Makita EA3200S User manual

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Operator’sManual
forGasolineChainSaws
Manueld’utilisation
detronçonneusesthermiques
Manualdeempleo
paramotosierras
EA3200S
EA3201S
WARNING!
ReadandunderstandthisManual.AlwaysfollowsafetyprecautionsintheOwner’sandSafetyManual.
Improperusecancauseseriousinjury!
ATTENTION!
Suiveztoujourslesconseilsdesécuritéduprésentmanueld’emploietdesécurité.Uneutilisationincorrectedela
tronçonneusepeutentraînerdesblessuresgraves!
¡ADVERTENCIA!
Observesiemprelasinstruccionesdeseguridadcontenidasenelmanual.Leaycompenétreseconelcontenido
delmanual.Elusoinadecuadodelamotosierrapuedecausarlesionesdegravedad.

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ENGLISH
WARNING!
FUELSWITHMORETHAN10%ETHANOLARENOTAPPROVEDFORUSEINMAKITA2STROKEENGINES!
Useofalternativefuels,suchasE20(20% ethanol),E85(85% ethanol)oranyfuelsnotmeetingMAKITArequirementsarenotappro
vedforuseinMAKITA2strokegasolineengines!
USEOFALTERNATIVEFUELSCANCAUSETHEFOLLOWINGPROBLEMS:
Poorengineperformance,lossofpower,overheating,fuelvaporlock,improperclutchengagement,prematuredeteriorationoffuel
lines,prematuredeteriorationofgaskets,prematuredeteriorationofcarburetors.
USINGALTERNATIVEFUELSAND/OR2STROKEOILSNOTACCORDINGTOJASOFCORISOLEGDINMAKITA2STROKEENGINES
WILLVOIDYOURENGINEWARRANTY!
EMISSIONSCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT
YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board and MAKITA U.S.A., Inc are
pleasedtoexplaintheemissionscontrolsystem’swarrantyonyour2011modelyearsmalloffroad(equipmenttype)
engines.InCalifornia,newequipmentthatusesmalloffroadenginesmustbedesigned,built,andequippedtomeet
theState’sstringentantismogstandards.MAKITAmustwarranttheemissionscontrolsystemonyoursmalloffroad
(equipmenttype)enginefortheperiodlistedbelowprovidedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglectorimpropermaintenance
ofyourequipment.
Youremissionscontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchas:carburetorsorfuelinjectionsystem,ignitionsystem,catalytic
converters,fueltanks,valves,filters,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedcomponents.Also,includedmaybe
hoses,belts,connectors,sensors,andotheremissionrelatedassemblies.
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,MAKITAwillrepairyoursmalloffroad(orequipmenttype)engineatnocostto
youincludingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.
MANUFACTURER’SWARRANTYCOVERAGE:
Thisemissionscontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwoyears.Ifanyemissionsrelatedpartonyourequipmentisdefective,
thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyMAKITA.
OWNER’SWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:
• Asthesmalloffroad(equipmenttype)engineowner,youareresponsibleforperformanceoftherequiredmain
tenance listed in your owner’s manual. MAKITA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
yoursmalloffroad(equipmenttype)engine,butMAKITAcannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsoryour
failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
• Asthesmalloffroad(equipmenttype)engineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatMAKITAmaydenyyouwar
rantycoverageifyoursmalloffroad(equipmenttype)engineoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,orimproper
maintenanceorunapprovedmodifications.
Youareresponsibleforpresentingyoursmalloffroad(equipmenttype)enginetoaMAKITAdistributioncenterorservice
centerassoonastheproblemexists.Thewarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamountoftime,not
toexceed30days.Ifyouhaveaquestionregardingyourwarrantycoverage,youshouldcontacttheMAKITAWarranty
ServiceDepartmentat18004MAKITA(4625482).
DEFECTSWARRANTYREQUIREMENTS:
(a) Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatetheengineorequipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaser.
(b) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage.MAKITAwarrantstotheultimateownerandeachsubsequentowner
thatthesmalloffroadengineorequipmentis:
 (1)Designed,built,andequippedsoastoconformwithallapplicableregulationsadoptedbytheAirResources
Board; and
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of two
years.
(c)Thewarrantyonemissionsrelatedpartswillbeinterpretedasfollows:
 (1)Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructions
requiredbysubsection(d)mustbewarrantedforthewarrantyperioddefinedinSubsection(b)(2).Ifanysuch
partfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,itmustberepairedorreplacedbythemanufactureraccordingto
Subsection(4)below.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderthewarrantymustbewarrantedfortheremaining
warranty period.

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 (2)Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionsrequiredbysubsection
(d)mustbewarrantedforthewarrantyperioddefinedinSubsection(b)(2).Astatementinsuchwritteninstructions
totheeffectof“repairorreplaceasnecessary”willnotreducetheperiodofwarrantycoverage.Anysuchpart
repairedorreplacedunderwarrantymustbewarrantedfortheremainingwarrantyperiod.
 (3)Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionsre
quiredbysubsection(d)mustbewarrantedfortheperiodoftimepriortothefirstscheduledreplacementpoint
forthatpart.Ifthepartfailspriortothefirstscheduledreplacement,thepartmustberepairedorreplacedbythe
enginemanufactureraccordingtoSubsection(4)below.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantymust
bewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodpriortothefirstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.
 (4)Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantymustbeperformedatnochargetotheowner
at a warranty station.
 (5)NotwithstandingtheprovisionsofSubsection(4)above,warrantyservicesorrepairsmustbeprovidedatall
manufacturerdistributioncentersthatarefranchisedtoservicethesubjectengines.
 (6)Theownermustnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatleadstothedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisin
fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
 (7)Themanufacturerisliablefordamagestootherenginecomponentsproximatelycausedbyafailureunder
warranty of any warranted part.
 (8)ThroughouttheemissionswarrantyperioddefinedinSubsection(b)(2),themanufacturermustmaintaina
supplyofwarrantedpartssufficienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.
 (9)Anyreplacementpartmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsandmustbe
providedwithoutchargetotheowner.Suchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofthemanufacturer.
 (10)AddonormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseofany
nonexemptedaddonormodifiedpartswillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaim.Themanufacturerwillnot
beliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofanonexemptedaddonormodifiedpart.
 (11)Themanufacturerissuingthewarrantyshallprovideanydocumentsthatdescribethatmanufacturer'swarranty
proceduresorpolicieswithinfiveworkingdaysofrequestbytheAirResourcesBoard.
(d) EmissionWarrantyPartsList
(1) FuelMeteringSystem
(I) Carburetor
(II) Fuelfilter,ifapplicable
(III) Choke (Cold start enrichment system)
(IV) Fuel Tank
(2) AirInductionSystem
(I) Intake manifold.
(II) Airfilter.
(3) IgnitionSystem
(I) Spark Plug
(II) Ignition coil
(III) Flywheel Magneto
(4) ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR)System(ifapplicable)
(I) EGRchamber
(5) Catalyst,ifapplicable
(I) Catalyticconverter,ifapplicable
(6) MiscellaneousItemsUsedinAboveSystems
(I) Hoses,belts,connectors,sealinggaskets,clamps,fasteners
(II) Fuel cap
MAKITAwillfurnishwitheach newenginewritteninstructionsforthemaintenanceanduseofthe enginebythe
owner.

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WARNING!
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owners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ownersmanual.Additionalowners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: [phone].
TheEA3200SandEA3201Swillbedeliveredinaprotectivecardboardboxtopreventtransportdamage.Card
boardisabasicrawmaterialandisconsequentlyreuseableorsuitableforrecycling(wastepaperrecycling).
Thisproductcomplieswith: American National Standard Institute B175.12000chainsawsafetystandard.
Canadian Standards Association Z62.103chainsawsafetystandard.
Z62.304chainsawkickbackstandard.
Society of Automotive Engineers SAEJ 335Jun 95 “Multiposition small
engine exhaust system fire ignition sup
pression”
TheEmissionsCompliancePeriodreferredtoontheemissionCompliancelabelindicatesthenumberofoperat
ing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.
EA3200S,EA3201S
Contents Page
Delivery inventory .................................................... 5
Symbols................................................................... 5
Safety precautions ..............................................617
Denomination of components ................................ 18
Technical data........................................................ 19
Onlyformodelswithfasteningnutsonthesprocket
guard
 Mountingtheguidebarandsawchain......... 2021
Tightening the saw chain .................................. 21
Checking the chain tension............................... 22
Retightening the saw chain ............................... 22
OnlyfortheQuickSetguidebar
 Mountingtheguidebarandsawchain.............. 23
Tensioning the saw chain .................................. 24
Checking the chain tension............................... 24
Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 24
Onlyformodelswithquicktensioneronsprocketguard
(TLC)
 Mountingtheguidebarandsawchain.............. 25
Tightening the saw chain .................................. 26
Checking the chain tension............................... 27
Retensioning the saw chain .............................. 27
For all models
Chainbrake ........................................................... 27
Engagingthechainbrake(braking) ....................... 27
Fuel / Refuelling ................................................2829
Contents Page
Chainlubrication.................................................... 30
Starting the engine................................................. 31
Stopping the engine............................................... 31
Checkingthechainbrake ...................................... 32
Adjustingthecarburetor......................................... 33
Sharpening the saw chain.................................3435
Cleaningthebrakebandandsprocketguard......... 36
Cleaningtheguidebar........................................... 36
Replacing the saw chain ........................................ 37
Cleaningtheairfilter .............................................. 38
Replacing the spark plug ....................................... 39
Checkingthemufflerscrews.................................. 39
Replacingthestartercable .................................... 40
Replacing the return spring.................................... 40
Mounting the fan housing....................................... 40
Cleaningthecylinderfins....................................... 41
Replacing the suction head.................................... 41
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ...... 41
Instructions for periodic maintenance .................... 42
Service, spare parts and guarantee ....................... 43
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 44
Extract from the spare parts list.........................4546

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Further
symbols
see page 7.
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Deliveryinventory
1.Chainsaw
2.Guidebar
3.Sawchain
4.Chainprotectioncover
5.Universalwrench
6.Screwdriverforcarburetoradjustment
7.Owner’sandSafetyManual(not shown)
In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the
delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent.
Symbols
YouwillnoticethefollowingsymbolsonthesawandintheOwner’sandSafetyManual:
Caution,kickback!
Chainbrake
Fuelandoilmixture
Carburetoradjustment
Chainoilfill/oilpump
Sawchainoil 
adjustmentscrew
Firstaid
Donottouchhot
surfaces!
Recycling
ReadOwner’sandSafetyManual
andfollowthewarningandsafety
precautions!
Particularcare  
andcaution!
Forbidden!
Wearprotectivehelmet,
eyeandearprotection!
Wearprotective 
gloves!
Nosmoking!
Noopenfire!
Stopengine!
Startengine
Combinationswitch,
Choke/ON/STOP
Safetyposition

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Safetyprecautionsforchainsawoperators
While operating the chain saw please observe the
following rules:
a) Contactoftheguidebarnosewithanyobject
shouldbeavoided.
b) Tipcontactmaycausetheguidebartomove
suddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycause
seriousorfatalinjury.
c)Alwaysoperatethechainsawwithbothhands.
WARNING!
Readandfollowall safety precautionsinthe owner’s
manual. Failure to follow instructions could result in
seriousinjury.Itisrecommendedtolendthechain
saw only to people who are experienced in working
withchainsaws.AlwayshandovertheOwner’sand
Safety Manual.
WARNING!
This chain saw is capable of severe kickback
thatcouldresultinseriousinjurytotheoperator.
Do not operate this chain saw unless you have
extraordinary cutting needs and experience in and
special training for dealing with kickback. Chain
sawswithsignificantlyreducedkickbackpotential
areavailable.
WARNING!
Kickbackmayoccurwhenthenoseortipoftheguide
bartouchesanobject,orwhenthewoodclosesin
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. This contact
mayabruptlystopthesawchainand in some cases
may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction,kicking
theguidebarupandbacktowardstheuser,orpush
theguidebarbacktowardstheoperator.Kickback
may cause you to lose control of the saw.
As a chain saw user, you can take several steps to
reducetheriskofakickbackandpotentialinjury.
A. Withabasicunderstandingofkickback,youcan
reduceoreliminatetheelementof surprise. Itisa
suddensurprisethatcontributestoaccidents.
B. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both
hands, your right hand on the rear grip and
yourlefthandonthetubularhandle,whenthe
engineisrunning.Useafirmgripwiththumbs
andfingersencirclingthechainsawhandles.A
firmgripcanneutralizekickbackandhelpyou
maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go!
C. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
isfreefromobstructions.Donotletthenoseof
theguidebarcontactthelog,branch,orany
otherobstructionswhichcouldbehitwhileyou
are operating the saw.
D. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
E. Followmanufacturer’ssharpeningand main
tenance instructions for the saw chain.
F. Onlyusereplacementbarsandchainsspecified
bythemanufacturerortheequivalent.
Additionalsafetyprecautions
Thefollowingadditionalsafetyprecautionsmustbe
observedbyallusersofchainsaws:
1. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
2. Usesafetyfootwear;snugfittingclothing;
protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head
protection devices.
3. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain
saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point
beforestartingtheengine.
4. Donotallowotherpersonstobenearthechain
saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw.
Keepbystandersandanimalsoutofthework
area.
5. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling tree.
6. Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfromthesaw
chain when the engine is running.
7. Before you start the engine, make sure that the
saw chain is not contacting anything.
8. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped,
theguidebarandsawchaintotherear,andthe
mufflerawayfromyourbody.
9. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, is
improperlyadjusted,orisnotcompletelyand
securelyassembled.Besurethatthesawchain
stops moving when the throttle control trigger is
released.
10. Shutofftheenginebeforesettingitdown.
11. Useextremecautionwhencuttingsmallsize
brushandsaplingsbecauseslendermaterial
maycatchthesawchainandbewhippedtoward
youorpullyouoffbalance.
12.Whencuttingalimbthatisundertensionbealert
forspringbacksothatyouwillnotbestruckwhen
thetensiononthewoodfibersisreleased.
13. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
14.Operatethechainsawonlyinwellventilated
areas.
15. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you
havebeenspecificallytrainedtodoso.
16.Allchainsawservice,otherthantheitemslisted
in the owner’s manual maintenance instructions,
shouldbeperformedbyMAKITA.(Forexample,if
impropertoolsareusedtoremovetheflywheelor
ifanimpropertoolisusedtoholdtheflywheelin
order to remove the clutch structural damage to
theflywheelcouldoccurandcouldsubsequently
causetheflywheeltoburst.)
17. When transporting your chain saw, use the chain
protection cover.
18. Lowkickbackbarsandlowkickbackchainsare
designedtoreducetheriskofkickbackinjury.
AskyourMAKITAdealeraboutthesedevices.

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WARNING!
Reactiveforces,includingkickback,canbedan
gerous. Careless or improper use of any chain saw
maycauseseriousorfatalinjury.
Have your MAKITA dealer show you how to operate
yourchainsaw.Observeallapplicablelocalsafety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
WARNING!
Minors should never be allowed to use a chain
saw.
Bystanders, especially children and animals should
notbeallowedintheareawhereachainsawisin
use(fig.1).
Never let the saw run unattended.
Store it in a locked place away from children. Fill the
fuel tank to 7/8 th full (see storing the saw).
DonotlendyourchainsawwithoutthisOwner’sand
Safety Manual. Be sure that anyone using your saw
understands the information given.
Proper use of a chain saw involves
1. the operator
2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.
WARNING!
Prolonged use of chain saws exposing the operator
tovibrationsmayproduceWhitefingerdisease(Ray
naud’s phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces
thehand’sabilitytofeelandregulatetemperature,
producesnumbnessandburningsensationsand
may cause nerve and circulation damage and tis
sue necrosis.
All MAKITA saws are therefore provided with an an
tivibrationsystemwhichisessentialforthoseusing
chainsawsonaregularorsustainedbasis.Antivi
brationsystemsdonotguaranteethatyouwillnot
sustainWhitefingerdisesase,however,theyreduce
thisdangerconsiderably.Nevertheless,continual
andregularusersshouldobservetheirhandsand
fingersandincaseofanyabnormalsymptoms,seek
medical advice immediately.
GeneralSafetyPrecautions
Theuseofanychainsawmaybehazardous.Atfull
throttle chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It
is important that you read; fully understand and ob
serve the following safety precautions and warnings.
ReadtheOwner’sManualandthesafetyinstructions
periodically.
Discriptionofsymbolsusedonchain
saws:

CSAStandards Z62.103
Class1A Z62.304
ANSIStandard B175.12000
SAE Standard SAE J335
Maximum Computed Kickback Angle
(CKA)* with using the chain brake when
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations(InthisexampletheCKAis40°).
Theoperator
PhysicalCondition
You must be in good physical condition and mental
healthandnotundertheinfluenceofanysubstance
(drugs, alcohol), which might impair vision, dexterity
orjudgment.
Always use two hands when
operating the chain saw!
*TheComputedKickbackAngleisacalculatedvalue
fromenergiesmeasuredonatestbench.Itisnot the
angle of the guide bar moved upward in case of a
KICKBACK.
Reduced Kickback Bar and
Chaincombinationthathasbeen
evaluated with the power head
to achieve kickback protection
(according to ANSI and CSA
standards).
Contactoftheguidebartipwith
anyobjectshouldbeavoided!
Tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward
andbackward,whichmaycause
seriousinjury!
Maximum Computed Kickback Angle
(CKA)*withoutusingthechainbrakewhen
using the recommended bar and chain
combinations(InthisexampletheCKAis45°).
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3
Thesaw
Parts of the chain saw: illustrations and description of
parts see page 18.
WARNING!
Nevermodifyachainsawinanyway.Onlyattach
mentssuppliedbyMAKITAorexpresslyapproved
byMAKITAforuse withthespecificsawareau
thorized.
WARNING!
Bowguidebarssubstantiallyincreasethepotential
forkickbackandsevereorfatalinjuryduetothe
greaterkickbackzoneofthebowdesign.Bowguide
barsarenotrecommended for use on MAKITA
chainsawsnoraretheyapprovedbytheANSIB
175.12000chainsawsafetystandard.
Theuseofthesaw
Transportingthechainsaw
WARNING!
Alwaysstoptheenginebeforeputtingachainsaw
down or carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the
engine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental
acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to
rotate.
Avoidtouchingthehotmuffler.
By hand: Whencarryingyoursawbyhand,the
enginemustbestoppedandthesawmustbein
the proper position.
Thechainprotectioncovershouldbeoverthechain
and the guide bar must point backwards. When
carrying your saw the bar should be behind you
(fig.4).
Byvehicle:When transporting in a vehicle, keep
chainandbarcoveredwiththechainguard.Properly
secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage
and damage to the saw. Make sure the saw in not
exposed to heat or sparks.
Properclothing
Clothing must be sturdy and snugfitting, but allow
complete freedom of movement. Avoid loosefitting
jackets,scarfs,neckties,jewelry,flaredorcuffedpants,
oranythingthatcouldbecomeentangledwiththesaw
orbrush.Wearoverallsorjeanswithareinforcedcutting
resistantinsert(fig.3).
Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and
sawchain.Heavyduty,nonslipglovesimproveyourgrip
and protect your hands.
Wearprotectivehelmet,
eyeandearprotection!
Good footing is most important in chain saw work.
Wearsturdybootswithnonslipsoles.Steeltoedsafety
bootsarerecommended.
Propereyeprotectionisamust.Nonfogging,vented
goggles and a face screen is recommended. Their
usereducestheriskofeyeandfacialinjury.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your
head. Chain saw noise may damage your hearing.
Always wear noise protection equipment (ear plugs
orearmuffs)toprotectyourhearing.
Continual and regular users should have their
hearing checked regularly.
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6
5
10feet
5a
6a
Chainsawoperatinginstructions
Forassemblyfollowtheprocedureintheappropriate
section“MountingGuideBarandChain”ofthismanual.
MAKITAchain,guidebarandsprocketmustmatcheach
other (see the appropriate section in this manual).
WARNING!
Propertensionof the chain is extremelyimportant.In
order to avoid false setting the tensioning procedure
mustbefollowedasdescribedinthismanual.Always
make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket
guard is (are) tightened securely after tensioning
the chain. Check chain tension once more after
having tightened the nuts and thereafter at regular
intervals(alwaysbeforestartingtowork).Ifthechain
becomesloosewhilecutting,shutofftheengineand
then tighten. Never try to tighten the chain while the
engine is running!
Fueling
YourMAKITAsawusesonoilgasolinemixtureforfuel
(seechapter“Fuel”ofthismanual).
Wipeoffanyspilledfuelbeforestartingyoursawand
check for leakage.
Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during op
eration. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run
theengineuntilleakisfixedandspilledfuelhasbeen
wipedaway.Clothingwithfuelonithastobechanged
immediately (this is a danger to your life!).
Avoid skin contact with fuel.Never loosen or remove the
cap of the fuel tank while the engine is running.
Starting
Donotdropstart.Thismethodisverydangerousbe
causeyoumaylosecontrolofthesaw(fig.6).
WARNING!
Gasolineisanextremelyflammablefuel.Useex
treme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
Donotsmoke orbringanysparksorflamenear
thefuel(fig.5).
Fuelinginstructions
Fuel your chain saw in well ventilated areas or out
doors.Alwaysshutofftheengineandallowittocool
before refueling. Select bare ground for fueling and
move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from fueling
spotbeforestartingtheengine(fig.5a).
Placethechainsawonfirmgroundorothersolidsurface
inanopenarea.Maintainagoodbalanceandsecure
footing. Place your right foot through the rear handle
openingandfirmlygraspthefronthandlewithyourleft
hand(fig.6a).
Beabsolutelysurethatguidebarandchainareclearof
youorallotherobstructionsandobjects,includingthe
ground,becausewhentheenginestartsinsemithrottle
position,enginespeedwillbefastenoughfortheclutch
to engage the sprocket and turn the chain which may
causeakickback.
Neverattempttostartthesawwhentheguidebaris
in a cut or kerf.
When you pull the starter grip, don’t wrap the starter
rope around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap
back,butguidethestarterropeslowlybacktopermitthe
rope to rewind properly. Failure to follow this procedure
mayresultininjurytohandorfingersandmaydamage
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Importantadjustments
WARNING!
Atcorrectidlespeed,chainshouldnotturn.Fordi
rectionstoadjustidlespeed,seetheappropriate
section of this instruction manual.
Donotuseasawwithincorrectidlespeedadjust
ment.Adjusttheidlespeedyourselfaccordingto
the appropriate section of this manual.
Have your MAKITA dealer check your saw and make
properadjustmentsorrepairs.
Checkthesawchaintensionfrequently,especially
justafterinstallinganewchain.Newchainsmay
stretch more during their initial use. A properly ad
justedsawchaincanbepulledfreelyaroundthe
guide bar by hand without sagging. Always stop
theengineandweargloveswhencheckingorad
justingthechaintension.
Workingconditions
Operateyourchainsawonlyoutdoors.Operatethesaw
undergoodvisibilityanddaylightconditionsonly.
WARNING!
Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather
(rain,snow,ice).Putofftheworkwhentheweather
is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy. Clear the area
where you are working.
WARNING!
Avoidstumblingonobstaclessuchasstumps,roots
or rocks and watch out for holes or ditches. Be ex
tremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven
ground. There is increased danger of slipping on
freshlydebarkedlogs.
Cuttinginstructions
Alwaysholdthesawfirmlywithbothhandswhenthe
engineisrunning.Placeyourlefthandonthetubular
handle and your right hand on grip and throttle lever.
Lefthandersshouldfollowtheseinstructionstoo.
WARNING!
Donotoperateyourchainsawinsemithrottlepo
sition. Cutting in this position does not permit the
operator proper control of the saw or chain speed.
WARNING!
Never come too close to a rotating chain with your
handsorbody.
WARNING!
Do not cut any material other than wood or
woodenobjects.
Useyourchain sawforcuttingonly.It is not designed
forpryingorshovelingawaylimbs,rootsorother
objects.
When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does
not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, nails
and the like (fig. 8). Such objects may be flung
off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw to
kickback.
Wrapyourfingerstightlyaroundthehandles,keeping
thehandlescradledbetweenyourthumbandforefinger
(fig.7).Withyourhandsinthisposition,youcanbest
opposeandabsorbthepush,pullandkickbackforces
of your saw without having it slip out of your grip (see
section of reactive forces). Make sure your chain saw
handle and grip are in good condition and free of mois
ture, pitch, oil or grease.
Always start a cut with the chain running at full speed
andthespikebarincontactwiththewood.
WARNING!
Never use the saw with one hand.You cannot control
reactive forces (see pages 11 to 13) and may lose
control of the saw.
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Positionthechainsawinsuchawaythatyourbodyis
clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is
running(fig.10).
Don’t put pressure on the saw when reaching the end
ofacut.Thepressuremaycausethebarandrotating
chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and
striketheoperatororsomeotherobject.Iftherotating
chainstrikessomeotherobjectareactiveforce(see
pages 11 to 13) may cause the chain to strike the op
erator.
Reactiveforcesduringthecut,includingkickback
WARNING!
Reactive forces, that may occur during any cut are
kickback, pushback and pullin. Reactive forces
canbedangerous!Inanychainsaw,thepowerful
forceusedtocutwoodcanbereversed(andwork
against the operator).
Iftherotatingchainissuddenlystoppedbycontact
withanysolidobjectlikealogorbranchorispinched,
the reactive forces instantly occur. These reactive
forces may result in loss of control which may, in
turn,causeseriousorfatalinjury.Anunderstanding
of the causes of these reactive forces may help you
avoid loss of control.
The most common reactive forces are
kickback,
pushback,
pullin.
In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain
afirmfoothold.Neverworkonaladder,inatreeoron
anyotherinsecuresupport.Neverusethesawabove
shoulderheight(fig.9).
This reaction can occur in a fraction of a second and
undersomecircumstances,causetheguidebarand
chain to strike the operator with enough force to cause
severeorfatalinjury.Itmayalsooccurduringlimbing.It
alsooccurswhenthenoseoftheguidebarispinched
unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material
inthewood(fig.12)orisincorrectlyusedtobegina
plungeorboringcut.
Thegreatertheforceofthekickbackreaction,themore
difficultitbecomesfortheoperatortocontrolthesaw.
Many factors influence the occurence and force of
Kickback:
Kickbackoccurswhentheupperquadrantofthebar
nosecontactsasolidobjectinthewoodorispinched
(fig.11).Thereactionofthecuttingforceofthechain
causes a rotational force of the chain saw in the direc
tion opposite to the chain movement, mainly in the plane
ofthebar.Thismayflingthebarinanuncontrolledarc
towards the operator.
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Toavoidkickback
Thebestprotectionfrompersonalinjurythatmayresult
fromkickbackistoavoidkickbacksituations:
1.Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and
maintain a secure grip.
2.Beawareofthelocationoftheguidebarnoseat
all times.
3. Neverbringthenoseoftheguidebarincontact
with any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose
oftheguidebar.Beespeciallycarefulwithsmall,
toughlimbs,smallsizebrushandsaplingswhich
may easily catch the chain.
4. Don’t overreach.
5.Don’tcutaboveshoulderheight.
6. Begin cutting and continue at full throttle.
7. Cut only one log at a time.
8.Useextremecautionwhenreenteringaprevious
cut.
9. Do not attempt plunge cuts (see page 15) if you are
notexperiencedwiththesecuttingtechniques.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that
may cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.
11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly
sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times.
12. Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chain
saw.
thekickbackreaction.Thetypeofbarandsawchainyou
useisafactorintheforceofthekickbackreaction.
Thespeedofcontactatwhichthecuttercontacts
theobject.
Kickbackforceincreasewiththerateofimpact.
The contact angle between the nose of the bar
andtheforeignobject(fig.11).
Kickbackismost pronouncedin the upperquadrant
ofthebarnose.
MAKITAchaintypesaredesignedtoreducekickback
forces.
Thedepthgauges:
Improper lowering of the depth gauges also increases
theriskofakickback.
Sawchaincuttersharpness:
WARNING!
A dull improperly sharpened chain may increase
the risk of kickback. Always cut with a properly
sharpened chain.
Devicesforreducingtheriskofkickbackinjury
MAKITAhavedevelopedaspecialchainbraketoreduce
theriskofkickbacks.
This chain brake increases the safety factor on the
job,e.g.whenthesawsuddenlybucksupwardsthechain
stopsrotatingwithinafractionofasecond.Adeflection
guardonthedisengagingleverofthechainbrakeand
a scoop rear handle ensure that the operator’s hands
are fully protected at all times.
Kickbacktendencyincreasesastheradiusorsizeof
theguidebarnoseincreases.MAKITAhavedeveloped
guidebarswithsmallnoseradius,toreducethekick
backtendency.
WARNING!
Nochainbrakepreventskickback.
Thesebrakesaredesignedonlytostopthechain,
if activated.
Toensureaproperoperationofthechainbrake,it
must be properly maintained. Furthermore, there
mustbeasufficientdistancebetweentheopera
torandthebartoensurethatthechainbrakehas
sufficienttimetoactivateandstopthechainbefore
potential contact with the operator.
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Toavoidpushback
1. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause mate
rial to pinch the top of the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar
fromaplungecutorunderbuckcut(figures25to
27and33,pages15and17),becausethechain
can pinch.
Pullin:
Pullinoccurswhenthechainonthebottomofthebar
issuddenlystopped.Thechainonthebottomofthe
barstopswhenitispinched,caughtorencountersa
foreignobjectinthewood(seefig.15).Thereactionof
the chain pulls the saw forward, causing the operator
to lose control.
Pullin frequently occurs when the spike bar of the
sawisnotheldsecurelyagainstthetreeorlimband
whenthechain is notrotatingat fullspeedbefore it
contacts the wood.
WARNING!
Useextremecautionwhencuttingsmallsizebrush
and saplings which may easily catch the chain and
pullyouoffbalance.
Toavoidpullin
1. Alwaysstarta cutwiththe chain rotatingatfull speed
andthespikebarincontactwiththewood.
2. Pullin may also be prevented by using plastic
wedges to open the kerf or cut.
Cuttingtechniques
Felling
Felling is cutting down a tree.
Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions
whichmayaffectthedirectionoffall,including:
The intended direction of the fall.
The neutral lean of the tree.
Anyunusuallyheavylimbstructure.
Surroundingtreesandobstacles.
The wind direction and speed.
WARNING!
Alwaysobservethegeneralconditionofthetree.
Look for decay and rot in the trunk. If it is rotted
inside, it could snap and fall toward the operator
whilebeingcut.
Alsolookforbrokenordeadbrancheswhichcould
vibratelooseandfallontheoperator.Whenfelling
onaslope,theoperatorshouldstandontheuphill
side.
Pushback:
Pushbackoccurswhenthechainonthetopofthebar
is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or en
countersaforeignobjectinthewood.Thereactionofthe
chaindrivesthesawstraightbacktowardtheoperator
causinglossofsawcontrol.Pushbackfrequentlyoccurs
whenthetopofthebarisusedforcutting(fig.14).
When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and
powerlines,etc.,takeextraprecautions(seefig.16).
Inform the police, utility company or railway authority
beforebeginningtocut.
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45°
45°
=cuttingdownarea
2
1
2
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
45°
Firstclearthetreebaseandworkareafrominterfering
limbsandbrushandcleanitslowerportionanaxe(see
fig.18).
When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree
lengthsfromthenearestperson(seefig.17).
Note:
The noise of your engine may drown any warning call.
Fellinginstructions:
Then,establishapathofescapeandremoveallob
stacles.Thispathshouldbeoppositetotheplanned
directionofthefallofthetreeandata45°angle(fig.19).
Analternatepathmustalsobeselected.Placealltools
andequipmentasafedistanceawayfromthetree,but
not on the escape path.
Then, determine the placement of the felling notch
(fig.21).Thefellingnotchwhenproperlyplaced de
termines the direction in which the tree will fall. It is
madeperpendiculartothelineoffallandshouldbeas
closetothegroundaspossible.Cutthefellingnotch
toadepthofaboutonefifthtoonefourthofthetrunk
diameter(fig.22).Itshouldbeinnocasehigherthan
it is deep. Make the felling notch very carefully.
Ifthetreehaslargebuttressroots,cutintothelargest
buttressesverticallyfirst(horizontallynext)andremove
(fig.20).
Secondcut
Firstcut
Directionoffall
Fellingnotch
Hinge
Fellingcut
Hinge
Fellingnotch

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Begin the felling cut slighty higher than the felling notch
andontheoppositesideofthetree(fig.22).Thencut
horizontally through towards the felling notch. Apply
thechainsawwithitsspikesdirectlybehindtheuncut
portion of wood and cut toward the notch (fig. 23).
Leaveapproximately1/10ofthetreediameteruncut!
Thisisthehinge(fig.23).Donotcutthroughthehinge
becauseyoucouldlosecontrolofthedirectionofthe
fall. Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary
tocontrolthedirectionofthefall.Wedgesshouldbeof
wood,lightalloyorplasticneverofsteel,whichcan
causekickbackanddamagetothechain.
Always keep to the side of the falling tree. When the
tree starts to fall, shut off the engine, withdraw the
barandwalkawayonthepreplannedescapepath.
Watchoutforfallinglimbs.
WARNING!
Be extremely careful with partially fallen trees which
are poorly supported.
When the tree hangs or for some other reason does
not fall completely, set the saw aside and pull the
treedownwithacablewinch,blockandtackleor
tractor. If you try to cut it down with your saw, you
maybeinjured.
SectioningMethod
WARNING!
Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the
lengthoftheguidebarrequiresuseofeitherthe
sectioningorplungecutmethod.Thesemethods
are extremely dangerous because they involve
theuseofthenoseoftheguidebarandcanresult
in kickback. Only properly trained professionals
shouldattemptthesetechniques.
Forthesectioningmethod(fig.24)makethefirstcut
withtheguidebarfanningintowardthehinge.Then,
usingthebumperspikeasapivot,repositionthesaw
for the next cut. Avoid repositioning the saw more than
necessary. When repositioning for the next cut, keep
the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to keep the
fellingcut straight.Ifthesawbegins to pinch, insert
awedgetoopenthecut.Onthelastcut,donotcut
the hinge.
PlungeCutMethod
Timberhavingadiametermorethantwicethelengthof
theguidebarreauirestheuseoftheplungecutmethod
beforemakingthefellingcut.
First, cut a large, wide notch. Make a plunge cut in the
center of the notch.
Theplungecutismadewiththeguidebarnose.Begin
theplungecutbyapplyingthelowerportionoftheguide
barnosetothetreeatanangle(fig.25).Cutuntildepth
ofthekerfisaboutthesameasthewidthoftheguide
bar(fig.26).Next,alignthesawinthedirectioninwhich
therecessistobecut.Withthesawatfullthrottle,insert
theguidebarinthetrunk(fig.27).
Enlargetheplungecutasshowninillustration(fig.28)

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WARNING!
Thereisanextremedangerofkickbackatthispoint.
Extracautionmustbetakentomaintaincontrolof
the saw.To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning
methoddescribedpreviously(fig.29).Ifyouarein
experiencedwithachainsawplungecuttingshould
notbeattempted.Seekthehelpofaprofessional.
Limbing
Limbingisremovingthebranchesfromafallentree.
WARNING!
Thereisanextremedangerofkickbackduringthe
limbingoperation.Donotworkwiththenoseofthe
bar.Beextremelycautiousandavoidcontactingthe
logorotherlimbswiththenoseoftheguidebar.Do
notstandonalogwhilelimbingityoumayslipor
the log may roll.
Startlimbingbyleavingthelowerlimbstosupport
thelogofftheground(fig.30).Alwayscutfromthe
topof thelimb. Donotunderbuckfreelyhanging
limbs.Apinchmayresultorthelimbmayfall,caus
ing loss of control.If a pinch occurs, stop the engine
andremovethesaw,byliftingthelimb.
WARNING!
Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under
tension.The limbs could spring back toward the
operator and cause loss of control of the saw or
injurytotheoperator.
Bucking
Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
WARNING!
1. Whenbucking,donotstandonthelog.Make
surethelogwillnotrolldownhill.Ifonaslope,
standontheuphillsideofthelog(seefig.31).
Watch out for rolling logs.
WARNING!
2. Cut only one log at a time.
WARNING!
3.Shattered wood should be cut very carefully.
Sharpsliversofwoodmaybecaughtandflung
in the direction of the operator of the saw.
WARNING!
4.Whencuttingsmalllogs,useasawhorse(fig.32).
Neverpermitanotherperson toholdthelog.Never
hold the log with your leg or foot.

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MaintenanceandRepair
Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely or securely assembled.
Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the
appropriate section of this manual.
WARNING!
Always stoptheengine and make surethatthechain
isstoppedbeforecommencinganymaintenance
or repair work or cleaning the saw. Allow the chain
sawtocooloffbeforedoinganymaintenancework
(burnhazard)! Chain saws with catalytic converter
take longer to cool down!
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not
describedinthismanual.Havesuchworkperformed
byyourMAKITAserviceshoponly.
Maintainingandstoringthesaw
Keepthechain,barandsprocketcleanandlubricated;
replace worn sprockets or chains.
Keep the chain sharp.You can spot a dull chain when
easytocutwoodbecomeshardtocutandburnmarks
appear on the wood.
Keepthechainatpropertension.Tightenallnuts,bolts
andscrewsexceptthecarburetoradjustmentscrews
after each use.
Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean.
Store saws in a high or locked place, away from
children.
WARNING!
5.Logs under strain require special attention to
preventthesawfrompinching.Thefirstcutis
made on the compression side to relieve the
stressonthelog(seefig.33,34).Thebucking
cut is then made as shown. If the saw pinches,
stop the engine and remove it from the log.
WARNING!
6.Onlyproperlytrainedprofessionalsshouldwork
inanareawherethelogs,limbsandrootsare
tangled(i.e.ablowdownarea,fig.35).Working
inblowdownareasisextremelyhazardous.
WARNING!
7.Dragthelogsintoaclearareabeforecutting.Pull
outexposedandclearedlogsfirst.
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Denominationofcomponents
2 31
4
6
5
7
9
1314 1112 10
8
1615
17 18
19
20
22
23 21
2425
26
1Handle
 2 Cover
3Hood lock (under the hood cap)
 4 Tubularhandle
 5 Handguard(releaseforchainbrake)
 6 Muffler
7Spikebar
8Chain tensioning screw
9Retaining nuts
10 Chain catcher
11 Sprocket guard
12 Adjustingscrewforoilpump(bottomside)
13 Fuel pump (Primer)
14 Identificationplate
15 Starter grip
16 Combinationswitch(Choke/ON/Stop)
17 Throttle lever
18 Safetylockingbutton
19 Rear hand guard
20 Fuel tank cap
21 Adjustingscrewsforcarburetor
22 Fanhousingwithstartingassembly
23 Oiltankcap
24 Chain (Blade)
25 Guidebar
26 Sprocketguardquicktensioner(TLC)

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EA3200S EA3201S
Stroke volume cu. in (cm)31.95 (32)
Bore inch (mm) 1.50 (38)
Stroke inch (mm) 1.11 (28.2)
Max. power at speed hp / rpm 1.8 / 10,000
Max. torque at speed Nm /rpm 1.6 / 7,000
Idling speed / max. engine speed with bar and chain rpm 2,800 / 12,800
Coupling speed rpm 4,100
Sound pressure level at the operator´s ear at full load according
to ANSI B 175.1
dB (A) 102
Sound pressure level at the bystanders position (50 ft/15 m
distance) according to ANSI B 175.1
dB (A) 77.5
Carburetor Type diaphragm carburator
Ignition system Type electronic
Spark plug Type NGK CMR6A
or spark plug Type --
Electrode gap inch (mm) .024 (0.6)
Fuel consumption at max. load per ISO 7293 kg/h 0.68
Specificconsumptionatmax.loadperISO7293 g/kWh 500
Fuel tank capacity floz 13.5
Chain oil tank capacity floz 9.5
Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil)
- when using MAKITA synthetic oil 50 : 1
- when using other synthetic oils (oil quality must be JASO
FC or ISO-L-EGD)
50 : 1
Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback
Sprocket pitch inch 3/8
Number of teeth Z 6
Chain type see the Extract from the spare-parts list
Pitch / gauge inch / (mm) 3/8 / 0.050 (1.3) / 3/8 / 0.043 (1.1)
Guide bar, length of a cut inch / (cm) 12, 14, 16 (30, 35, 40)
Guide-bar type see the Extract from the spare-parts list
Weight (fuel tank empty, without chain, guide bar and accessories) lbs (kg) 9.1 (4.1) 9.4 (4.2)
(For Canada)
NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WARNING:
This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that coult result in serious injury to the user. Do not operate this chain
sawunlessyouhaveextraordinarycuttingneedsandexperienceandspecializedtrainingfordealingwithkickback.
Chainsawswithsignificantlyreducedkickbackpotentialareavailable.
Technical data

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Putontheguidebar(7).Make sure that the pin (5) of the chain
tensionerengagesintheholeintheguidebar.
Mountingtheguidebarandsawchain
Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for
the following work.
Putthechainsawonastablesurfaceandcarryoutthefol
lowingstepsformountingtheguidebarandsawchain:
Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in
direction of arrow.
Unscrew retaining nuts (2).
Pulloffthesprocketguard(3).
PUTTINGINTOOPERATION
Onlyformodelswithfasteningnuts
onthesprocketguard
CAUTION:
Beforedoinganyworkontheguidebarorchain,al
waysswitchofftheengineandpulltheplugcapoffthe
sparkplug(see“Replacingthesparkplug”).Alwayswear
protectivegloves!
CAUTION:
Startthechainsawonlyafterhavingassembleditcom
pletelyandinspected.
Turn chain tensioning screw (4)totheleft(counterclockwise)
until the pin (5) of the chain tensioner is underneath the
threaded pin (6).