Makita ea3202s40b [21/40] Adjusting the chain lubrication

Checking the chain lubrication

Never work with the chain saw without sucient chain lubri ‑

ca tion. Otherwise the service life of the chain and guide bar

will be reduced. Before starting work check the oil level in the

tank and the oil feed.

Check the oil feed rate as described below:

Start the chain saw (see “Starting the engine”).

Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk or

the ground (use an appropriate base).

If the lubrication is sucient, you will see a light oil trace

because oil will be ung o the sawing device. Pay attention

to the direction the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessary

exposure to the oil spray!

Note:

After the saw has been turned o it is normal for residual

chain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and

the chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!

Place the saw on a suitable surface.

To ensure troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide

groove at the crank case (2) and the oil inlet bore in the guide

bar (3) must be cleaned regularly.

Note:

After the saw has been turned o it is normal for residual

chain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and

the chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!

Place the saw on a suitable surface.

Adjusting the chain lubrication

The engine must be switched o!

You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting

screw (1). The adjusting screw is on the bottom side of the

housing.

The oil pump comes factory‑set to a minimum feed rate. You

can set the chain oil feed rate to minimum and maximum

feed rate.

To adjust the supply rate, use a small screwdriver to turn the

adjusting screw:

• to the right for a faster

• to the left for a slower

oil feed rate.

Pick one of the two settings depending on the length of the

guide bar.

While working make sure there is enough chain oil in the tank.

If necessary, add oil.