Fuels/Refuelling; Putting Into Operation; Kickback - Makita DCS231T Originalbetriebsanleitung

- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it
should be tight-fitting 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.).
- The protective jacket (4) consists of 22 layers of nylon
and protects the operator against cuts. It is always to
be worn when working from elevated platforms (cherry
pickers, lifts), from platforms mounted on ladders or
when climbing with ropes.
- 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) fitted with anti skid sole, steel toe
caps and protection for the leg must always to be worn.
Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide
protection against cuts and ensure a secure footing.
For working in trees the safety boots must be suitable
for climbing techniques.

Fuels/Refuelling

- Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw.
- Do not smoke or work near open fires (Fig. 5).
- Let the engine cool down before refuelling.
- Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes
and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil
products. Always wear protective gloves when
refuelling.
Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Do not
breathe in fuel vapors.
- Do not spill fuel or chain oil. When you have spilt fuel or
oil immediately clean the chain saw. Fuel should not
come in contact with clothes. If your clothes have come
in contact with fuel, change them at once.
- Ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil
(environmental protection). Use an appropriate base.
- Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors
will accumulate near the floor (explosion hazard).
- Ensure to firmly tighten the screw caps of the fuel and
oil tanks.
- Change the place before starting the engine (at least
3 m from the place of refuelling) (Fig. 6).
- Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time.
Buy only as much as will be consumed in the near
future.
- Use only approved and marked containers for the
transport and storage of fuel and chain oil. Ensure
children have no access to fuel or chain oil.
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Putting into operation

- Do not work on your own. There must be someone
around in case of an emergency.
- Ensure that there are no children or other people within
the working area. Pay attention to any animals in the
working area, as well (Fig. 7).
- Before starting work the chain saw must be
checked for perfect function and operating safety
according to the prescriptions.
Check especially the function of the chain brake, the
correct mounting of the guide bar, the correct
sharpening and tightening of the chain, the firm
mounting of the sprocket guard, the easy motion of the
throttle lever and the function of the throttle lever lock,
the cleanliness and dryness of the handles, and the
function of the ON/OFF switch.
- Put the chain saw only into operation if it is completely
assembled. Never use the chain saw when it is not
completely assembled.
- Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a
safe footing.
- Put the chain saw into operation only as described in
this instruction manual (Fig. 8). Other starting methods
are not allowed.
- When starting the chain saw it must be well supported
and securely held. The guide bar and chain must not
be in contact with any object.
- When working with the chain saw always hold it
with both hands. Take the rear handle with the right
hand and the tubular handle with the left hand. Hold the
handles tightly with your thumbs facing your fingers. It
is extremely dangerous to work with one hand, as the
saw can fall through the completed cut uncontrolled
(high risk of injury). Furthermore, it is impossible to
control kickback with one hand.
- CAUTION: When releasing the throttle lever the
chain will keep on running for a short period of
time (free-wheeling).
- Continuously ensure that you have a safe footing.
- Hold the chain saw such that you will not breathe in the
exhaust gas. Do not work in closed rooms (danger of
poisoning).
- Switch off the chain saw immediately if you
observe any changes in its operating behavior.
- The engine must be switched off before checking
the chain tension, tightening the chain, replacing it
or clearing malfunctions (Fig. 9).
- When the sawing device is hit by stones, nails or other
hard objects, switch off the engine immediately and
check the sawing device.
- When stopping work or leaving the working place
switch off the chain saw (Fig. 9) and put it down such
that nobody is endangered.
- Do not put the overheated power chain saw in dry
grass or on any inflammable objects. The muffler is
very hot (danger of fire).
- CAUTION: Oil dropping from the chain or guide bar
after having stopped the saw chain will pollute the soil.
Always use an appropriate base.

Kickback

- When working with the chain saw dangerous kickbacks
may occur.