Makita DCS500 - Manuals

8 20 21 22 24 Transport and storage - When changing your location during work switch off the chain saw and actuate the chain brake in order to prevent an inad-vertent start of the chain. - Never carry or transport the chain saw with the chain run- ning. - When transporting the chain saw over long di...

9 2 24 25 16 17 18 19 3 4 1 6 7 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 10 Stroke volume cm 3 45,6 49,9 Bore mm 43 45 Stroke mm 31,4 31,4 Max. power at speed 3) kW / 1/min 2,2 / 10,000 2,4 / 10,000 Max. torque at speed 3) Nm / 1/min 2,7 / 7,000 2,9 / 7,000 Idling speed / max. engine speed with bar and chai...

10 5 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 C D B A Put on the guide bar ( 7 ). Make sure that the pin ( 5 ) of the chain tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar. Remove the plastic transport cover (*) and dispose of prop-erly. Turn chain tensioning screw ( 4 ) to the left (counter-clockwise) until the pin ( 5 ) of t...

11 8 10 1 9 9 12 2 4 F H E 2 3 G Replace the sprocket guard (3). 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 halfway into the groove ( 10...

12 2 4 1 2 1 C B A Engaging the chain brake (braking) If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration of the guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard ( 1 ) will automatically actuate the chain brake. To engage the chain brake manually , simply push the hand guard ( 1 ) forward ...

13 E + OIL 50:1 OIL D 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 ß ames, spark, or Þ re (explosion hazard). Fuel mixture This tool is powered by a high-performance air-coole...

14 A B NEVER USE WASTE OIL Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment. Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances. Residues in waste oil result in a high degree of wear and tear at the oil pump and the sawing device. In case of damage caused by using waste oil or unappropriate c...

15 2 3 1 C E D Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw withoute suf Þ cient 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 b...

16 A B 1 4 5 3 2 Cold start (Choke) Warm start (ON) Engine off Combination switch in safety position (ignition current cut off, necessary for all mainte- nance, repair, and installation work) Starting the engine Do not start the chain saw until after it is completely as-sembled and checked! Move at ...

17 6 C 7 8 Working in winter In order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low tempe-rature 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 Þ lter”). Remove the...

18 H S L A CAUTION: Do not adjust the carburetor until the machine has been completely assembled and checked! Do not adjust the carburetor without a tachometer! Carburetor adjustment is necessary for optimum engine performance, for safer and more economical operation. Adjust the carburetor only with...

20 min. 3 mm (0.11”) A B C The sharpening angle ( α ) must be identical for all cutters! 25° for chain type 686, 099 30° for chain type 086, 484 35° for chain type 093 The teeth will have the proper angle (ß) automatically if the proper round Þ le is used. 60° for chain type 686, 099 85° for chain t...

21 1 2 D 4/5 E F Chain typ 086, 484, 686, 099 Chain typ 093 Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round Þ le for sharpening. Standard round Þ les are unsuitable. For the order number, see “Accessories”. Type 086, 484, 686 : File the Þ rst cutter half with a 4,8 mm dia. round saw-ch...

22 7 2 3 1 4 6 5 A B Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 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...

23 8 12 13 11 9 14 15 C 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 OPERATI-ON“ Þ gs. B ). Remove the chain and guide bar. Remove circlip ( 9 ). CAUTION: The circlip wil...

25 8 9 7 0,5 mm 11 10 12 B C D Checking the muf ß er screws Remove the retaining plate ( 10 ) by unscrewing screws ( 11 , short) and ( 12 , long). The muf ß er screws are now accessible through the blind holes and can be checked for tight Þ t. If they are loose, hand-tighten them (Important - do not...

26 A 1 2 7 8 6 5 14 13 4 4 4 9 10 12 11 3 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 sp...

27 14 B 15 C Replacing the suction head The felt Þ lter ( 15 ) 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 ß ow to the carburetor. To remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through the t...

28 General Chain saw Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage, have repaired by a quali Þ ed service centre immediately Saw chain Sharpen regulary, replace in good time 20-12 Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre Guide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of be...

29 Service, spare parts and guarantee Maintenance and repair The maintenance and repair of modern engines as well as all safety devices require quali Þ ed technical training and a special work- shop equipped with special tools and testing devices.Any work not described in this Manual may be performe...

30 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 dif Þ culty pression system, mechanical malfunction. No ignition spark S...

31 26 33 27 28 29 30 31/32 25 21 20 5 1 2 3 14 16 12 13 4 15 17 10 11 9 18 19 8 7 6 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre. DCS460 / DCS461DCS500 / DCS501