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11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and 
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing 
loss of control.
12. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur-
poses not intended.Forexample:donotuse
chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for 
operations different than intended could result in a 
hazardous situation.
13. Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the 
guidebartouchesanobject,orwhenthewood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. 
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden 
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and 
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain 
along the top of the guide bar may push the guide 
barrapidlybacktowardstheoperator.Eitherof
these reactions may cause you to lose control of 
the saw which could result in serious personal 
injury.Donotrelyexclusivelyuponthesafety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, 
you should take several steps to keep your cutting 
jobsfreefromaccidentorinjury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be 
avoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow:
• Maintainarmgrip,withthumbsandngers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both 
hands on the saw and position your body 
and arm to allow you to resist kickback 
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by 
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. 
Do not let go of the chain saw.
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• Donotoverreachanddonotcutabove
shoulder height. This helps prevent unin-
tended tip contact and enables better control 
of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
• Onlyusereplacementbarsandchainsspec-
iedbythemanufacturer.Incorrectreplace-
ment bars and chains may cause chain 
breakage and/or kickback.
• Followthemanufacturer’ssharpeningand
maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead 
to increased kickback.
14. Before starting work, check that the chain 
saw is in proper working order and that its 
condition complies with the safety regulations. 
Check in particular that:
• Thechainbrakeisworkingproperly;
• Therun-downbrakeisworkingproperly;
• Thebarandthesprocketcoveraretted
correctly;
• Thechainhasbeensharpenedandten-
sioned in accordance with the regulations.
15. Do not start the chain saw with the chain cover 
being installed on it. Starting the chain saw with 
the chain cover being installed on it may cause 
the chain cover to thrown out forward resulting in 
personalinjuryanddamagetoobjectsaroundthe
operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 
with product (gained from repeated use) replace 
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject 
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety 
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause 
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for 
battery cartridge
1. 
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery 
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively 
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may 
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns 
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them 
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your 
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as 
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water 
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current 
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a 
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in 
locations where the temperature may reach or 
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if 
it is severely damaged or is completely worn 
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. 
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to 
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. 
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, 
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed. 
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 
Please also observe possibly more detailed 
national regulations. 
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the 
battery in such a manner that it cannot move 
around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita/Dolmar 
batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita/Dolmar batter-
ies, or batteries that have been altered, may result in 
thebatteryburstingcausingres,personalinjuryand
damage. It will also void the Makita/Dolmar warranty 
for the Makita/Dolmar tool and charger.