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 followung uses depending on its class: - Professional and mid-class: Use on small, medium and large trees: felling, limb removal, cuttin...
Page 8 - SERVICE
8 20 21 22 23 NOTE Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the Þ ngers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensati...
Page 9 - Packing; Technical data
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 35 Bore mm 38 Stroke mm 30,6 Max. power at speed kW ...
Page 10 - Denomination of components
10 1 Handle 2 Cover 3 Hood lock 4 Tubular handle 5 Hand guard (release for chain brake) 6 Muf ß er 7 Spike bar 8 Chain tensioning screw 9 Retaining nuts 10 Chain catch 11 Sprocket guard 12 Adjusting screw for oil pump (bottom side) 13 Fuel pump (Primer) Identi Þ cation plate (14) Indicate when order...
Page 11 - Mounting the guide bar and saw chain; PUTTING INTO OPERATION
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 ...
Page 12 - between the chain sprocket and the; Tightening the saw chain
12 2 4 12 3 2 10 8 9 9 11 Replace the sprocket guard ( 3 ). IMPORTANT: Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (12). 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 t...
Page 13 - Checking the chain tension; Retightening the saw chain; Loosen the nuts (2) about one turn with the universal wrench.
13 STOP 2 4 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 during us...
Page 14 - Only for the QuickSet guide bar; es retensioning of the chain.
14 1 2 3 7 5 6 5 4 Lift the chain ( 6 ) over the sprocket ( 5 ). CAUTION: Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove ( 7 ) on the guide bar. CAUTION: Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in th...
Page 15 - Tensioning the saw chain; QuickSet
15 STOP 2 10 6 8 9 3 2 Pull the chain ( 6 ) around the sprocket nose ( 8 ) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow. Replace the sprocket guard ( 3 ). IMPORTANT: Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher (9). Tighten the nuts ( 2 ) only hand-tight to begin with. Tensioning the saw chain Turn t...
Page 16 - clockwise
16 6 5 1 2 4 3 9 7 8 Mounting the guide bar and saw chain Place the saw on a stable surface and perform the following work steps in order to install the guide bar and saw chain: Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard ( 1 ) in direc- tion of arrow. Fold up the sprocket guard quick tensione...
Page 18 - Chain brake
18 1 1 2 STOP 2 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 durin...
Page 19 - Chain oil; Fuel; Fuel mixture
19 Chain oil Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being ß ung off 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 oil may ...
Page 20 - Refuelling; FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!; waste oil; NEVER USE WASTE OIL
20 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)...
Page 21 - The engine must be switched off!
21 2 3 + - 1 Checking the chain lubrication Never work with the chain saw without 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 below...
Page 22 - Starting the engine; Stopping the engine
22 1 2 4 5 3 ON 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 b...
Page 23 - Checking the chain brake
23 6 Checking the chain brake The chain brake must be checked before every use of the saw! Start the engine as described above (have a secure footing, place the chain saw on the ground so that the chain and guide bar are not near anything). Hold the front handle Þ rmly, with your other hand on the r...
Page 24 - Adjusting the carburetor
24 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!...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE; Sharpening the saw chain; The chain needs sharpening when:; Excessive
25 α α β β min. 3 mm (0.11”) The sharpening angle (α) must be identical for all cutters! 30° for chain type 492, 290 The teeth will have the proper angle (ß) automatically if the proper round Þ le is used. 80° for chain type 492 75° for chain type 290 Different angles result in a roughly, irregularl...
Page 26 - Files and how to work with them
26 1 2 4/5 Chain typ 290 Chain typ 492 Files and how to work with them Use a special saw chain round Þ le for sharpening. Standard round Þ les are unsuitable. Type 492 : Saw chain round Þ le, dia. 4.0 mm Type 290 : Saw chain round Þ le, dia. 4.5 mm. The Þ le should cut only when pushed forwards (arr...
Page 27 - Cleaning the inside of the sprocket guard; NOTE; Cleaning the guide bar
27 1 3 2 4 5 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 asse...
Page 28 - Replacing the saw chain; CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw!
28 11 9 12 8 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 gro...
Page 29 - Cleaning the air
29 3 1 2 4 5 7 5 4 * 3 4 5 6 CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection when cleaning the Þ lter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air Þ lter . Insert the universal wrench vertically through the slotted plug (*). Loosen the scew ( 1 ) counter-clockwise and remove the ...
Page 30 - Replacing the spark plug; Switch off the engine before starting any maintenance work.; Checking the ignition spark; ON”; Checking the muf
30 10 9 13 11 12 8 0,6 mm 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 maintenance work. A hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves! The spark plug must be replaced in case of da...
Page 31 - Carefully; Replacing the return spring pack; hold it down; Replacing the starter spring; Mounting the fan housing
31 7 2 8 11 6 5 13 3 9 12 10 14 1 4 Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing the return spring pack/Replacing the starter spring Unscrew three 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 spring ...
Page 32 - lter with compressed air!; Cleaning the cylinder
32 16 Replacing the suction head The felt Þ lter ( 16 ) 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 tank Þ l...
Page 33 - Instructions for periodic maintenance
33 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 25-26 Chain brake Have inspected regularly at an authorized service centre Guide bar Turn over to ensure even wear of be...
Page 34 - Service, spare parts and guarantee; Maintenance and repair
34 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 perform...
Page 35 - Trouble shooting; Malfunction System
35 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 36 - Extract from the spare parts list
36 26 27 28 29 32 30/31 25 10 8 9 7 22 20 6 4 19 1 2 3 14 17 15 16 18 13 11 12 21 EA3500S, 3501SEA3502S, 3503S Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service centre.
Page 38 - EU Conformity Declaration; EU prototype test certi
38 EU Conformity Declaration The undersigned, Tomoyasu Kato, as authorized by MAKITA Corporation, declare that the MAKITA machines, Type: 125 EU prototype test certi Þ cate No. Chain saw EA3500S, 3501S, 3502S, 3503S 4811008.12006 manufactured by MAKITA Corporation, 3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-Cho, Anjo, Aichi,...
