Makita DCS501 User Manual

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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, cutting to length, thinning.

Occasional use on small trees, fruit-tree care, 

felling, limb removal, cutting to length.

Persons who are not familiar with the Instruction Manual, children, 
young people, and persons under the inß uence of drugs, alcohol 
or medication must not use this saw.

-  To ensure correct operation the user has to read this instruc-

tion manual to make himself familiar with the charac teristics 
of the chain saw. Users insufÞ ciently informed will endanger 
themselves as well as others due to improper handling. 

-  It is recommended to lend the chain saw only to people who 

are experienced in working with chain saws. Always hand over 
the instruction manual.

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First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to become 
familiarized with the characteristics of engine powered sawing 
or even attend a recognized course of instruction.

-   Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be 

allowed to operate the chain saw. Persons over the age of 16 
years may, however, use the chain saw for the purpose of being 
trained as long as they are under the supervision of a qualiÞ ed 
trainer.

-  Use chain saws always with the utmost care and attention.

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Operate the chain saw only if you are in good physical condition. 
If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially 
careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and 
carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.

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Never use the chain saw after having consumed alcohol, drugs 
or medication.

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Þ re extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity 

when working in easily inß ammable vegetation or when it has 
not rained for a long time (danger of Þ re).

-  In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as 

-  The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be 

tight-Þ tting but not be a hindrance. Do not wear jewellery 
or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or 
shrubs. If you have long hair, always wear a hairnet!

-  It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working 

with the chain saw. The protective helmet (1) is to be checked 
in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5 
years at the latest. Use only approved protective helmets.

- The 

face shield (2) of the protective helmet (or the goggles) 

protects against sawdust and wood chips. During operation of 
the chain saw always wear a goggle or a face shield to prevent 
eye injuries.

- Wear 

adequate noise protection equipment (ear muffs (3), 

ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request. 

- The 

safety jacket (4) is provided with special signal-coloured 

shoulder straps and is comfortable and easy to care for.

- The 

protective brace and bib overall (5) is made of a nylon 

fabric with 22 layers and protects against cuts. We strongly 
recommend its use.  

-  Protective gloves (6) made of thick leather are part of the 

prescribed equipment and must always be worn during 
operation of the chain saw.

-  During operation of  the chain saw safety shoes or safety 

boots (7) Þ tted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and pro-
tection for the leg must always to be worn. Safety shoes 
equipped with a protective layer provide protection against 
cuts and ensure a secure footing.