters / 0 feet 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 t...

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    32 7 8 working in winter in order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low tempe- rature combined with high humidity, and below + 40°f (+ 5°c) in order to get up to operating temperature faster, heated air can be taken from the cylinder. Remove the cover (see “cleaning the air filter”). Remo...

  • Page 33: Service

    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 α α β β min. 0.11” (3 mm) stop the sharpening angle (α) must be identical for all cutters! 30° for chain type 092, 484 the teeth will have the proper angle (ß) automatically if the proper round file is used. 80° for chain type 092, 484 different angles result in a roughly, irregularly running cha...

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    35 1 2 4/5 files and how to work with them use a special saw chain round file for sharpening. Standard round files are unsuitable. For the order number, see “accessories”. Type 484: file the first cutter half with a 3/16” (4,8 mm) dia. Round saw-chain file, then switch to a 11/64” (4.5 mm) dia. File...

  • Page 36: Service

    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 assembled it co...

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    37 8 12 1 1 9 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 groov...

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    38 cleaning the air filter 1 2 7 3 4 5 3 4 6 caution: to prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air filter. Unscrew the hood lock (1) counter-clockwise and remove the hood (2). Push up the combination switch (3) (chok...

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    39 checking the ignition spark insert combination tool between hood and cylinder as shown. Caution! Do not insert the combination tool into the spark plug hole! Make contact only with the cylinder (oth- erwise you might damage the engine). Using insulated pliers, press the unscrewed spark plug (9) a...

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    40 1 2 9 4 10 12 11 7 8 6 5 13 3 14 replacing the starter cable/ replacing the return spring pack/replacing the starter spring unscrew four 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 unde...

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    4 16 replacing the fuel filter 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 ...

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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 per- formed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform th...

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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 ignition system ignition spark malfunction in fuel supply system, com- only with difficulty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark st...

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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. Ea3500f ea4300f 17 24 8 9 7 26 33 27 28 29 30 31/32 25 10 22 20 6 5 19 1 2 3 14 18 13 11 12 21 23 4 15 16.

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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. Pos. Makita-no. Qty. Denomination 442 035 66 sprocket nose bar 3/8”, 4” (35 cm) 442 040 66 sprocket nose bar 3/8”, 6” (40 cm) 442 035 06 sprocket nose bar ...

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    48 specifications subject to change without notice changements sans préavis form: 995 70 040 (20 3-08 gb ) makita u.S.A., inc. 4930 northam street la mirada ca 90638-5753 usa makita canada inc. Dolmar division 950 forbes street whitby, ontario canada, ln 7b7 the engine exhaust from this product cont...