Page 2 - RE Y; Contents
2 The MAKITA DCS 6000i and 6800i 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). RE Y This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175....
Page 3 - Delivery inventory; STOP; Symbols
3 2 3 4 5 6 7 Delivery inventory 1. Chain saw2. Guide bar3. Saw chain4. Chain protection cover5. Universal wrench6. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment7. Offset screwdriver8. Owner’s and Safety Manual (not shown) 1 In case one of the parts listed should not be included in thedelivery inventory, pl...
Page 6 - The saw; The use of the saw; Transporting the chain saw; Proper clothing
6 3 Good footing is most important in chain saw work.Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safetyboots are recommended. Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, ventedgoggles and a face screen is recommended. Their usereduces the risk of eye and facial injury. Wear an approved safety...
Page 7 - Chain saw operating instructions
7 Chain saw operating instructions For assembly follow the procedure in the appropriatesection "Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this Manu-al. MAKITA chain, guide bar and sprocket must matcheach other (see the appropriate section in this Manu-al). WARNING! Proper tension of the chain is extr...
Page 8 - Important adjustments; Working conditions
8 Important adjustments WARNING! At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For di-rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriatesection of this Manual. Do not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjust-ment. Adjust the idle speed yourself according tothe appropriate section of this Manual. H...
Page 9 - Reactive forces during the cut, including kickback
9 Position the chain saw in such a way that your body isclear of the cutting attachment whenever the engineis running (fig. 10). Don’t put pressure on the saw when reaching the endof a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotatingchain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control andstrike th...
Page 10 - maintain a secure grip.
10 Many factors influence the occurence and force ofthe kickback reaction. The type of bar and saw chainyou use is a factor in the force of the kickback reaction. The speed of contact at which the cutter contactsthe object.Kickback force increase with the rate of impact. The contact angle between th...
Page 11 - Cutting techniques; Felling
11 16 To avoid pull-in 1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed and the spike bar in contact with the wood. 2. Pull-in may also be prevented by using plastic wedges to open the kerf or cut. Cutting techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. Before felling a tree, consider ...
Page 12 - The noise of your engine may drown any warning call.; Felling instructions:
12 45° 45° = cutting down area 2 1 2 First clear the tree base and work area from interferinglimbs and brush and clean its lower portion an axe(see fig. 18). When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 treelengths from the nearest person (see fig. 17) . Note: The noise of your engine may dro...
Page 13 - Sectioning Method
13 Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the fellingnotch 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 theuncut portion of wood and cut toward the notch (fig.23). Leave approximately 1/1...
Page 14 - Limbing; Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.; Bucking; Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
14 WARNING! There is an extreme danger of kickback at thispoint. Extra caution must be taken to maintaincontrol of the saw. To make the felling cut, followthe sectioning method described previously (fig.29). If you are inexperienced with a chain sawplunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek thehel...
Page 15 - Maintenance and Repair; Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean.
15 1. Relieving cut 2. Cross cut Tension side Pressure side 1. Relieving cut 2. Cross cut Tension side Pressure side 33 34 Maintenance and Repair Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improp-erly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled.Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in ...
Page 16 - Denomination of components; Identification plate
16 Denomination of components 5 7 6 12 11 10 1 2 3 4 8 9 14 13 24 23 22 1 Handle 2 Choke 3 Filter cover 4 Tubular handle 5 Muffler with spark arrester screen 6 Retaining nuts 7 Spike bar (toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood) 8 Chain catch 9 Adjusting screw for oil pump (bottom side) 10 ...
Page 17 - Technical data
17 Guide bar and saw chain combinations meeting kick-back requirements of ANSI B 175.1-1991 for the usein the USA Models MAKITA DCS 6000i, 6800i GUIDE BAR SAW CHAIN length pitch part no. part no. 16" (40 cm) 3/8" 443 040 661 523 102 659 18" (45 cm) 3/8" 443 045 661 523 102 664 21"...
Page 18 - PUTTING INTO OPERATION; Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
18 CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar orchain, always switch off the engine and pullthe plug cap off the spark plug (see "Replacingthe spark plug"). Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assem- bled it completely and inspected! PUTTING INT...
Page 19 - Chain brake; Tightening the saw chain
19 G H 3 4 - Turn the chain tightener (C/6) to the right (clockwise)until the chain engages the guide groove of the bottom sideof the bar (see circle). Press the guide bar against thehousing with your left hand. - Replace the sprocket guard (H/4). - Manually tighten the retaining nuts (H/3). K L 3 1...
Page 20 - Chain oil; Important note on bio-degradable chain oils:; NEVER USE WASTE OIL; waste oil; Fuel mixture; Gasoline
20 B Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain andguide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from beingflung off the chain too quickly. We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-degradable inorder to protect the environment. The use of bio-degradable oilmay ev...
Page 21 - AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT; Lubricating the chain; Adjusting the chain lubrication; The engine must be switched off.; FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!; Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.
21 F STOP G 3 4 D STOP E 1 2 AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes incontact with these substances repeatedly and for an extendedperiod of time, it will desiccate. Various skin deseases mayresult. In addition, allergic reactions are known to occur. Ey...
Page 22 - If the engine won’t start; Stopping the engine; Starting under special conditions; Starting the engine; Checking the chain brake
22 and at high altitudes especially, the heat could prevent theengine from starting immediately. If this happens, proceed asfollows:- Turn the choke switch (B/2) up and start the engine at half-throttle position as described under “Cold-starting”. - When the engine has started, release the chain bra...
Page 23 - Important information:
23 E Checking the chain lubrication D Never work with the chain saw withoute sufficient chain lubri-cation. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide barwill be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oilfeed.Check the oil feed rate as described below:- Start th...
Page 24 - Working in winter; The chain needs sharpening when:; MAINTENANCE; Sharpening the saw chain
24 In order to prevent carburetor icing in conditions of low temper-ature combined with high humidity, and in order to get up tooperating temperature faster in subfreezing temperatures,heated air can be taken from the cylinder.At temperatures above freezing the carburetor must NOT befed heated air.F...
Page 25 - Files and how to work with them; Cleaning the guide bar
25 Files and how to work with them Use a special round file (4.8 mm dia., 3/16") for chains forsharpening the chain: Normal round files are not appropriate for this work. See"Accessories" for the order number. - The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow). Liftthe file when lea...
Page 26 - CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assem-; Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior; SERVICE
26 Replacing the suction head The felt filter (D/1) of the suction head can become clogged.It is recommended to replace the suction head once everythree months in order to ensure unimpeded fuel flow to thecarburetor. To remove the suction head for replacement, pull it outthrough the tank filler neck...
Page 27 - A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves!; Replacing the spark plug; Do not use fuel to clean the air filter.; Let the air filter dry completely.
27 Electrode gap The electrode gap must be .020" (0.5 mm). Checking the ignition spark - Press the loosened spark plug with the ignition cable firmlyconnected against the cylinder using insulated pliers (notnear the spark plug opening). - ON/OFF switch in the "I" (ON) position. - Pull th...
Page 28 - Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen
28 STOP The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleanedregularly. CAUTION: Allow engine to cool before cleaning the sparkarrester screen! A hot engine can cause burns. - Remove filter cover (A/1) and air filter (A/2) (see "Cleaningthe air filter"). - Unscrew 3 screws (A/3) and remove...
Page 29 - Replacing the return spring; Replacing the starter cable
29 - Unscrew four screws (A/1). Remove fan housing (A/2). - Remove all pieces of cable. - Thread in a new cable dia. 5/32", 39" long (ø 4 mm x 1000mm) as shown in Figure B and tie the ends as shown. - Pull knot (B/1) into the cable pulley (B/3). - Pull knot (B/2) into the cable grip (B/4). -...
Page 30 - Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance; Service, spare parts and guarantee; Maintenance and repair
30 Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must beperformed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to per...
Page 31 - Spare parts; Troubleshooting
31 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 Switch on STOP, fau...
Page 32 - Extract from the spare parts list
32 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs andreplacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. Pos. MAKITA-No. Qty. Denomination Bar and chain combinations USA 1 443 040 661 1 Sprocket nose bar 3/8" (16") 443 045 661 1 Sprocket nose bar 3/8...
Page 33 - Notes
Page 34 - La Mirada
34 Form: 995 707 830 (5.00 GB) Specifications subject to change without notice MAKITA CANADA INC. DOLMAR Division1950 Forbes StreetWhitby, OntarioCanada, L1N 7B7 MAKITA U.S.A., INC. 14930-C Northam Street La Mirada CA 90638-5753
