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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:
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. 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 first-rate product.
WARNING
The ignition system of this equipment produces an electro m agnetic field. This field may interfere with some medical
devices such as a pacemaker. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with a medical device should
consult with their physician and the manufacturer of the device before operating this equipment.
Contents
Symbols ....................................................................... 3
Technical data............................................................ 17
guard (EA3500S)
guard (EA3501S)
Chain brake .......................................................... 25
Fuel ...................................................................... 26
Chain oil ............................................................... 26
Refuelling ............................................................. 27
The EA3500S and EA3501S 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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WARNING !
American National Standard Institute
Canadian Standards Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
EA3500S, EA3501S
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B 175.1-2012 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.1-15 chain saw safety standard.
Z62.3-11 chain saw kickback standard.
SAEJ 335-Jun 95 "Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition
suppression".
Contents
Cold starting: ........................................................ 29
Warm starting: ...................................................... 29
compartment ........................................................ 38
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