Parts for DCS6401 — Makita

We found 26 parts confirmed to fit the Makita DCS6401.

Compatibility table

All 26 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
957213023Chain Tensioner4 models$63.78 · Amazon
038213190Handle4 models$12.88 · Amazon
038174200Muffler4 models$162.12 · Amazon
038162024Rewind Spring4 models$37.68 · Amazon
038173101Air Filter5 models$32.18 · Amazon
038111171Bracket5 models$8.02 · Amazon
038213160Bushing5 models$11.38 · Amazon
038114141Grommet5 models$26.84 · Amazon
038114130Rubber Isolator5 models$25.70 · Amazon
119224070Sprocket5 models$22.94 · Amazon
010114050Fuel Cap6 models$10.08 · Amazon
181114401Spring6 models$26.78 · Amazon
1255281Fuel Filter9 models$9.05 · Amazon
2521452Hex Nut10 models$5.96 · Amazon
957223092Clutch Drum Cpl.30 models$62.44 · Amazon
001131150Decompression Valve30 models$35.92 · Amazon
920405000Hex. Nut M530 models$6.40 · Amazon
965603050Hose Clip30 models$10.74 · Amazon
965401011Rubber Bush30 models$8.41 · Amazon
908204555Screw M4x5530 models$4.23 · Amazon
917105205Screw M5x2030 models$7.68 · Amazon
957604240Spark Plug Cap30 models$24.77 · Amazon
915135100T. F. Screw 3.5x9.530 models$5.11 · Amazon
965452382Tube, 4-1/230 models$30.30 · Amazon
908005205Screw M5x2031 models$4.08 · Amazon
975001241Short Circuit Switch31 models$16.67 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on DCS6401: 957213023 (Chain Tensioner), 038174200 (Muffler), 038173101 (Air Filter), 038213160 (Bushing), 038114130 (Rubber Isolator), 119224070 (Sprocket), 1255281 (Fuel Filter), 2521452 (Hex Nut), 957223092 (Clutch Drum Cpl.), 001131150 (Decompression Valve), 920405000 (Hex. Nut M5), 965401011 (Rubber Bush), 975001241 (Short Circuit Switch).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on DCS6401: 038213190 (Handle), 038162024 (Rewind Spring), 038111171 (Bracket), 038114141 (Grommet), 010114050 (Fuel Cap), 181114401 (Spring), 965603050 (Hose Clip), 908204555 (Screw M4x55), 917105205 (Screw M5x20), 957604240 (Spark Plug Cap), 915135100 (T. F. Screw 3.5x9.5), 965452382 (Tube, 4-1/2), 908005205 (Screw M5x20).

Before you buy

Match DCS6401 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Other models with this exact parts list

Each model below is confirmed to share the identical compatible-parts list with this one.

Still not sure?

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