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Makita EA6100P Instruction Manual

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    Important: read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual! Ea6100p ea6101p instruction manual original instruction manual.

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    2 thank you for purchasing a makita product! Congratulations on choosing a makita chain saw! We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modern piece of equipment. The ea6100p, ea6101p are very handy and robust chain saws with a new design. The automatic chain lubrication with variable‑flo...

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    3 1 4 5 6 7 3 2 delivery inventory 1. Chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Offset screwdriver 7. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 8. Instruction manual (not shown) in case one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, p...

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    4 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 4 3 2 safety precautions intended use power chain saws this power chain saw may be used only for sawing wood out of doors. It is intended for the followung uses depending on its class: - professional and mid-class: use on small, medium and large trees: felling, limb removal, cuttin...

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    5 6 5 7 9 8 fuels / refuelling ‑ stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. ‑ do not smoke or work near open fires (5). ‑ let the engine cool down before refuelling. ‑ fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always w...

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    6 10 12 13 14 11 kickback ‑ when working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks may occur. ‑ kickback occurs when the upper part of the end of the guide bar inadvertently touches wood or other hard objects (10). ‑ this causes the saw to be thrown back toward the user with great force and out of cont...

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    7 b a b 16 17 18 19 45 o 45 o 2 1 / 2 15 = cutting down area ‑ be careful when cutting splintery wood. Cut pieces of wood may be pulled along (risk of injuries). ‑ when cutting with the upper edge of the guide bar, the chain saw may be pushed in the direction of the user if the chain gets clamped. F...

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    8 20 21 22 23 transport and storage ‑ when changing your location during work switch off the chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order to prevent an inadvertent start of the chain. ‑ never carry or transport the chain saw with the chain running. ‑ when the saw is hot, do not cover it (with a ta...

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    9 packing your makita chain saw comes delivered in a protective cardboard box to protect against shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling). Stroke volume cm 3 61 61 bore mm 47 47 stroke mm 35 35 max. Power at sp...

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    10 2 26 25 18 17 19 20 3 4 1 6 7 5 8 9 11 12 21 22 23 24 10 15 14 16 13 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 12 adjusting screw for oil pump (bottom side) ...

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    11 5 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 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 ...

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    12 2 4 9 12 2 11 3 8 11 10 9 replace the sprocket guard (3). Note: the saw chain must remain on the chain catch (11). 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 chai...

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    13 stop 2 4 a b 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 dur...

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    14 gasoline + 50:1 50:1 fuel caution: this saw is powered by mineral-oil products (gasoline and oil). Be especially careful when handling gasoline . Do not smoke. Keep tool well away from open flames, spark, or fire (explosion hazard). Fuel mixture this tool is powered by a high‑performance air‑cool...

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    15 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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    16 2 3 1 + - checking the chain lubrication never work with the chain saw withoute 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 belo...

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    17 1 4 5 3 2 starting the engine do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as- sembled and checked! Move at least 3 meters / 10 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 the guide ba...

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    18 8 7 working in winter in order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low tempera‑ ture combined with high humidity, and below + 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”). Remove the in...

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    19 service t adjusting the carburetor caution: carburetor adjustment may only be done by a specialist makita service centre! Only adjusting screw (t) 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! ...

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    20 α α β β min. 3 mm (0.11”) the sharpening angle (α) must be identical for all cutters! 25° for chain type 686, 099 30° for chain type 086 35° for chain type 093 the teeth will have the proper angle (ß) automatically if the proper round file is used. 60° for chain type 686, 099 85° for chain type 0...

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    21 1 2 4/5 chain typ 086, 686, 099 chain typ 093 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 086, 686: file the first cutter half with a 4,8 mm dia. Round saw‑chain file, then sw...

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    22 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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    23 8 11 10 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 groove...

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    24 2 5 3 3 6 4 1 cleaning the air filter caution: to prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air! Do not clean the air filter with fuel or flammable liquids! Disengage the hood clips (5) with the combination tool and remove the hood (2). Push up the co...

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    25 10 checking the muffler screws check the tightness of the bolts (10). If loose, tighten hand‑tight (important: do not over‑tighten). 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 mainten...

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    26 1 3 2 10 5 11 13 8 9 7 6 14 4 15 16 12 replacing the starter cable/ replacing the return spring pack/replacing the starter spring disengage the hood clip (3) with the combination tool. Unscrew four screws (1). Spread out the handguard strut slightly and remove the fan housing (2). Remove the air ...

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    27 1 5 7 14 4 replacing the return spring pack disassemble the fan housing and cable drum (see page 26). Careful! Injury hazard! The return spring can pop out! Always wear eye protection and protective gloves! Lightly tap the fan housing on a wooden surface with the entire surface of the hollow side...

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    28 2 replacing the suction head the felt filter (2) 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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    29 general chain saw clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, have repaired by a qualified service centre immediately saw chain sharpen regulary, replace in good time 20‑21 chain brake have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre guide bar turn over to ensure even wear of bea...

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    30 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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    31 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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    32 8 9 15 16 26 27 28 29 30 31/32 25 7 6 5 4 19 20 1 2 3 14 13 17 10 11 12 18 21, 22 23 extract from the spare parts list use only original makita parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your makita service centre. Ea6100p ea6101p.

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    33 extract from the spare parts list use only original makita parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your makita service centre. Pos. Makita-no. Qty. Denomination 1 445 038 631 1 sprocket nose bar .325“, 38 cm (15“) 445 045 631 1 sprocket nose bar .325“, 45 cm (18“) 2 514 686 664 1 s...

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    34 eu conformity declaration the undersigned, tomoyasu kato, as authorized by makita corporation, declare that the makita machines, typ: 130 chain saw eu prototype test certificate no. Ea6100p k-eg-2012 / 6564 ea6101p k-eg-2012 / 6564 manufactured by makita corporation, 3‑11‑8 sumiyoshi‑cho, anjo, a...

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    Makita corporation 3‑11‑8 sumiyoshi‑cho anjo, aichi 446‑8502 japan this print product has been awarded the “blue angel”. Form: 995 708 051 (2014‑08 gb) specifications subject to change without notice to find your local distributor, please visit www.Makita‑outdoor.Com.