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Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Packing; RE Y

2 Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product! Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are confident thatyou will be satisfied with this modern piece of equipment. The DCS230T and DCS232T (Tophandle) are very light and handy chainsaws with the handles on the top. These models were developed...

Page 3 - Symbols; STOP

3 Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the instruction manual: Read instruction manual and follow the warning- and safety precautions! I/STOP-switch (short-circuit switch) Chain brake WarningThis saw is to be used by properly trained operators only. Stop engine! Fuel...

Page 4 - over the instruction manual.; Protective equipment; tive equipment must be used during operation of the chain saw:; strongly recommend its use.; Putting into operation; meters

4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION:This chain saw is designed especially for tree care and surgery. All work with this chain saw is to be carriedout by properly trained persons only. Observe all literature, procedures and recommendations from the rel-evant professional organisation. Failure to do so const...

Page 5 - Kickback; In order to prevent kickback, follow these rules:; Working behavior/Method of working; Always ensure that you have a safe footing.

5 Before starting work the chain saw must be checked for perfect function and operating safety accordingto the prescriptions.Check especially the function of the chain brake, the correct mounting of the guide bar, the correct sharpeningand tightening of the chain, the firm mounting of the sprocket g...

Page 7 - SERVICE

7 First aid For the event of a possible accident, please make sure that a first aid kit is always immediately available close by.Immediately replace any items used from the first aid box. When calling for help, give the following information:- Place of the accident - What happened - Number of injure...

Page 8 - Denomination of components; 0 Sprocket cover; PUTTING INTO OPERATION

8 Denomination of components 1 Rear handle 2 Safety locking button (throttle lock) 3 Throttle lever 4 Hand guard (release for chain brake) 5 Chain 6 Guide bar 7 Guide bar case 8 Retaining nuts 9 Chain catch (safety device) 10 Sprocket cover 11 Muffler12 Spark plug 13 Front grip (tubular handle) 14 S...

Page 9 - While doing so the chain brake must be released.

9 Position the guide bar (7). Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (10). Using your right hand, guide the chain into the top guidegroove (11) on the guide bar. Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of thearrow! Pull the chain (9) around the nose (12) of t...

Page 10 - The chain will stop within a fraction of a second.; Releasing the chain brake; If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!; ALWAYS release the chain brake before starting the work!; Gasoline

10 Chain brake The DCS230T and DCS232T come with an inertia chain brake as standard equipment. If kick-back occurs due to contact of the guide-bar tip with wood (see “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”), thechain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong. The chain will stop ...

Page 11 - Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.; waste oil

11 Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being flungoff 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 oilmay ev...

Page 12 - Checking the chain lubrication; Starting the engine; Now release the chain brake.; Stopping the engine; Cold start

12 To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove at the housing (2) and the oilinlet bore in the guide bar (3) must be cleaned regularly. Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw without sufficient chain lubrication. Otherwise the service life of thechain a...

Page 13 - Sharpening the saw chain

13 Checking the chain brake Do not work with the chain saw without first checking the chain brake!Start the engine as described (make sure you have a good footing, and place the chain saw on theground in such a way that the guide bar is free of contact).Grasp the tubular handle firmly with one hand ...

Page 14 - Files and how to work with them

14 All cutters must be sharpened to the same angle, 30°. Different angles result in a roughly, irregu-larly running chain, increase wear and tear and cause chain beakage.The 85° front rake of the cutter results from the cut depth of the round file. If the proper file is usedin the right manner, the ...

Page 15 - CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw.; Replacing the suction head; Clean the air filter with a soft brush.; Let the air filter dry completely.; Replacing the spark plug

15 Cleaning the guide bar, lubricating the sprocket nose CAUTION: Protective gloves must be worn. Regularly inspect the bearing surfaces of the guide bar for damage, and clean them with a suitabletool. Sprocket nose type:If the saw is used intensively it will be necessary to lubricate the return spr...

Page 18 - Malfunction

18 Guarantee MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resulting from material or pro-duction faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase. Please note that in some countries particular guarantee conditions ...

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