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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA chain saw! We are confident that you will be
satisfied with this modern piece of equipment.
The DCS230T/DCS231T (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.
Only persons who have completed training in working from elevated platforms (cherry
pickers, lifts), from platforms mounted on ladders or who are proficient in climbing
with ropes are permitted to operate this chain saw.
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 DCS230T/DCS231T are state of the art and meet all Ger-
man and 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-actu-
ated 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!
EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Kanzaki, as authorized by, declare that the MAKITA machines,
Type: 023
EU prototype test certificate No.
DCS230T/DCS231T
M6 04 10 24243 059
manufactured by Makita Corporation, 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, Japan, con-
forms to the basic safety and health requirements of the applicable EU guidelines:
EU Machine guideline 98/37/EG,
EU EMC guideline 89/336/EWG (modified by 91/263/EWG, 92/31/EWG and 93/68/
EWG),
Noise emission 2000/14/EG.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the
above EU guidelines were: EN 14982, EN ISO 11681-2, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-
3, CISPR 12.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was performed per Annex V. The
measured noise level (Lwa) is 106 dB (A). The guaranteed noise level (Ld) is
107 dB (A).
The EG Type-Examination per 98/37/EG was performed by: TÜV Product Service
GmbH, Zertifizierstelle, Ridlerstr. 31, D-80339 Munich.
Yasuhiko Kanzaki
Director
MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND
Responsible manufacturer:
Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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Table of contents
Packing.....................................................................................................................15
General precautions ............................................................................................16
Protective equipment...........................................................................................16
Fuels / Refuelling.................................................................................................16
Putting into operation ..........................................................................................16
Kickback ..............................................................................................................16
Transport and storage .........................................................................................17
Maintenance........................................................................................................17
First aid................................................................................................................17
Technical data..........................................................................................................17
Chain brake .........................................................................................................18
Fuels / Refuelling........................................................................................... 18-19
Starting the engine ..............................................................................................19
Cold start .............................................................................................................19
Warm start...........................................................................................................19
Stopping the engine ............................................................................................19
CDOLMARhecking the chain brake.....................................................................19
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the air filter ...........................................................................................20
Cleaning the muffler ............................................................................................20
Trouble shooting .....................................................................................................22
Packing
Your MAKITA chain saw will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent
transport damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuse-able or suitable for recy-
cling (waste paper recycling).
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