Makita DCS 6800I - Manual (Page 2)

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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).
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This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-1991 chain saw safety standard.
Canadian Standards Association Z62.1-95 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-96 chain saw kickback standard.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression”.
With the purchase of this chain saw you have chosen a German quality product. Important instructions for the
assembly and operation of this saw are given in this Manual. For your own safety, we ask you to read the accident
prevention instructions very carefully before putting your chain saw into operation, as incorrect handling can,
despite all precautions, lead to accidents. With a little care and attention you will have good service and lasting
satisfaction from this first-rate product. The following industrial property rights apply: US 4465440, US 5411382,
EP 0236858, EP 0560201, DE-O 19504106, GBM 8710075, GBM 9203378, GBM 29616652.
WARNING !
Careless or improper use of this product can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Before operating a chain saw or other MAKITA products it is important that you read, fully understand and
carefully follow the instructions outlined in this Owner’s and Safety Manual. Kickback may cause severe or
fatal injury and is one of many potential dangers in operating a chain saw. Kickback and other safety related
precautions are described in detail within this Owner’s and Safety Manual. Additional Owner’s and Safety
Manuals are available from MAKITA USA, INC.,14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753,
Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA CANADA INC., 1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, Canada, L1N
7B7, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
Contents Page
Delivery inventory 3
Symbols 3
Safety precautions 4-15
Denomination of components 16
Technical data 17
Approved bar and chain combinations 17
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain 18-19
Chain brake 19
Fuel / Refuelling 20-21
Adjusting the chain lubrication 21
Starting the engine 22
Stopping the engine 22
Checking the chain brake 22
Checking the chain lubrication 23
Adjusting the carburetor 23
Working in winter 24
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Sharpening the saw chain 24-25
Cleaning the guide bar 25
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 26
Replacing the saw chain 26
Replacing the suction head 26
Cleaning the air filter 27
Replacing the spark plug 27
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 28
Replacing the starter cable 29
Replacing the return spring 29
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 30
Service, spare parts and guarantee 30-31
Troubleshooting 31
Extract from the spare parts list 32
Notes 33
Adress list 34
MAKITA DCS 6000i, 6800i