Makita EA7300P, EA7900P Operator's And Safety Manual
Operator’s and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Chain Saws (page 2 - 38)
Manuel d’emploi et de sécurité
de tronçonneuses thermiques (page 39 - 75)
EA7300P
EA7900P
WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Operator’s and Safety Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury! Preserve this Manual carefully!
WARNING!
FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES!
Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting MAKITA requirements are not approved for use in MAKITA 2-stroke gasoline engines!
USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:
Poor engine performance, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, improper clutch engagement, premature deterioration of fuel lines, premature deterioration of gaskets,
premature deterioration of carburetors.
USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND/OR 2-STROKE OILS NOT ACCORDING TO JASO FC OR ISO-L-EGD IN MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
ATTENTION!
Suivez toujours les conseils de sécurité du présent manuel d’emploi et de sécurité. Une utilisation incorrecte de la tronçonneuse peut entraîner des blessures graves!
Lisez et comprenez ce manuel. Conservez avec soin ce manuel!
ATTENTION!
LES CARBURANTS CONTENANT PLUS DE 10 % D’ÉTHANOL NE SONT PAS AUTORISÉS POUR L’UTILISATION DANS LES MOTEURS 2 TEMPS!
Les carburants alternatifs, tels que E-20 (20 % d‘éthanol), E-85 (85 % d’éthanol) ou tout autre carburant n’étant pas conformes aux exigences MAKITA ne sont pas autorisés
pour l’utilisation dans les moteurs essence à 2 temps MAKITA!
L’UTILISATION DE CARBURANTS ALTERNATIFS PEUT CAUSER LES PROBLÈMES SUIVANTS:
Faible performance moteur, Perte de puissance, Surchauffe, Bouchons de vapeur dans la conduite d’essence, Embrayage incorrect, Détérioration prématurée des conduites
d’essence, Détérioration prématurée des joints d’étanchéité, Détérioration prématurée des carburateurs.
L’UTILISATION DE CARBURANTS ALTERNATIFS ET/OU D’HUILES 2 TEMPS NON-CONFORMES À LA NORME JASO FC OU ISO-L-EGD DANS LES MOTEURS À 2 TEMPS
MAKITA ANNULERA VOTRE GARANTIE MOTEUR!
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FEDERAL (USEPA) and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA or EPA), the California Air Resources Board and MAKITA
are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2013* small off-road engine. In California and
the other 49 states, new small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog
standards. MAKITA must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine for the period of time listed
below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel
tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, lters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-
related components. "For engines less than or equal to 80 cc, only the fuel tank is subject to the evaporative emission
control warranty requirements of this section (California only)."
Where a warrantable condition exits, MAKITA will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
This emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your small off-road engine is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by MAKITA.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your
owner‘s manual. MAKITA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine but MAKITA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance
of all scheduled maintenance.
• As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that MAKITA may deny your warranty coverage
if your small off-road engine has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a MAKITA distribution center or service center as
soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MAKITA Warranty Service
Department at 1-800-4-MAKITA (462-5482).
DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:
The warranty period begins on the date the small off-road engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or rst placed
into service. The warranty period is two years.
GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:
MAKITA warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the small off-road engine is designed,
built and equipped so as to conform to all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship
that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in the MAKITA
application for certication.
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:
(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions
supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MAKITA according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired
or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the warranty period.
(2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted
for the warranty period stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the
remaining warranty period.
(3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied
is warranted for the period of time before the rst scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before
the rst scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by MAKITA according to subsection (4) below.
Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the
rst scheduled replacement point for the part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty
station at no charge to the owner.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers
that are franchised to service the subject engines.
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(6) The small off-road engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis
of a defective, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty
station.
(7) MAKITA is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any
warranted part.
(8) Throughout the small off-road engine emissions warranty period stated above, MAKITA will maintain a supply of
warranted parts sufcient to meet the expected demand for such parts.
(9) Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be pro
vided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MAKITA.
(10) Add-on or modied parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any
non-exempted add-on or modied parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
MAKITA will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or
modied part.
(11) MAKITA issuing the warranty shall provide any documents that describe the manufacturer’s warranty procedures
or policies within ve working days of request by the Air Resources Board.
WARRANTED PARTS LIST (EVAPORATIVE):
The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such
warranty coverage if MAKITA demonstrates that the small off-road engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly
maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly
operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage. The following emission warranty parts lists
are covered:
(1) Fuel Tank
(2) Fuel Line
(3) Fuel Cap
(4) Fuel Cap Seal
WARRANTED PARTS LIST (EXHAUST):
The following is the emission warranty parts list for your engine or equipment:
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(I) Fuel Metering System
(A) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system)
(B) Fuel Filter, if applicable
(C) Choke (Cold start enrichment system)
(II) Air Induction System
(A) Air lter
(B) Intake manifold
(III) Ignition System
(A) Ignition coil and/or control module
(B) Spark plug
(C) Flywheel Magneto
(IV) Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(A) PCV valve
(V) Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(A) EGR Chamber
(VI) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System
(A) Catalytic converter
(VII) Exclusions
(1) The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage as stated above may
be excluded from such warranty coverage if MAKITA demonstrates that the engine has been abused, neglected,
or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need
for repair or replacement of the part.
(PCV) System
(EGR) system, if applicable
(2) Except as provided above, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating,
adjustment limiting device (such as an idle limiter cap or plug) is eligible for warranty coverage as stated above.
*Current model year will be updated annually in the warranty statement provided to the consumer. For example, in 2013
model year, 2013 will be specied.
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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
operator’s 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 operator’s manual. Additional
operator’s manuals are available from www.makitausa.com and 1-800-4-MAKITA (462-5482) 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 Z62.1-03 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-04 chain saw kickback standard.
This spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335-Jun 95 „Multiposition small
engine exhaust system re ignition
suppression”
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours, B= 125
hours, and A= 300 hours.
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
rst-rate product.
EA7300P, EA7900P
Contents Page
Delivery inventory ........................................................ 5
Symbols ....................................................................... 5
Safety precautions .................................................. 6-17
Denomination of components .................................... 18
Technical data............................................................ 19
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain ................. 20-21
Chain brake ............................................................... 22
Fuel / Refuelling....................................................23-24
Chain lubrication ........................................................ 25
Starting the engine ....................................................26
Stopping the engine................................................... 26
Checking the chain brake .......................................... 26
Adjusting the carburetor ............................................27
Working in summer / winter ....................................... 27
Sharpening the saw chain .................................... 28-29
Contents Page
Cleaning the guide bar ..............................................31
Replacing the saw chain............................................ 31
Replacing the fuel lter .............................................. 31
Cleaning the air lter.................................................. 32
Replacing the spark plug ........................................... 33
Replacing the starter cable ........................................ 34
Replacing the return spring ....................................... 34
Mounting the fan housing .......................................... 35
Cleaning the cylinder area ......................................... 35
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ......... 35
Instructions for daily and periodic maintenance ........ 36
Service, spare parts and guarantee .....................36-37
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 37
Extract from the spare parts list ................................. 38
Cleaning the brake band and sprocket interior .......... 30
The EA7300P and EA7900P 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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5 6 7
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Delivery inventory
1 Chain saw
2 Guide bar
3 Saw chain
4 Chain protection cover
5 Universal wrench
6 Wrench
7 Screw driver for carburetor adjustment
8 Cylinderncleaner
9 Operator’s and Safety Manual
(not shown)
In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the
delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.
Symbols
You will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the Operator’s and Safety Manual.
Further symbols see page 7.
Read Operator’s and Safety
Manual and follow the warningand safety precautions!
Particular care and caution!
Forbidden!
Wear protective helmet, eye and
ear protection!
Wear protective gloves!
No smoking!
Noopenre!
Caution, kickback!
Chain brake
Fuel and oil mixture
Working in summer / winter
Carburetor adjustment
Stop engine!
Push the starting valve
Engine - manual start
On/Off (I/O) switch
Chainoilll/oilpump
Saw chain oil
adjustment screw
First aid
Do not touch hot surfaces!
Recycling
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Safety precautions for chain saw operators
While operating the chain saw please observe the following rules:
a) Contact of the guide bar nose with any object
should be avoided.
b) Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move
suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious or fatal injury.
c) Always operate the chain saw with both hands.
WARNING!
Read and follow all safety precautions in the operator’s
manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in
serious injury. It is recommended to lend the chain
saw only to people who are experienced in working
with chain saws. Always hand over the Operator’s
and Safety Manual.
WARNING!
This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that
could result in serious injury to the operator. Do not
operate this chain saw unless you have extraordinary
cutting needs and experience in and special training
for dealing with kickback.
Chain saws with signicantly reduced kickback potential are available.
Additional safety precautions
The following additional safety precautions must be observed by all users of chain saws:
1. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
2. Use safety footwear; snug-tting clothing; protective
gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.
3. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw
at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
4. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
5. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from
the falling tree.
6. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
when the engine is running.
7. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything.
8. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the mufer
away from your body.
WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. This contact
may abruptly stop the saw chain and in some cases
may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the user, or push
the guide bar back towards the operator.
Kickback may cause you to lose control of the
saw.
As a chain saw user, you can take several steps to
reduce the risk of a kickback and potential injury.
A. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. It is a
sudden surprise that contributes to accidents.
B. Keep a good rm grip on the saw with both hands,
your right hand on the rear grip and your left
hand on the tubular handle, when the engine is
running. Use a rm grip with thumbs and ngers
encircling the chain saw handles. A rm grip can
neutralize kickback and help you maintain control
of the saw. Don’t let go!
C. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact the log, branch, or any
other obstructions which could be hit while you
are operating the saw.
D. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
E. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and mainten-
ance instructions for the saw chain.
F. Only use replacement bars and chains specied
by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
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9. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, is improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle control trigger is released.
10. Shut off the engine before setting it down.
11. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings because slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
12. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
springback so that you will not be struck when the
tension on the wood bers is released.
13. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
14. Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated
areas.
15. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have
been specically trained to do so.
16. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in
the operator’s manual maintenance instructions,
should be performed by MAKITA. (For example, if
improper tools are used to remove the ywheel or
if an improper tool is used to hold the ywheel in
order to remove the clutch structural damage to the
ywheel could occur and could subsequently cause
the ywheel to burst.)
17. When transporting your chain saw, use the chain
protection cover.
18. Low kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Ask your
MAKITA dealer about these devices.
General Safety Precautions
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max. CKA 45
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max. CKA 40
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The use of any chain saw may be hazardous. At full throttle
chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is important
that you read; fully understand and observe the following
safety precautions and warnings. Read the Operator’s
manual and the safety instructions periodically.
WARNING !
Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous.
Careless or improper use of any chain saw may cause
serious or fatal injury.
Have your MAKITA dealer show you how to operate
your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
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Maximum Computed Kickback Angle
(CKA)* without using the chain brake when
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations (In this example the CKA is 45°).
MaximumCompu t e d Kickback Angle
(CKA)* with using the chain brake when
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations (In this example the CKA is 40°).
Contact of the guide bar tip with
any object should be avoided!
Tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward and
backward, which may cause serious injury!
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw!
Reduced Kickback Bar and
Chain combination that has been
evaluated with the power head
to achieve kickback protection
(according to ANSI and CSA
standards).
WARNING!
Minors should never be allowed to use a chain
saw.
Bystanders, especially children and animals should
not be allowed in the area where a chain saw is in
use (g. 1).
Never let the saw run unattended.
Store it in a locked place away from children. Fill the
fuel tank to 7/8 th full (see storing the saw).
Do not lend your chain saw without this Operator’s
and Safety Manual. Be sure that anyone using your
saw understands the information given.
Proper use of a chain saw involves
1. the operator
2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.
Discription of symbols used on chain
saws:
CSA Standards Z62.1-03
Class 1A Z62.3-04
ANSI Standard B175.1-2000
SAE Standard SAE J335
* The Computed Kickback Angle is a calculated value from
energies measured on a test bench.It is not the angle of
the guide bar moved upward in case of a KICKBACK.
The operator
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition and mental
health and not under the inuence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol), which might impair vision, dexterity
or judgment.
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WARNING !
Prolonged use of chain saws exposing the operator
to vibrations may produce Whitenger disease (Ray-
naud’s phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces
the hand’s ability to feel and regulate temperature,
produces numbness and burning sensations and
may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue
necrosis.
All MAKITA saws are therefore provided with an antivibration system which is essential for those using
chain saws on a regular or sustained basis. Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will not
sustain Whitenger disesase, however, they reduce
this danger considerably. Nevertheless, continual and
regular users should observe their hands and ngers
and in case of any abnormal symptoms, seek medical
advice immediately.
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Proper clothing
The saw
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-tting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-tting jackets,
scarfs, neckties, jewelry, ared or cuffed pants, or anything
that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear
overalls or jeans with a reinforced cutting resistant insert
(g. 3).
Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and
saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip
and protect your hands.
Parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of
parts see page 18.
WARNING !
Never modify a chain saw in any way. Only attachments
supplied by MAKITA or expressly approved by MAKITA
for use with the specic saw are authorized.
WARNING !
Bow guide bars substantially increase the potential for
kickback and severe or fatal injury due to the greater
kickback zone of the bow design. Bow guide bars are
not recommended for use on MAKITA chain saws
nor are they approved by the ANSI B 175.1-2000
chain saw safety standard.
The use of the saw
Transporting the chain saw
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Good footing is most important in chain saw work.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety
boots are recommended.
Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented
goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their
use reduces the risk of eye and facial injury.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your
head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing.
Always wear noise protection equipment (ear plugs
or ear muffs) to protect your hearing.
Continual and regular users should have their
hearing checked regularly.
WARNING!
Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw
down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the
en- gine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental
acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to
rotate.
Avoid touching the hot mufer.
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By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the
engine must be stopped and the saw must be in the
proper position.
The chain protection cover should be over the chain
and the guide bar must point backwards. When
carrying your saw the bar should be behind you (g.
4).
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep
Wear protective helmet,
eye and ear protection!
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chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly
secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage
and damage to the saw. Make sure the saw in not
exposed to heat or sparks.
Chain saw operating instructions
For assembly follow the procedure in the appropriate section
"Mounting Guide Bar and Chain" of this manual. MAKITA
chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other (see
the appropriate section in this manual).
WARNING!
Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. In
order to avoid false setting the tensioning procedure
must be followed as described in this manual. Always
make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket
guard is (are) tightened securely after tensioning the
chain.
Check chain tension once more after having tightened
the nuts and thereafter at regular intervals (always before starting to work). If the chain becomes loose while
cutting, shut off the engine and then tighten. Never try
to tighten the chain while the engine is running!
Fueling
Your MAKITA saw uses on oil-gasoline mixture for fuel
(see chapter "Fuel" of this manual).
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and
check for leakage.
Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the
engine until leak is xed and spilled fuel has been wiped
away. Clothing with fuel on it has to be changed immediately (this is a danger to your life!).
Avoid skin contact with fuel. Never loosen or remove the
cap of the fuel tank while the engine is running.
Starting
Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because
you may lose control of the saw (g. 6).
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WARNING!
Gasoline is an extremely ammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do
not smoke or bring any sparks or ame near the fuel
(g. 5).
Fueling instructions
Fuel your chain saw in well ventilated areas or outdoors. Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Select bare ground for fueling and move the
chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from fueling spot before
starting the engine (g. 5a).
10 feet
5a
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6a
Place the chain saw on rm ground or other solid surface
in an open area. Maintain a good balance and secure
footing. Place your right foot through the rear handle
opening and rmly grasp the front handle with your left
hand (g. 6a).
Be absolutely sure that guide bar and chain are clear of
you or all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground, because when the engine starts in semi-throttle
position, engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch
to engage the sprocket and turn the chain which may
cause a kickback.
Never attempt to start the saw when the guide bar is in
a cut or kerf.
When you pull the starter grip, don’t wrap the starter rope
around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap back,
but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope
to rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to hand
or ngers and may damage the starter mechanism.
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Important adjustments
WARNING!
At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For di-rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section
of this operator’s manual.
Do not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjustment. Adjust the idle speed yourself according to
the appropriate section of this manual.
Have your MAKITA dealer check your saw and make
proper adjustments or repairs.
Check the saw chain tension frequently, especially
just after installing a new chain. New chains may
stretch more during their initial use. A properly adjusted saw chain can be pulled freely around the
guide bar by hand without sagging. Always stop
the engine and wear gloves when checking or adjusting
the chain tension.
Working conditions
Wrap your ngers tightly around the handles, keeping the
handles cradled between your thumb and forenger (g.
7). With your hands in this position, you can best oppose
and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your
saw without having it slip out of your grip (see section of
reactive forces).
Make sure your chain saw handle and grip are in good
condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
Always start a cut with the chain running at full speed
and the spike bar in contact with the wood.
WARNING!
Never use the saw with one hand. You cannot control
reactive forces (see pages 11 to 13) and may lose
control of the saw.
Operate your chain saw only outdoors. Operate the saw
under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
WARNING!
Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather
(rain, snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather
is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy. Clear the area
where you are working.
WARNING!
Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as stumps, roots
or rocks and watch out for holes or ditches. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven
ground. There is increased danger of slipping on
freshly debarked logs.
Cutting instructions
Always hold the saw rmly with both hands when the engine is running. Place your left hand on the tubular handle
and your right hand on grip and throttle lever. Left-handers
should follow these instructions too.
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WARNING!
Do not operate your chain saw in semi-throttle position.
Cutting in this position does not permit the operator
proper control of the saw or chain speed.
WARNING!
Never come too close to a rotating chain with your
hands or body.
WARNING!
Do not cut any material other than wood or
wooden objects.
Use your chain saw for cutting only. It is not designed
for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other
objects.
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When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does
not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, nails
and the like (g. 8). Such objects may be ung
off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw to
kickback.
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In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain
a rm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on
any other insecure support. Never use the saw above
shoulder height (g. 9).
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Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is
clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is
running (g. 10).
Don’t put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of
a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain
to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike
the operator or some other object. If the rotating chain
strikes some other object a reactive force (see pages 12
to 14) may cause the chain to strike the operator.
Reactive forces during the cut, including kickback
WARNING!
Reactive forces, that may occur during any cut are
kickback, pushback and pull-in. Reactive forces can
be dangerous! In any chain saw, the powerful force
used to cut wood can be reversed (and work against
the operator).
If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact
with any solid object like a log or branch or is pinched,
the reactive forces instantly occur.
These reactive forces may result in loss of control
which may, in turn, cause serious or fatal injury. An
understanding of the causes of these reactive forces
may help you avoid loss of control.
The most common reactive forces are
- kickback,
- pushback,
- pull-in.
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Kickback:
Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the bar
nose contacts a solid object in the wood or is pinched
(g. 11). The reaction of the cutting force of the chain
causes a rotational force of the chain saw in the direc
tion opposite to the chain movement, mainly in the plane
of the bar. This may ing the bar in an uncontrolled arc
towards the operator.
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This reaction can occur in a fraction of a second and under
some circumstances, cause the guide bar and chain to
strike the operator with enough force to cause severe or
fatal injury. It may also occur during limbing.
It also occurs when the nose of the guide bar is pinched
unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material in
the wood (g.12) or is incorrectly used to begin a plunge
or boring cut.
The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more
difcult it becomes for the operator to control the saw.
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Many factors inuence the occurence and force of
the kickback reaction. The type of bar and saw chain you
use is a factor in the force of the kickback reaction.
The speed of contact at which the cutter contacts
the object.
Kickback force increase with the rate of impact.
The contact angle between the nose of the bar
and the foreign object (g. 11).
Kickback is most pronounced in the upper quadrant
of the bar nose.
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MAKITA chain types are designed to reduce kickback
forces.
The depth gauges:
Improper lowering of the depth gauges also increases
the risk of a kickback.
Saw chain cutter sharpness:
WARNING!
A dull improperly sharpened chain may increase the
risk of kickback. Always cut with a properly sharpened
chain.
Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury
MAKITA have developed a special chain brake to reduce
the risk of kickbacks.
This chain brake increases the safety factor on the
job, e.g. when the saw suddenly bucks upwards the chain
stops rotating within a fraction of a second.
A deection guard on the disengaging lever of the chain
brake and a scoop rear handle ensure that the operator’s
hands are fully protected at all times.
To avoid kickback
The best protection from personal-injury that may
result from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:
1. Hold the chain saw rmly with both hands and
maintain a secure grip.
2. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all
times.
3. Never bring the nose of the guide bar in contact with
any object.
Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Be
especially careful with small, tough limbs, small
size brush and saplings which may easily catch the
chain.
4. Don’t overreach.
5. Don’t cut above shoulder height.
6. Begin cutting and continue at full throttle.
7. Cut only one log at a time.
8. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous
cut.
Kickback tendency increases as the radius or size of
the guide bar nose increases. MAKITA have developed
guide bars with small nose radius, to reduce the kickback
tendency.
WARNING!
No chain brake prevents kickback.
These brakes are designed only to stop the chain,
if activated.
To ensure a proper operation of the chain brake, it
must be properly maintained.
Furthermore, there must be a sufcient distance
between the operator and the bar to ensure that the
chain brake has sufcient time to activate and stop
the chain before potential contact with the operator.
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9. Do not attempt plunge cuts (see page 15) if you are
not experienced with these cutting techniques.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may
cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.
11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly
sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times.
12. Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chain
saw.
Pushback:
To avoid pull-in
Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is
suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters
a foreign object in the wood.
The reaction of the chain drives the saw straight back
toward the operator causing loss of saw control. Pushback fre-quently occurs when the top of the bar is used
for cutting (g. 14).
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To avoid pushback
1. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause material to pinch the top of the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar
from a plunge cut or under buck cut (gures 25 to
27 and 33, pages 15 and 17), because the chain
can pinch.
1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed
and the spike bar in contact with the wood.
2. Pull-in may also be prevented by using plastic wedges
to open the kerf or cut.
Cutting techniques
Felling
Felling is cutting down a tree.
Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which
may affect the direction of fall, including:
The intended direction of the fall.
The neutral lean of the tree.
Any unusually heavy limb structure.
Surrounding trees and obstacles.
The wind direction and speed.
WARNING!
Always observe the general condition of the tree. Look
for decay and rot in the trunk. If it is rotted inside, it
could snap and fall toward the operator while being
cut.
Also look for broken or dead branches which could
vibrate loose and fall on the operator. When felling on a
slope, the operator should stand on the up-hill side.
Pull-in:
Pull-in occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar is
suddenly stopped. The chain on the bottom of the bar stops
when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object
in the wood (see g. 15). The reaction of the chain pulls
the saw forward, causing the operator to lose control.
Pull-in frequently occurs when the spike bar of the
saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and
when the chain is not rotating at full speed before it
contacts the wood.
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16
When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and
power lines, etc., take extra precautions (see g. 16).
Inform the police, utility company or railway authority
before beginning to cut.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings which may easily catch the chain and
pull you off balance.
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45°
1/10∅
1/5∅
11/
2
"
(4cm)
1
2
2
45°
= cutting down area
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When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree
lengths from the nearest person (see g. 17).
Note:
The noise of your engine may drown any warning call.
Felling instructions:
First cut
Second cut
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If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest
buttresses vertically rst (horizontally next) and remove
(g. 20).
Direction of fall
21
First clear the tree base and work area from inter-fering
limbs and brush and clean its lower portion an axe (see
g. 18).
45°
Then, establish a path of escape and remove all obstacles.
This path should be opposite to the planned direction of
the fall of the tree and at a 45° angle (g. 19).
An alternate path must also be selected. Place all tools
and equipment a safe distance away from the tree, but
not on the escape path.
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18
19
Felling cut
Hinge
Felling notch
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Felling notch
Hinge
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Then, determine the placement of the felling notch (g.
21). The felling notch when properly placed determines
the direction in which the tree will fall. It is made perpendicular to the line of fall and should be as close to the
ground as possible.
Cut the felling notch to a depth of about one-fth to one-
fourth of the trunk diameter (g. 22). It should be in no case
higher than it is deep. Make the felling notch very carefully.
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2
3
Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch
and on the opposite side of the tree (g. 22). Then cut
horizontally through towards the felling notch. Apply the
chain saw with its spikes directly behind the uncut portion
of wood and cut toward the notch (g. 23).
Leave approximately 1/10 of the tree diameter uncut!
This is the hinge (g. 23). Do not cut through the hinge
because you could lose control of the direction of the
fall. Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary
to control the direction of the fall. Wedges should be of
wood, light alloy or plastic - never of steel, which can
cause kickback and damage to the chain.
Always keep to the side of the falling tree. When the
tree starts to fall, shut off the engine, withdraw the
bar and walk away on the pre-planned escape path.
Watch out for falling limbs.
WARNING!
Be extremely careful with partially fallen trees which
are poorly supported.
Plunge-Cut Method
Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of
the guide bar reauires the use of the plunge-cut method
before making the felling cut.
First, cut a large, wide notch. Make a plunge cut in the
center of the notch.
The plunge cut is made with the guide bar nose. Begin
the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of the guide
bar nose to the tree at an angle (g. 25). Cut until depth
of the kerf is about the same as the width of the guide
When the tree hangs or for some other reason does
not fall completely, set the saw aside and pull the tree
down with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor.
If you try to cut it down with your saw, you may be
injured.
Sectioning Method
WARNING!
Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length
of the guide bar requires use of either the sectioning
or plunge-cut method. These methods are extremely
dangerous because they involve the use of the nose
of the guide bar and can result in kickback.
Only properly trained professionals should attempt
these techniques.
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bar (g. 26). Next, align the saw in the direction in which
the recess is to be cut. With the saw at full throttle, insert
the guide bar in the trunk (g. 27).
Enlarge the plunge cut as shown in illustration (g. 28).
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For the sectioning method (g. 24) make the rst cut with
the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Then, using the
bumper spike as a pivot, reposition the saw for the next
cut. Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary.
When repositioning for the next cut, keep the guide bar
fully engaged in the kerf to keep the felling cut straight. If
the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to open the cut.
On the last cut, do not cut the hinge.
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2
3
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Bucking
Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
WARNING!
There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point.
Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of
the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning
method described previously (g. 29).
If you are inexperienced with a chain saw plungecutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a
professional.
Limbing
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.
WARNING!
There is an extreme danger of kickback during the
limbing operation. Do not work with the nose of the
bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the
log or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar.
Do not stand on a log while limbing it - you may slip
or the log may roll.
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WARNING!
1. When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make sure
the log will not roll down-hill. If on a slope, stand
on the up-hill side of the log (see g. 31). Watch
out for rolling logs.
WARNING!
2. Cut only one log at a time.
WARNING!
3. Shattered wood should be cut very carefully. Sharp
slivers of wood may be caught and ung in the
direction of the operator of the saw.
Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs to support
the log off the ground (g. 30). Always cut from the
top of the limb.
Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs. A pinch may
result or the limb may fall, causing loss of control.
If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the
saw, by lifting the limb.
WARNING!
Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under
tension. The limbs could spring back toward the
operator and cause loss of control of the saw or
injury to the operator.
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WARNING!
4. When cutting small logs, use a sawhorse (g. 32).
Never permit another person to hold the log. Never
hold the log with your leg or foot.
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Maintenance and Repair
Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely or securely assembled.
Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the
appropriate section of this manual.
WARNING !
Always stop the engine and make sure that the chain
is stopped before commencing any maintenance or
repair work or cleaning the saw. Allow the chain saw
to cool off before doing any maintenance work (burn
hazard)! Chain saws with catalytic converter take
longer to cool down!
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not
described in this manual. Have such work performed
by your MAKITA service shop only.
Maintaining and storing the saw
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WARNING!
5. Logs under strain require special attention to pre-
vent the saw from pinching. The rst cut is made
on the compression side to relieve the stress on
the log (see g. 33, 34). The bucking cut is then
made as shown. If the saw pinches, stop the
engine and remove it from the log.
Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated;
replace worn sprockets or chains.
Keep the chain sharp. You can spot a dull chain when
easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks
appear on the wood.
Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts
and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws
after each use.
Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean.
Store saws in a high or locked place, away from children.
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WARNING!
6. Only properly trained professionals should work
in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are
tangled (i. e. a blowdown area, g. 35). Working
in blowdown areas is extremely hazardous.
WARNING!
7. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting.
Pull out exposed and cleared logs rst.
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Denomination of components
EA7900P
445.060.655
038.100.650
Typ 038
528.099.684
Makita Corporation, Anjo, Aichi, Japan
Made in Germany
24" (600mm)
2013.06 123456
2 3 41
6
7
5
8
9
1126
12
10
13
25
14 15
16 17
18 19
2324
202122
Identicationplate
Indicate when ordering spare parts!
1 Handle
2 Filter cover
3 Filter hood clip
4 Tubular handle
5 Hand guard (release for chain brake)
6 Mufer with spark arrester screen
7 Spike bar (toothed stop for holding saw
steady against wood)
8 Chain tensioning screw
9 Retaining nuts
10 Chain catch
11 Sprocket guard
12 Identication plate
13 Decompression valve
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Serial no.
Year of manufacture
14 Starter grip
15 Adjusting screws "S-L-H" for carburetor
16
I/STOP-switch
17 Choke lever
18 Throttle lever
19 Throttle stopper
20 Hand guard
21 Fuel tank cap
22 Fan housing with starting assembly
23 Oil tank cap
24 Guide bar
25 Chain
26 Adjusting screw for oil pump (bottom side)
Technical data
Stroke volume cu. in (cm3)
EA7300P EA7900P
4.4 (72.6) 4.8 (78.5)
Bore inch (mm) 1.97 (50) 2.04 (52)
Stroke inch (mm) 1.45 (37) 1.45 (37)
Max. power at speed hp / rpm 5.4 / 10,000 5.7 / 10,000
Max. torque at speed Nm / rpm 4.5 / 7,000 4.7 / 7,000
Limit speed with guide bar and chain rpm 12,800 12,800
Idling speed rpm 2,500 2,500
Coupling speed rpm 3,200 3,200
Sound Pressure Level at the operator‘s ear
at full load according to ANSI B 175.1 db(A) 101.4 101.4
Sound Pressure Level at the bystander‘s position
(50 ft/15 m distance) according to ANSI B 175.1 db(A) 78.7 78.7
Carburetor (diaphragm carburetor) Type ZAMA
Ignition system Type electronic
Spark plug Type NGK BPMR 7A
Electrode gap inch (mm) .020 (0.5)
or spark plug Type BOSCH WSR-6F
Fuel consumption at max. load per ISO 7293 kg/h 1.9 2.0
Specic consumption at max. load per ISO 7293 g/kWh 460 460
Fuel tank capacity oz 25.36
Chain oil tank capacity oz 14.20
Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil)
- when using MAKITA synthetic oil 50:1
- when using other synthetic oils
(oil quality must be JASO FC or ISO-L-EGD)
50:1
Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback
Sprocket pitch inch 3/8
Number of teeth Z 7
Chain type (see the Extract from the spare-parts list) 099
Pitch / Driving element strength inch 3/8 / .058
Guide bar, length of a cut inch 15 / 18 / 20 / 24 / 28
Guide-bar type (see the Extract from the spare-parts list)
Weight (fuel tank empty, without chain and guide bar) lbs 14.7 14.7
WARNING:
This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that coult result in serious injury to the user. Do not operate this chain
saw unless you have extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback.
Chain saws with signicantly reduced kickback potential are available.
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5
7
6
1
2
3
STOP
A
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always
switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark
plug (see "Replacing the spark plug"). Always wear protective gloves!
CAUTION:
Start the chain saw only after having assembled it completely and inspected.
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the
following work.
Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the following
steps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain:
Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in direction of arrow.
Unscrew retaining nuts (2).
Pull off the sprocket guard (3).
B
C
Position the guide bar (4) and push against the sprocket (5) as
shown by the arrow.
Lift the chain (6) over the sprocket (5). Using your right hand, guide
the chain into the top guide groove on the guide bar (7).
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CAUTION:
Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must
point in the direction of the arrow!
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2
13
3
11
12
6 8
Pull the chain (6) around the sprocket nose (8) of the guide bar
in the direction of the arrow.
Guide the chain over the chain catch (9).
Pull the guide bar as shown by the arrow to take the slack
out of the chain, so that it comes up to the bottom edge of the
guide bar (10).
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Line up the holes in the sprocket guard (3) with the bolts (11).
Turn the chain tensioning screw (H/13) until the chain tensioning
bolt (12) is aligned with the hole in the guide bar.
Replace the sprocket guard.
Manually tighten the retaining nuts (H/2).
Tightening the saw chain
Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting
screw (13) to the right (clockwise) until the chain rests against
the bottom side of the guide bar.
While still holding up the tip of the guide bar, tighten the retaining
nuts (2) with the universal wrench.
NOTE:
Before tightening the chain, loosen the two nuts (2) slightly.
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G
H
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STOP
2
13
12
1
Checking the chain tension
The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against
the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned
by hand.
While doing so the chain brake must be released.
Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get
longer during use!
When checking the chain tension the engine must be switched
off.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use 2-3 chains alternatively.
In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar
should be turned over whenever replacing the chain.
Retightening the saw chain
Loosen the nuts (2) about one turn with the universal wrench.
Raise the tip of the guide bar a little and turn the chain tensioning
screw (13) to the right (clockwise) until the saw chain is again
up against the bottom edge of the guide bar (see circle).
While keeping the tip of the guide bar raised, tighten the nuts
(2) again with the universal wrench.
A
B
Chain brake
The EA7300P and EA7900P comes with an inertia chain brake
as standard equipment. If kickback occurs due to contact of the
guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page
11, 12), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the
kickback is sufciently strong.
The chain will stop within a fraction of a second.
The chain brake is installed to block the saw chain before
starting it and to stop it immediately in case of an emergency.
IMPORTANT: NEVER run the saw with the chain brake activated (except for testing, see “Testing chain brake”)! Doing so
can very quickly cause extensive engine damage!
ALWAYS release the chain brake before starting the
work!
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C
Engaging the chain brake (braking)
If the kickback is strong enough the sudden acceleration of the
guide bar combined with the inertia of the hand guard (1) will
automatically actuate the chain brake.
To engage the chain brake manually, simply push the hand
guard (1) forward (towards the tip of the saw) with your left
hand (arrow 1).
Releasing the chain brake
Pull the hand guard (1) towards you (arrow 2) until you feel it
catch. The brake is now released.
OIL
OIL
50:1
Fuel
CAUTION:
This saw is powered by petroleum products (gasoline (pe-
trol) and oil).
Be especially careful when handling gasoline (petrol).
Donotsmoke.Donotallowgasolinetocomenearames,
sparksorre(explosionhazard).
Gasoline
50:1
MAKITA oil other oil
50:1
Fuel mixture
This tool is powered by a high-performance air-cooled two-stroke
engine. It runs on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil.
The engine is designed for unleaded regular gasoline with a
min. octane value of 89 (R+M)/2. In case no such fuel is available, you can use fuel with a higher octane value. This will not
affect the engine.
In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect
your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only.
To lubricate the engine, use a synthetic oil for two-stroke air-cooled
engines (quality grade: JASO FC or ISO-L-EGD), which has to
be added to the fuel. The engine has been designed for use of
MAKITA synthetic two-stroke engine oil and a mixture ratio of
ONLY 50:1 to protect the environment. In addition, a long service
life and reliable operation with a minimum emission of exhaust
gases are ensured.
MAKITA synthetic two-stroke engine oil (50:1) is available in the
following sizes to suit your individual requirements:
2.6 oz. order number T-00745
6.4 oz. order number T-00739
In case MAKITA synthetic two-stroke engine oil is not available,
it is recommended to use a mixture ratio of 50:1 with other
synthetic two-stroke engine oils, as otherwise optimum operation of the engine cannot be guaranteed.
The correct mixture ratio:
50:1 when using MAKITA synthetic two-stroke engine oil , i.
e. mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part oil.
when using other synthetic two-stroke engine oils
50:1
(quality grade JASO FC or ISO-L-EGD), i. e. mix 50 parts
gasoline with 1 part oil.
NOTE:
For preparing the fuel-oil mixture rst mix the entire oil quantity with half of the fuel required, then add the remaining fuel.
Thoroughly shake the mixture before lling it into the chain
saw tank.
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1.0 Us-gal. (3.7 l)
2.5 Us-gal. (9.4 l)
5.0 Us-gal. (18.9 l)
Itisnotwisetoaddmoreengineoilthanspecied
to ensure safe operation. This will only result in a
higher production of combustion residues which
will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust
channelinthe cylinder as wellasthemufer.In
addition, fuel consumption will rise and performance will decrease.
Storage:
Fuels have a limited storage life. Fuel and fuel mixtures
age through evaporation, especially at high temperatures. Aged fuel and fuel mixtures can cause starting
problems and damage the engine.Purchase only that
amount of fuel, which will be consumed over the next
few months. At high temperatures, once fuel has been
mixed it should be used up in 6-8 weeks.
Use only approved and marked containers for
transport and storage. Store fuel only in dry, cool
and secure locations!
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin
comes in contact with these substances repeatedly
and for an extended period of time, it will desiccate.
Various skin deseases may result. In addition, allergic
reactions are known to occur.
Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into
your eyes, immediately wash them with clear water.
If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!
2.6 oz. (75 cm3)
6.4 oz. (189 cm3)
12.8 oz. (378 cm3)
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Chain oil
Use an oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and
guide bar. The adhesive additive prevents the oil from being
ung off the chain too quickly.
We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio-degradable in
order to protect the environment. The use of bio-degradable oil
may even be required by local regulations.
The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special
vegetable oils and is 100% bio-degradable. BIOTOP has been
granted the "blue angel" (Blauer Umweltschutz-Engel) for being
particularly environment-friendly (RAL UZ 48).
Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of
time. It should be used within 2 years from the date of
manufacture (printed on the container).
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