Makita EA3202S User Manual

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Trouble shooting
Malfunction System Observation Cause
Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated.
Engine does not
start or only with
diculty
Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fuel supply system, compression
system, mechanical malfunction.
No ignition spark
STOP switch in
position, fault or short‑circuit
in the wiring, Spark plug cap or spark plug
defective
Fuel supply Fuel tank is lled Combination switch in Choke position, carburetor
defective, suction head dirty, fuel line bent or
interrupted.
Compression
system
Inside Cylinder base packing ring defective, radial
shaft packings defective, cylinder or piston rings
defective
Outside Spark plug does not seal.
Mechanical
malfunction
Starter does not engage Spring in starter broken, broken parts inside the
engine.
Warm start
diculties
Carburetor Fuel tank is lled
Ignition spark
Wrong carburetor adjustment.
Engine starts, but
dies immediately
Fuel supply Fuel tank is lled Wrong idling adjustment, suction head or
carburetor dirty.
Tank venting defective, fuel line interrupted,
cable defective, Combination switch defective
Insucient power Several systems
may be involved
simultaneously
Engine is idling Air lter dirty, wrong carburetor adjustment,
muer clogged, exhaust channel in cylinder
clogged, spark arrester screen clogged.
No chain lubrication Oil tank/pump No oil on the chain Oil tank empty.
Oil guide groove dirty.
Oil‑pump adjusting screw incorrectly adjusted.

Makita EA3202S Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	EA3202S
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English