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Makita EA3700T Original Instruction Manual

Summary of EA3700T

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    Petrol chain saw original instruction manual important: read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual! Ea3700t.

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    2 english (original instructions) table of contents page symbols ............................................................................................2 safety precautions ............................................................................3 technical data.................................

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    3 warning: this chain saw is designed especially for tree care and surgery. All work with this chain saw is to be carried out by properly trained persons only. Observe all literature, procedures and recommendations from the relevant professional organisation. Failure to do so constitutes a high acci...

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    4 • ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil (environmental protection). Use an appropriate base. • refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors will accumulate near the floor (explosion hazard). • ensure to firmly tighten the screw caps of the fuel and oil tanks. • change the p...

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    5 • ensure that the chain is always sharpened correctly. Pay special attention to the height of the depth limiter. • never cut several branches at the same time. When cutting a branch ensure that no other branch is touched. • when crosscutting a trunk be aware of the trunks next to it. Working behav...

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    6 • if the timber is under tension (15), first cut the pressure side (a). Then the crosscut can be performed on the tension side (b). Thus clamping of the guide bar can be avoided. Technique for tree topping caution: • people topping trees or cutting of branches must be specially trained. High risk o...

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    7 maintenance • before performing maintenance work switch off the chain saw (20) and pull out the plug cap. • before starting work always check the operating safety of the chain saw, in particular the function of the chain brake. Make sure the saw chain is properly sharpened and tensioned (21). • op...

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    8 technical data model ea3700t overall length (without guide bar) mm 265 net weight kg 3.7 engine type air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder stroke volume cm 3 36.4 bore mm 40 stroke mm 29 max. Power at speed kw/min –1 1.7/10,000 max. Torque at speed n•m/min –1 1.7/7,000 idling speed/max. Engine s...

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    9 designation of parts 1 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 6 7 10 11 12 8 9 4 3 2 1. Top handle 2. Front handle 3. Throttle trigger 4. Front hand guard 5. Guide bar 6. Saw chain 7. Air cleaner cover 8. Hook (attachment point) 9. Muffler cover 10. Sprocket cover 11. Chain adjusting screw 12. Retaining nut 13...

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    10 chain saw’s safety function warning: • following safety functions does not guarantee all time protection from injury. Only proper usage and technique can reduce the risk of kickback and other dangerous accidents. • always check the safety functions before use. • if the chain saw fails any of the ...

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    11 assembly warning: • before performing any work on the guide bar or saw chain, always switch off the engine and make sure that the cutting tool is stopped. • always wear protective gloves. Caution: • start the chain saw only after having assembled it completely and inspected. Installing guide bar ...

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    12 adjusting saw chain tension caution: • excessively loose saw chain may jump off the bar, and therefore presents an accident risk. If the saw chain is too loose, adjust it. • excessively high tension of saw chain may cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar and breakage of the adjusting ...

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    13 before use warning: • avoid skin and eye contact. Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended period of time, it may dry your skin. Various skin diseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions are known to occur....

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    14 refuelling and refilling chain oil warning: • follow the safety precautions. Be careful and cautious when handling fuels. • switch off the engine. Caution: • clean the tank cap and the area around the tank after refuelling. Refuel or refill the chain oil as follows: 1. Thoroughly clean the area ar...

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    15 starting and stopping engine warning: • do not start the engine before the chain saw is completely assembled and checked. Caution: • move at least 3 meters (10 ft.) away from the place where the chain saw is fuelled. • make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw on the ground. • make s...

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    16 stopping the engine release the throttle trigger, and then press down the combination switch to (o) position. Notice: • do not stop the engine by pressing the combination switch to choke position. It makes difficult to restart the engine. After being pressed down, the combination switch reverts to...

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    17 maintenance warning: • make sure that the chain saw is switched off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug before performing maintenance or inspection. • wait until the engine cools down before performing any maintenance work. • always wear protective gloves. • start the chain saw on...

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    18 files and file guiding • use a special round file (optional accessory) for saw chains sharpening. Normal round files are not suitable. • use the round file of diameter 4.0 mm. • the file should only engage the cutter part on the forward stroke. Lift the file off the cutter part on the return stroke. •...

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    19 2. Remove the screw (1). Slowly remove the ratchet wheel (2), damper spring (3) and reel (4). 3. Remove the old rope from the reel and starter grip. 4. Pass the new rope through the starter grip, and make a knot as illustrated. 5. Pass another end of the rope through the rope guide of the starter...

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    20 8. Return the damper spring and the ratchet wheel. Fit the end of the damper spring to the hole of the ratchet wheel. And then tighten them with the screw. 9. Place the starter rope onto the dented part of the reel. 10. Rotate the ratchet wheel clockwise five turns while keep the starter rope onto...

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    21 cleaning the oil guide clean the oil guide groove and oil feed hole in the bar at regular intervals. Checking the sprocket caution: a worn sprocket may damage a new saw chain. Do not use a new chain on a worn chain sprocket. Check the sprocket before installing a new saw chain. Ask makita authori...

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    22 0.6 mm (0.02") checking the spark plug caution: • never touch the spark plug connector while the engine is running (danger of high voltage electric shock). The gap between the two electrodes of the spark plug should be 0.6 mm (0.02"). If the gap is too wide or too narrow, adjust it. If the spark ...

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    23 checking the spark arrester (country specific) caution: • do not start the engine if the spark arrester is damaged. Note: • depending on the country, the spark arrester is not included. The spark arrester prevents hot carbon from flying out of exhaust pipe. Check the spark arrester regularly as f...

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    24 cleaning of parts always keep the engine clean by wiping down with a cloth rag. Inspection of bolts, nuts and screws • check bolts, nuts, etc. Tighten them if necessary. • check the fuel cap and oil cap for tightness. Check for fuel leakage. • replace damaged parts with new ones for safety operat...

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    25 for tool’s long life, and to ensure the full functioning of the safety features, perform maintenance work regularly. Operating time item before operation everyday every week every 3 month annually before storage chain saw inspection. ○ cleaning. ○ check at authorized service center. ○ ○ saw chain...

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    26 before making a request for repairs, check for trouble by yourself. For repairs, contact authorized service centers. Malfunction status possible cause remedy chain does not run. Chain brake is engaged. Release chain brake. Engine does not start. Spark plug malfunction. Check the spark plug. Fuel ...

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