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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 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, saw chain 18-19
Checking the chain tension 19
Safety chain brake 20
Fuel / Refuelling 20-21
Starting the engine 22
Stopping the engine 22
Checking the safety chain brake 23
Checking the chain lubrication 23
MAKITA DCS 340, DCS 341, DCS 400, DCS 401
Contents Page
Adjusting the carburetor 23
Working in winter 24
Sharpening the saw chain 24-25
Cleaning the guide bar 25
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket 26
Replacing the suction head 26
Replacing the saw chain 26
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen 26
Cleaning the air filter 27
Replacing the spark plug 27
Instructions for periodic maintenance 28
Service, spare parts and guarantee 28-29
Troubleshooting 29
Extract from the spare parts list 30
The MAKITA DCS 340/341/400/401 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).
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.
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: GSM MR 11414, GBM
9212059, GBM 29616652.
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