Makita EA3201S35B Owners Manual - Page 5

Fuels / Refuelling - Stop the engine before refuelling the chain saw. - Do not smoke or work near open fires (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. Inhalation of fuel vapours can be hazardous to your health. - 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 ot once. - Ensure that no fuel or chain oil oozes into the soil (environ‑ mental 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 plugs of the fuel and oil tanks. - Change the place before starting the engine (at least 3 m from the place of refuelling) (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. Putting into operation - Do not work on your own.Another person must be nearby in case of emergencies (within shouting distance). - Ensure that there are no children or other people within the working area. Pay attention to any animals in the working area, as well (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 tight‑ ening 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 as‑ sembled. Never use the chain saw when it is not completely assembled. - Before starting the chain saw ensure that you have a safe foot‑ ing. - Put the chain saw into operation only as described in this instruction manual (8). Other starting methods are not al‑ lowed. - 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 back handle with the right hand and the tubular handle with the left hand. Hold the handles tightly with your thumbs facing your fingers. - CAUTION: When releasing the throttle lever the chain will keep on running for a short period of time (freewheeling). - 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 (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 (9) and put it down such that nobody is endan‑ gered. CAUTION: 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. 5 3 m 6 7 8 ON ON STOP STOP ● Maintenance ● Refuelling 9 ● Sharpening the chain ● Stopping work ● Transport ● Putting out of function 5