Makita DCS460 ユーザーズマニュアル

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The undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, as 
authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA 
machines,

DCS460, 461 (178)  M6T 09 10 24243 108
DCS500, 501 (179)  M6T 09 10 24243 108

manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045 
Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health 
requirements of the applicable EU Directives:

EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, EU EMC Directive 
2004/108/ EG, Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EG. 

The most important standards applied to properly meet the 
requirements of the above EU Directive were: EN 11681-1, EN 
ISO 14982, CISPR 12.

The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was perfor-
med per Annex V. The measured noise level (L

wa

) is 111 dB(A). 

The guaranteed noise level (L

d

) is 112 dB(A).

The EU-Type-Examination Certificate was performed by: 
TÜV Product Service GmbH, ZertiÞ zierstelle, Ridlerstr. 31, 
D-80339 München. 

The technical documentation is on Þ le at DOLMAR GmbH, 
Jenfelder Straße 38, Abteilung FZ, D-22045 Hamburg.

Hamburg, 4.11.2009

For DOLMAR GmbH

Tamiro 

Kishima 

  Rainer 

Bergfeld 

Managing Director     

 

Managing Director

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EU conformity declaration  ................................................. 2
Packing  ................................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory  .............................................................. 3
Symbols ............................................................................... 3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 

General precautions  ....................................................... 4

 

Protective equipment  ...................................................... 4

 

Fuels / Refuelling  ............................................................ 5

 

Putting into operation  ...................................................... 5

 Kickback 

 

......................................................................... 6

 

Working behavior/Method of working ...........................6-7

 

Transport and storage  ..................................................... 8

 Maintenance 

 

................................................................... 8

 

First aid  ........................................................................... 8

Technical data  ..................................................................... 9
Denomination of components  ........................................... 9

PUTTING INTO OPERATION
 

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain  .................... 10-11

 

Tightening the saw chain  .............................................. 11

 

Checking the chain tension  ........................................... 12

 

Retightening the saw chain  ........................................... 12

 

Chain brake  .................................................................. 12

 Fuels 

 

........................................................................13-14

 Refuelling 

 

...................................................................... 14

 

Checking the chain lubrication  ...................................... 15

 

Adjusting the chain lubrication  ...................................... 15

 

Starting the engine  ........................................................ 16

 Cold 

start 

....................................................................... 16

 Warm 

start 

 

.................................................................... 16

 

Stopping the engine  ...................................................... 16

 

Checking the chain brake  ............................................. 16

Working in winter   ............................................................ 17
Adjusting the carburetor  (only for EU-countries) ............. 18
Adjusting the carburetor  (only for not EU-countries)....... 19

MAINTENANCE
 

Sharpening the saw chain  .......................................20-21

 

Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior  ............. 22

 

Cleaning the guide bar   ................................................. 22

 

Replacing the saw chain  ............................................... 23

 

Cleaning the air Þ lter   .................................................... 24

 

Replacing the spark plug  .............................................. 25

 

Checking the ignition spark  ........................................... 25

 

Checking the mufß er screws  ......................................... 25

 

Replacing the starter cable / Replacing the return spring /

 

Replacing the Featherlight -Start spring   ...................... 26

 

Mounting the fan housing  ............................................. 26

 

Cleaning the cylinder area  ............................................ 27

 

Replacing the suction head  .......................................... 27

 

Instructions for periodic maintenance  ........................... 28

Service, spare parts and guarantee  ................................ 29
Trouble shooting  .............................................................. 30

Extract from spare parts list   ......................................31-32
 

Accessories  .............................................................31-32

Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are 
conÞ dent that you will be satisÞ ed with this modern piece of 
equipment. 

The DCS460, 461, 500, 501 are very handy and robust chain 
saws with a new Design. 

The automatic chain lubrication with variable-ß ow oil pump 
and maintenance-free electronic ignition ensure trouble-free 
operation, while the hand-saving anti-vibration system and 
ergonomic grips and controls make work easier, safer, and 
less tiring for the user.

The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the saw effortlessly 
with a spring-loaded starting assist.

MAKITA chain saws DCS460, 461, 500, 501 are equipped with 
the latest safety features and meet all national and international 
standards. These features include: hand guards on both handles, 
grip throttle lever lock, chain catch, safety saw chain, and chain 
brake. The chain brake can be actuated manually, and is also 
inertia-actuated automatically in case of kickback.

The following industrial property rights apply: WO 01/77572, DE 
10191359, DE 20219246, DE 20300769, US 2003/0152471, 
TO 2001 A 000338, TO 2004 A 000015, EP 1428637.

In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance 
of your new chain saw, and to safeguard your own per-
sonal safety, it is imperative that you read this instruction 
manual thoroughly before operation. Be especially careful 
to observe all safety precautions! Failure to observe these 
precautions can lead to severe injury or death!

Your MAKITA chain saw comes delivered in a protective card-
board box to protect against shipping damage.

Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable 
or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).