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Sharpening the saw chain 26-27
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior 28
Cleaning the guide bar,
lubricating the sprocket nose 28
Replacing the saw chain 29
Replacing the suction head 29
Cleaning the air filter 29
Replacing the spark plug 30
Replacing the starter cable / return spring 30-31
Cleaning the muffler / spark arrester screen 31
Cleaning the cylinder space 31
Instructions for periodic maintenance 32
Service, spare parts and guarantee 32-33
Troubleshooting 33
Extract from the spare parts list 34
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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
Checking the chain tension 20
Safety chain brake 20
Fuel / Refuelling 21-22
Adjusting the chain lubrication 23
Checking the chain lubrication 23
Starting the engine 24
Stopping the engine 24
Checking the safety chain brake 25
Adjusting the carburetor 25-26
The MAKITA DCS 330 TH 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).
MAKITA DCS 330 TH
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 quality product. Important instructions for the assembly and
operation of this saw are given in this manual.
The DCS 330 TH (Tophandle) is a very light and handy chain saw with the handle on the top. This model was developed
especially for tree surgery and care, and may be used only by persons specially trained in tree surgery and care.
The automatic chain lubrication with variable-flow 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 safety features of the DCS 330 TH are state of the art and meet all international safety standards.
They include handguards on both grips, grip safety, 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.
In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance of your new chain saw, and
to safeguard your own personal 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!
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 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.