Page 2 - RE Y; EU Conformity Declaration; Table of contents; Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!; Packing
2 RE Y EU Conformity Declaration The undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, as authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA machines, Type: EU prototype test certi Þ cate No. DCS460, 461 (178) M6T 09 10 24243 108 DCS500, 501 (179) M6T 09 10 24243 108 manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenf...
Page 3 - Delivery inventory; Symbols
3 1 4 5 6 7 3 2 Delivery inventory DCS461/501 = Saw with decompression valve 1. Chain saw2. Guide bar3. Saw chain4. Chain protection cover5. Universal wrench6. Offset screwdriver7. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 8. Instruction manual (not shown) In case one of the parts listed should not be i...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 followisng uses depending on its class: - Professional and mid-class: Use on small, medium and large trees: felling, limb removal, cutti...
Page 8 - SERVICE
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...
Page 9 - Technical data
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...
Page 10 - Mounting the guide bar and saw chain; PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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...
Page 11 - between the chain sprocket and the; Tightening the saw chain
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...
Page 12 - Engaging the chain brake; Chain brake; Checking the chain tension
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 ...
Page 13 - Fuel; Fuel mixture; Chain oil
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...
Page 14 - Refuelling; FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!; waste oil
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...
Page 15 - The engine must be switched off.
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...
Page 16 - Starting the engine; ON; Stopping the engine
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 ...
Page 17 - Working in winter; If this is not done, the cylinder and piston; Checking the chain brake
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...
Page 18 - Adjusting the carburetor
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...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; Sharpening the saw chain; The chain needs sharpening when:; Excessive
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...
Page 21 - Files and how to work with them
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...
Page 22 - Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior; NOTE; Cleaning the guide bar
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...
Page 23 - Instructions for changing the chain type; Replacing the saw chain; CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw
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...
Page 25 - Replacing the spark plug; Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance work.; Checking the ignition spark
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...
Page 26 - Carefully; Replacing the return spring pack; hold it down; Replacing the starter spring; If; Mounting the fan housing
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...
Page 27 - lter with compressed air!
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...
Page 28 - Instructions for periodic maintenance
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...
Page 29 - Service, spare parts and guarantee; Maintenance and repair
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...
Page 30 - Trouble shooting; Malfunction System
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...
Page 31 - Extract from the spare parts list
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
Page 33 - Notes
