makita EY401MP Chain Saw Attachment Pole saw attachment Instruction Manual

EY401MP Chain Saw Attachment Pole saw attachment

Instruction Manual

Warning: Before use, read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may cause serious or fatal injury.

Foreword

Thank you very much for purchasing Makita pole saw attachment.
This attachment is designed to be mounted on Makita power unit mentioned in this instruction manual.
Before use, please read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. They will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your Makita pole saw attachment.

Symbols

The following symbols are used on the attachment and this instruction manual. Understand these definitions.

| Read and follow the instruction manual.
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| Take particular care and attention!
| Wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection.
| Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles.
| Keep a distance of at least 15 m (50 ft) between the equipment and bystanders and/or electrical line (including any branches contacting it). Risk of electrical shock and/or personal injury.
| Never hold the pole saw at an angle of more than 60°.
| Chain oil
| First Aid

Approved power unit
This attachment is approved to use only with the following power unit(s):
EX2650LH Multi Function Power Head
HXU01, HXU02, BUX360, BUX361, BUX362, UX360D, UX361D, UX362D
Cordless Multi Function Power Head
WARNING: Never use the attachment with non-approved power unit. Non- approved combination may cause serious injury.

Part description (Fig. 1)

The numbers below refer to the figure

1. Shaft
2. Gear Case
3. Oil cap
4. Oil tank
5. Bar holder
6. Guide bar
7. Saw chain
8. Guide bar cover

Safety precautions

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions in this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “pole saw” and “equipment” in the warnings and precautions refer to the combination of the attachment and the power unit.
The term “motor” in the warnings and precautions refers to the engine or electric motor of the power unit.
Intended use

• This attachment is designed for only the purpose of pruning branches and limbs less than 15 cm in diameter in conjunction with an approved power unit. Never use the attachment for the other purpose. Abusing the attachment may cause serious injury.

General precautions

• Before starting the pole saw, read this booklet and the instruction  manual of the power unit to become familiar with the handling of the pole saw.
• Do not lend the attachment to a person with insufficient experience or knowledge regarding handling of pole saws.
• When lending the attachment, always attach this instruction manual.
• Do not allow children or young persons under 18 years old to use the pole saw.
• Keep them away from the pole saw. andle the pole saw with the utmost care and attention.
• Never use the pole saw after consuming alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
• Never attempt to modify the attachment.
• National regulations may restrict of the use of the equipment.
  Follow the regulations about handling of pole saws and chain saws in your country.

Personal protective equipment

• Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to protect yourself from flying debris or falling objects. (Fig. 2)
• Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent hearing loss.
• Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation, such as  a work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• When handling the saw chain or adjusting the chain tension, wear protective gloves. Saw chain can cut bare hands severely.

Work area safety

• Danger: Keep the pole saw at least 15 m away from electric lines and communication cables (including any branches contacting them). Touching or approaching high-voltage lines with the pole saw can result in death or serious injury. Watch power lines and electrical fences around the work area before starting operation.
• Operate the pole saw under good visibility and daylight conditions  only. Do not operate the pole saw in darkness or fog.
• Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated  area. Operation in a confined or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface  or a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow and always ensure secure footing.
• During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m away from the pole saw. Stop the motor as soon as someone approaches.
• Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, walls, or other solid objects. They can damage the saw chain.
• WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses.
• Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Putting into operation

• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Before handling the saw chain or adjusting the chain tension, wear protective gloves.
• Before starting the motor, inspect the equipment for damages,  loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. Sharpen blunt saw chain. If the saw chain is bent or damaged, replace it. Check all control levers and switches for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.
• Never attempt to start the motor if the equipment is damaged or  not fully assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.
• Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to suit the operator’s body size.
• Adjust the chain tension properly. Refill the chain oil, if necessary.

Starting motor

• Wear the personal protective equipments before starting the motor.
• Start the engine at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the fueling  spot.
• Before starting the motor, make sure that there is no person or  animal in the work area.
• When starting the engine or inserting a battery cartridge, keep the saw chain and guide bar clear of your body and other object, including the ground. The saw chain may move when starting and may cause serious injury or damage to the saw chain and/or property.
• Place the equipment on firm ground. Maintain good balance and secure footing.
• When pulling the starter knob, hold the power unit firmly against  the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft of the power unit. (Fig. 3)
• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for starting the  motor.
• Check that there is sufficient difference between idling and  engagement speed to ensure that the attachment is at a standstill while the engine is idling (if necessary reduce idling speed).
• If the saw chain moves at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle speed down.

Operation

• In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the equipment until the cause is recognized and solved.

• The saw chain continues to move for a short period after releasing the throttle trigger or switch off the motor. Don’t rush to contact the saw chain.

• With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.

• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment on your right side firmly. (Fig. 4)

• Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles.

• Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of injury, keep your hands and feet away from the blades.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. Clear fallen branches and other objects away.

• Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.

• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage
  and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center for the inspection and repair.

• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during operation.

• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.

• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by unauthorized person and cause serious accident.

• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of the control lever and switch.

• Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnecessary throttle operation for less pollution and noise emissions. Adjust the carburetor correctly.

• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry grass or combustible materials.

• Do not hold your right hand above shoulder height.

• During operation, never hit the saw chain against hard obstacles such stones and nails. Take particular care when cutting branches next to walls, wire fences or the like.

• If branches get caught in the attachment, always stop the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise unintentional start may cause serious injury.

• If the saw chain becomes clogged, always switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge before cleaning.

• Accelerating the motor with the saw chain blocked increases the load and will damage the motor and/or clutch.

• Before cutting limbs, keep an escape area away from the falling limb. First, clear obstructs such as limbs and branches from the work area. Move all tools and goods from the escape area to another safe place.

• Before cutting branches and limbs, check the falling direction of them, considering the condition of branches and limbs, adjoining trees, wind direction, etc. Pay full attention to the falling direction, and the rebound of the branch, which hit the ground.

• Never hold the pole saw at an angle of more than 60°.

• Otherwise falling objects can hit the operator and cause serious injury. Never stand underneath the limb being cut.

• Pay attention to broken or bent branches. They may bounce back  in cutting, causing unexpected injury.

• Before cutting limbs that you intend to cut, remove branches and  leaves around them. Otherwise the saw may be caught by them.

• To prevent the saw from being caught in the kerf, do not release the throttle lever before pulling the saw out of the kerf.

• If the saw chain is bound in the kerf, immediately stop the motor, carefully move the branch to open the kerf and release the saw.

• Avoid kickback (rotational reactive force towards the operator).

• To prevent kickback, never use the guide bar nose or perform a penetrating cut. Always beware of the position of the guide bar nose.

• Check the chain tension frequently. When checking or adjusting  the chain tension, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. If the tension is loose, tighten it.

Vibration

• People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive  vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: “Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,
  pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!

• To reduce the risk of “white finger disease”, keep your hands warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.

Transport

• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit the guide bar cover during transportation.
• When transporting the equipment, carry it in a horizontal posit ion by holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
• When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the equipment and other baggage may result.

Maintenance

• Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center,  always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair  and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the  equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
• To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the  vicinity of fire.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling the saw chain.
• Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration, deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
• After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for adjustment  screws.
• Keep the saw chain sharp. If the saw chain has become blunt  and cutting performance is poor, ask Makita authorized service center to sharpen it or replace it with new one.
• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this  booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita authorized service center for such work.
• Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.
• Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious injury.
• Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain  the equipment at regular interval.

Storage

• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and maintenance. Fit the guide bar cover. Remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge. Drain the fuel and chain oil after the engine gets cold.
• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of  reach of children.
• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.
• Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.

First aid

• Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid kit.
• When asking for help, give the following information:
  Place of the accident –
  What happened –
  Number of injured persons –
  Nature of the injury –
  Your name –

Assembly and adjustment

WARNING:

• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the engine and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Otherwise the saw chain or other parts may move and result in serious injury.
• Before handling the saw chain or adjusting the chain tension, wear protective gloves. Otherwise the saw chain can cut bare hands severely.
• When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down.
• Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may result in serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.

Assembling the attachment (Fig. 5)
Assemble the attachment as the following steps.

1. Loosen the screw (A) and (B).
2. Insert the shaft into the gear case. Make sure that the pin (D) is on the upside. If it is difficult to fully insert it, turn the drive axle (C) manually.
3. Adjust the position of the hole on the shaft to the screw hole (B).
4. Tighten the screw (B) first and then tighten the screw (A).

Mounting the attachment to a power unit (Fig. 6)
To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.

1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.
2. Align the pin (B) with the arrow mark (C).
3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the release button (D) pops up.
4. Tighten the lock lever (A) firmly as shown.

To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lock button and withdraw the shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever (A) without the shaft of the attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
Assembling saw chain and guide bar
CAUTION: Make sure that the saw chain, guide bar and sprocket match each other in gauge and pitch.
Assemble the saw chain and guide bar as the following steps.  (Fig. 7- 9)

1. Loosen the nut (A) and remove the bar holder (B).

2. Turn the tension screw (C) counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (D) touches the left end.
   NOTICE: Do not turn the tension screw counterclockwise too much, otherwise the tension screw and the tensioning nut comes off from the housing.

3. Fit the saw chain (E) into the groove of guide bar (F). Start the procedure from the bar nose.

4. Align the position bolt (G) with the notch of the guide bar (H), and then fit the saw chain (E) onto the sprocket (I). Make sure that the saw chain is kept fitting along the guide bar during the procedure.

5. Install the guide bar (F) so that the tensioning nut (D) fits into the hole (J) on the guide bar. Holes (K) are not used.

6. Place the saw chain onto the groove of the guide bar properly.
   If the saw chain is not placed into the groove of the guide bar properly at this point, adjust and fit it appropriately.

7. Fit the bar holder (B) and tighten the nut (A) securely. Then loose the nut a half turn as a provision of the chain tension adjustment.

8. Adjust the chain tension. Refer to the section “Adjusting the chain tension.”

CAUTION:
Keep the applicable chain tension. Loose tension can cause the saw chain derail. (Fig. 10)
To remove the saw chain and guide bar, turn the tension screw (C) counterclockwise first.
Pull the saw chain outward to let the saw chain comes out from the groove of the guide bar, then remove them from the housing. (Fig. 11)
Adjusting the chain tension
WARNING:
Before check or adjust the chain tension, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Before check or adjust the chain tension, wear protective gloves.
CAUTION:
Keep the applicable chain tension. Loose tension can cause the saw chain to come off during operation. Too tight tension can damage the saw chain or guide bar.
During operation, check the chain tension frequently. The saw chain stretches and becomes loose during operation. When use a new saw chain, adjust the tension more frequently. (Fig. 12)
Adjust the chain tension as the following steps.

1.  Loose the nut (A) a half turn.
2. Hold the bar nose up. Turn the tensioning screw (B) clockwise until the saw chain fits the underside of the guide bar snugly.
3. Pull the saw chain along the guide bar by hand. If it is hard to move, turn the tensioning screw counterclockwise slightly and do the step 2 again.
4. Tighten the nut (A) securely.

Filling the chain oil tank
The saw chain must be lubricated with chain oil during operation.
Before operation, fill the chain oil tank. After supplying the oil, tighten the oil cap securely.
Use Makita genuine chain oil only.
NOTICE: Never use waste oil. It may damage the oil pump.
During operation, always pay attention to the oil level. Refill the tank if the oil level becomes low. The tank becomes empty in approximately 40 minutes of operation (depending on the setting of the chain lubrication).
Adjusting the chain-oil feeding rate (Fig. 13 & 14)
The chain-oil feeding rate is adjustable in three steps. According to the operation, for example cutting hard limbs, adjust the feeding rate.
To adjust the chain-oil feeding rate, use a flat-bladed screwdriver.
Push in the adjusting screw and turn it. To increase feeding rate, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise (A). To reduce feeding rate, turn it clockwise (B).
After adjusting the chain-oil feeding rate, check the feeding rate by driving the equipment at medium speed.

Inspection and maintenance

WARNING:

• Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the  motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Otherwise saw chain or other parts may move and result in serious injury.
• Before handling or working around saw chain, wear protective  gloves. Otherwise the saw chain can cut bare hands severely.
• When inspecting or maintaining the equipment, always put it  down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may result in serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety  precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.

Cleaning the chain-oil feed port (Fig. 15)
Clean the chain-oil feed port (A) daily. To access it, remove the bar holder and guide bar.
Cleaning and inspecting the guide bar (Fig. 16)
Clean the guide bar daily. Remove saw dust from the groove (A) and chain-oil feed port (B).
To avoid one side wear of the guide bar, turn it over every time you replace or sharpen the saw chain.
If the groove is worn, bent or deformed, replace the guide bar.
Inspecting sprocket (Fig. 17)
Check the sprocket for wear every 50 hours of use. Replace it if the wear marks becomes 0.3 mm or deeper.
Inspecting the saw chain
When you feel the saw chain is worn, deformed, cracked or you need more effort for the cutting, replace it or ask Makita authorized service center to sharpen it.
Lubricating moving parts (Fig. 18)
NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwise insufficient lubrication may damage moving parts.
Gear case:
Remove the grease plug (A) and fill lithium-base grease through the grease hole (B) every 25 hours of operation.
Drive axle:
Apply grease (Shell Alvania No. 2 or equivalent) every 25 hours of operation.
Guide bar nose:
Apply grease (Shell Alvania No. 2 or equivalent) from the grease hole (C) every 10 hours of operation.
Overall inspection
Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.
Check for damaged parts. Ask Makita authorized service center  to replace them.
Check the bar holder. If there is crack or deformation, replace it.
Storage
WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
When storing the pole saw attachment separated from the power unit, put the cap onto the end of the shaft. (Fig. 19)

Maintenance schedule

Operating hour| BeforeOperation| Daily(10 h)| 25 h| 50 h| If required| Corresponding page
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Whole unit| Visually Inspect for damaged parts| 0| | | | | 8
All fixing screws and nuts| lighten| Q| | | | | 8
Chain oil feed port| Clean| | 0| | | | 8
Guide bar| Clean the groove and the chain oil feed port| | 0| | | | 8
Visually Inspect| | 0| | | | 8
Supply grease to the nose| | 0| | | | 8
Gear case| Supply grease| | | 0| | | 8
Drive axle| Supply grease| | | 0| | | 8
Sprocket| Visually inspect| | | | 0| | 8
Saw chain| Replace or ask for sharpening| | | | | 0| 8
Power unit| Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit

Troubleshooting

The motor stops soon after its start.
The maximum speed is limited.
The saw chain does not move. -0- Stop the motor Immediately!| The guide bar is bent or damaged.| Replace the guide bar.
A twig is caught by the saw chain.| Remove the foreign matter.
The drive system does not work properly.| Ask Makita authorized service center to Inspect and repair it.
The unit vibrates abnormally.
-01- Stop the motor Immediately’| The drive system does not work properly.| Ask Makita authorized service center to Inspect and repair it.
The saw chain does not stop.
-0- Stop the motor Immediately’| The power unit does not work properly.| Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
Chain oil is not supplied.| The oil tank is empty.| Fill the oil tank with chain oil.
The chain-oil feed port is dirty.| Clean the chain-oil feed port on the unit and guide bar.
The adjusting screw of the chain-oil feed rate is improperly set.| Set the adjusting screw properly.

Technical data

(Self lubricating type)
Chain oil tank capacity| ml| 120
Gear ratio (speed increasing)| | 0.94

Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
www.makita.com

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