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The DCS6400, 6401, 7300, 7301, 7900, 7901 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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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 owners 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 owners manual. Additional owners manuals are available from
MAKITA U.S.A.,
INC., 14930-C Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753, USA, Telephone: (714) 522 80 88 and MAKITA CANADA
INC.,1950 Forbes Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7, Canada, Telephone: (905) 571 22 00.
This product complies with: American National Standard Institute B 175.1-2000 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.
DCS6400, 6401, 7300, 7301, 7900, 7901
Contents Page
Delivery inventory 4
Symbols 4
Safety precautions 5-16
Denomination of components 17
Technical data 18
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain 19-20
Chain brake 21
Fuel / Refuelling 22-23
Chain lubrication 24
Starting the engine 25
Stopping the engine 25
Checking the chain brake 25
Adjusting the carburetor 26
Working in summer / winter 26
Sharpening the saw chain 27-28
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 29
Contents Page
Cleaning the guide bar 30
Replacing the saw chain 30
Replacing the fuel filter 30
Cleaning the air filter 31
Replacing the spark plug 32
Replacing the starter cable 33
Replacing the return spring 33
Mounting the fan housing 34
Cleaning the cylinder area 34
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 34
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance 35
Service, spare parts and guarantee 35-36
Troubleshooting 36
Extract from the spare parts list 37
Adress list (see enclosure)