Makita DUC307 User manual

DUC307
DUC357
DUC407
EN Cordless Chain Saw INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9
FR Tronçonneuse sans Fil MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS 22
DE Akku-Kettensäge BETRIEBSANLEITUNG 36
IT Motosega a batteria ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO 50
NL Accukettingzaag GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 64
ES Electrosierra Inalámbrica MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES 78
PT Motosserra a Bateria MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES 92
DA Akku-kædesav BRUGSANVISNING 105
EL   118
TR  KULLANMA KILAVUZU 132

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DUC307 DUC357 DUC407
O v e r a l l l e n g t h
( w i t h o u t g u i d e b a r )
428 m m
R a t e d v o l t a g e D.C . 1 8 V
N e t w e i g h t * 1 2.9 k g
* 2 4.2 - 4.3 k g
S t a n d a r d g u i d e b a r l e n g t h 3 00 m m 3 50 m m 400 m m
R e c o m m e n d e d g u i d e b a r l e n g t h 3 00 - 400 m m
A p p l i c a b l e s a w c h a i n t y p e
( r e f e r t o t h e t a b l e b e l o w )
90P X
S p r o c k e t N u m b e r o f t e e t h 6
P i t c h 
C h a i n s p e e d 0 - 7 .7 m / s
( 0 - 46 0 m / m i n )
C h a i n o i l t a n k v o l u m e 1 50 c m 3
                
w i t h o u t n o t i c e .
   󰀨    
* 1 : W e i g h t , w i t h o u t t h e s a w c h a i n , g u i d e b a r , g u i d e b a r c o v e r , o i l a n d b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e ( s ) .
               󰀨
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e a t t a c h m e n t ( s ) , i n c l u d i n g t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e ( s ) .
Saw chain, guide bar, and sprocket combination
Saw chain type 90PX
N u m b e r o f d r i v e l i n k s 46 52 56
G u i d e b a r G u i d e b a r l e n g t h 3 00 m m 3 50 m m 400 m m
C u t t i n g l e n g t h 27 5 m m 3 3 0 m m 3 7 0 m m
P i t c h 
G auge 1 .1 m m
T y p e S p r o c k e t n o s e b a r
S p r o c k e t N u m b e r o f t e e t h 6
P i t c h 
WARNING:              
r e s u l t .
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
B a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e B L 1 83 0B / B L 1 840B / B L 1 850B / B L 1 86 0B
C harger DC 1 8R C / DC 1 8R D / DC 1 8R E / DC 1 8S D / DC 1 8S E / DC 1 8S F /
DC 1 8S H
• S o m e o f t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e s a n d c h a r g e r s l i s t e d a b o v e m a y n o t b e a v a i l a b l e d e p e n d i n g o n y o u r r e g i o n o f r e s i d e n c e .
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. U s e o f a n y o t h e r b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e s
      
Recommended cord connected power source
P o r t a b l e p o w e r p a c k P DC 01
•T h e c o r d c o n n e c t e d p o w e r s o u r c e ( s ) l i s t e d a b o v e m a y n o t b e a v a i l a b l e d e p e n d i n g o n y o u r r e g i o n o f r e s i d e n c e .
•B e f o r e u s i n g t h e c o r d c o n n e c t e d p o w e r s o u r c e , r e a d i n s t r u c t i o n a n d c a u t i o n a r y m a r k i n g s o n t h e m .

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Symbols
T h e f o l l o w i n g s s h o w t h e s y m b o l s w h i c h m a y b e u s e d
f o r t h e e q u i p m e n t . B e s u r e t h a t y o u u n d e r s t a n d t h e i r
m e a n i n g b e f o r e u s e .
R e a d i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l .
W e a r s a f e t y g l a s s e s .
W e a r e a r p r o t e c t i o n .
M a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e c u t l e n g t h
A l w a y s u s e t w o h a n d s w h e n o p e r a t i n g t h e
c h a i n s a w .
B e w a r e o f c h a i n s a w k i c k b a c k a n d a v o i d
c o n t a c t w i t h b a r t i p .
Do n o t e x p o s e t o m o i s t u r e .
Di r e c t i o n o f c h a i n t r a v e l
   
Ni-MH
Li-ion
O n l y f o r EU c o u n t r i e s
Du e t o t h e p r e s e n c e o f h a z a r d o u s c o m -
p o n e n t s i n t h e e q u i p m e n t , w a s t e e l e c t r i c a l
a n d e l e c t r o n i c e q u i p m e n t , a c c u m u l a t o r s
a n d b a t t e r i e s m a y h a v e a n e g a t i v e i m p a c t
o n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t a n d h u m a n h e a l t h .
Do n o t d i s p o s e o f e l e c t r i c a l a n d e l e c t r o n i c
a p p l i a n c e s o r b a t t e r i e s w i t h h o u s e h o l d
w a s t e !
In a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e Eu r o p e a n Di r e c t i v e
o n w a s t e e l e c t r i c a l a n d e l e c t r o n i c e q u i p -
m e n t a n d o n a c c u m u l a t o r s a n d b a t t e r i e s
a n d w a s t e a c c u m u l a t o r s a n d b a t t e r i e s ,
a s w e l l a s t h e i r a d a p t a t i o n t o n a t i o n a l l a w ,
w a s t e e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t , b a t t e r i e s a n d
a c c u m u l a t o r s s h o u l d b e s t o r e d s e p a r a t e l y
a n d d e l i v e r e d t o a s e p a r a t e c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t
f o r m u n i c i p a l w a s t e , o p e r a t i n g i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e r e g u l a t i o n s o n e n v i r o n m e n -
t a l p r o t e c t i o n .
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e s y m b o l o f t h e
c r o s s e d -o u t w h e e l e d b i n p l a c e d o n t h e
equipm ent.
G u a r a n t e e d s o u n d p o w e r l e v e l a c c o r d i n g
t o EU O u t d o o r N o i s e Di r e c t i v e .
S o u n d p o w e r l e v e l a c c o r d i n g t o A u s t r a l i a
N S W N o i s e C o n t r o l R e g u l a t i o n .
Intended use
T h i s c h a i n s a w i s i n t e n d e d f o r s a w i n g w o o d .
Noise
T h e t y p i c a l A -w e i g h t e d n o i s e l e v e l d e t e r m i n e d a c c o r d -
i n g t o EN 6 2841 -4-1 :
Model DUC307
S o u n d p r e s s u r e l e v e l ( L p A ) : 86 d B ( A )
S o u n d p o w e r l e v e l ( L W A ) : 97 d B ( A )
U n c e r t a i n t y ( K ) : 3 d B ( A )
Model DUC357
S o u n d p r e s s u r e l e v e l ( L p A ) : 86 d B ( A )
S o u n d p o w e r l e v e l ( L W A ) : 97 d B ( A )
U n c e r t a i n t y ( K ) : 3 d B ( A )
Model DUC407
S o u n d p r e s s u r e l e v e l ( L p A ) : 86 d B ( A )
S o u n d p o w e r l e v e l ( L W A ) : 97 d B ( A )
U n c e r t a i n t y ( K ) : 3 d B ( A )
NOTE: T h e d e c l a r e d n o i s e e m i s s i o n v a l u e ( s ) h a s
b e e n m e a s u r e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h a s t a n d a r d t e s t
m e t h o d a n d m a y b e u s e d f o r c o m p a r i n g o n e t o o l w i t h
another.
NOTE: T h e d e c l a r e d n o i s e e m i s s i o n v a l u e ( s )
m a y a l s o b e u s e d i n a p r e l i m i n a r y a s s e s s m e n t o f
exposure.
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
WARNING: The noise emission during actual
󰀨
value(s) depending on the ways in which the
tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is
processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-
sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
󰀨
trigger time).
Vibration
T h e v i b r a t i o n t o t a l v a l u e ( t r i -a x i a l v e c t o r s u m ) d e t e r -
m i n e d a c c o r d i n g t o EN 6 2841 -4-1 :
Model DUC307
W o r k m o d e : c u t t i n g w o o d
V i b r a t i o n e m i s s i o n ( a h , W ) : 5.4 m / s 2
U n c e r t a i n t y ( K ) : 1 .5 m / s 2
Model DUC357
W o r k m o d e : c u t t i n g w o o d
V i b r a t i o n e m i s s i o n ( a h , W ) : 5.4 m / s 2
U n c e r t a i n t y ( K ) : 1 .5 m / s 2
Model DUC407
W o r k m o d e : c u t t i n g w o o d
V i b r a t i o n e m i s s i o n ( a h , W ) : 5.4 m / s 2
U n c e r t a i n t y ( K ) : 1 .5 m / s 2
NOTE: T h e d e c l a r e d v i b r a t i o n t o t a l v a l u e ( s ) h a s b e e n
m e a s u r e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h a s t a n d a r d t e s t m e t h o d
a n d m a y b e u s e d f o r c o m p a r i n g o n e t o o l w i t h a n o t h e r .
NOTE: T h e d e c l a r e d v i b r a t i o n t o t a l v a l u e ( s ) m a y a l s o
b e u s e d i n a p r e l i m i n a r y a s s e s s m e n t o f e x p o s u r e .

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WARNING: The vibration emission during
󰀨
declared value(s) depending on the ways in which
the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece
is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-
sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
󰀨
trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
T h e EC d e c l a r a t i o n o f c o n f o r m i t y i s i n c l u d e d a s A n n e x A
t o t h i s i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l .
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-

with this power tool. F a i l u r e t o f o l l o w a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s
        
 
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
T h e t e r m " p o w e r t o o l " i n t h e w a r n i n g s r e f e r s t o y o u r
m a i n s -o p e r a t e d ( c o r d e d ) p o w e r t o o l o r b a t t e r y -o p e r a t e d
( c o r d l e s s ) p o w e r t o o l .
General chain saw safety warnings
1 . Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A m o m e n t o f
i n a t t e n t i o n w h i l e o p e r a t i n g c h a i n s a w s m a y c a u s e
e n t a n g l e m e n t o f y o u r c l o t h i n g o r b o d y w i t h t h e
s a w c h a i n .
2. Always hold the chain saw with your right
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front handle. H o l d i n g t h e c h a i n s a w w i t h a
      
      
3 . Hold the chain saw by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring. S a w c h a i n s c o n t a c t i n g a " l i v e "
w i r e m a y m a k e e x p o s e d m e t a l p a r t s o f t h e c h a i n
s a w " l i v e " a n d c o u l d g i v e t h e o p e r a t o r a n e l e c t r i c
s h o c k .
4. Wear eye protection. Further protective equip-
ment for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. A d e q u a t e p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e n t
       
a c c i d e n t a l c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s a w c h a i n .
5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a lad-
der, from a rooftop, or any unstable support.
O p e r a t i o n o f a c h a i n s a w i n t h i s m a n n e r c o u l d
    
6 . Always keep proper footing and operate the

and level surface. S l i p p e r y o r u n s t a b l e s u r f a c e s
m a y c a u s e a l o s s o f b a l a n c e o r c o n t r o l o f t h e
c h a i n s a w .
7 . When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back. W h e n t h e t e n s i o n i n t h e
       
m a y s t r i k e t h e o p e r a t o r a n d / o r t h r o w t h e c h a i n
s a w o u t o f c o n t r o l .
8. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. T h e s l e n d e r m a t e r i a l m a y c a t c h t h e s a w
         󰀨
balance.
9. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with
󰀨
body. When transporting or storing the chain
 P r o p e r
h a n d l i n g o f t h e c h a i n s a w w i l l r e d u c e t h e l i k e l i h o o d
o f a c c i d e n t a l c o n t a c t w i t h t h e m o v i n g s a w c h a i n .
1 0. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
Im p r o p e r l y t e n s i o n e d o r l u b r i c a t e d c h a i n m a y
e i t h e r b r e a k o r i n c r e a s e t h e c h a n c e f o r k i c k b a c k .
1 1 . Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for pur-
poses not intended. For example: do not use
chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry
or non-wood building materials. U s e o f t h e
    󰀨  
c o u l d r e s u l t i n a h a z a r d o u s s i t u a t i o n .
1 2. Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them.        
b y s t a n d e r s w h i l e f e l l i n g a t r e e .
13. Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
K i c k b a c k m a y o c c u r w h e n t h e n o s e o r t i p o f t h e
        
c l o s e s i n a n d p i n c h e s t h e s a w c h a i n i n t h e c u t .
T i p c o n t a c t i n s o m e c a s e s m a y c a u s e a s u d d e n
r e v e r s e r e a c t i o n , k i c k i n g t h e g u i d e b a r u p a n d
b a c k t o w a r d s t h e o p e r a t o r .
P i n c h i n g t h e s a w c h a i n a l o n g t h e t o p o f t h e g u i d e
b a r m a y p u s h t h e g u i d e b a r r a p i d l y b a c k t o w a r d s
t h e o p e r a t o r .
Ei t h e r o f t h e s e r e a c t i o n s m a y c a u s e y o u t o l o s e
c o n t r o l o f t h e s a w w h i c h c o u l d r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s
       
s a f e t y d e v i c e s b u i l t i n t o y o u r s a w . A s a c h a i n s a w
u s e r , y o u s h o u l d t a k e s e v e r a l s t e p s t o k e e p y o u r
      
K i c k b a c k i s t h e r e s u l t o f c h a i n s a w m i s u s e a n d / o r
i n c o r r e c t o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s o r c o n d i t i o n s a n d
c a n b e a v o i d e d b y t a k i n g p r o p e r p r e c a u t i o n s a s
g i v e n b e l o w :
•


with both hands on the saw and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. K i c k b a c k f o r c e s c a n b e c o n -
t r o l l e d b y t h e o p e r a t o r , i f p r o p e r p r e c a u t i o n s
a r e t a k e n . Do n o t l e t g o o f t h e c h a i n s a w .
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•Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. T h i s h e l p s p r e v e n t u n i n -
t e n d e d t i p c o n t a c t a n d e n a b l e s b e t t e r c o n t r o l
o f t h e c h a i n s a w i n u n e x p e c t e d s i t u a t i o n s .
•Only use replacement guide bars and saw

In c o r r e c t r e p l a c e m e n t g u i d e b a r s a n d s a w
c h a i n s m a y c a u s e c h a i n b r e a k a g e a n d / o r
k i c k b a c k .
•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. De c r e a s i n g t h e d e p t h g a u g e h e i g h t
c a n l e a d t o i n c r e a s e d k i c k b a c k .
1 4. Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the chain saw.
󰀨
pack is removed. U n e x p e c t e d a c t u a t i o n o f t h e
      
      
Additional Safety Instructions
Personal protective equipment
1 . 
obstruct mobility.
2. Wear the following protective clothing during
work:
•A t e s t e d s a f e t y h e l m e t , i f a h a z a r d i s p r e -
s e n t e d b y f a l l i n g b r a n c h e s o r s i m i l a r ;
•A f a c e m a s k o r g o g g l e s ;
     󰀨  
m o u l d a b l e e a r p l u g s ) . O c t a v e b r a n d a n a l y s i s
upon request.
•F i r m l e a t h e r s a f e t y g l o v e s ;
•L o n g t r o u s e r s m a n u f a c t u r e d f r o m s t r o n g
f a b r i c ;
•P r o t e c t i v e d u n g a r e e s o f c u t -r e s i s t a n t f a b r i c ;
•S a f e t y s h o e s o r b o o t s w i t h n o n -s l i p s o l e s ,
s t e e l t o e s , a n d c u t -r e s i s t a n t f a b r i c l i n i n g ;
•A b r e a t h i n g m a s k , w h e n c a r r y i n g o u t w o r k
w h i c h p r o d u c e s d u s t ( e .g . s a w i n g d r y w o o d ) .
Operation
1 . 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:
•T h e c h a i n b r a k e i s w o r k i n g p r o p e r l y ;
•T h e r u n -d o w n b r a k e i s w o r k i n g p r o p e r l y ;
        
c o r r e c t l y ;
•T h e c h a i n h a s b e e n s h a r p e n e d a n d t e n -
s i o n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e r e g u l a t i o n s .
2. Do not start the chain saw with the chain cover
being installed on it. S t a r t i n g t h e c h a i n s a w w i t h
t h e c h a i n c o v e r b e i n g i n s t a l l e d o n i t m a y c a u s e
t h e c h a i n c o v e r t o t h r o w n o u t f o r w a r d r e s u l t i n g i n
       
operator.
Electrical and battery safety
1 . Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain. W a t e r e n t e r i n g t h e t o o l w i l l i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k
o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
2. 
T h e c e l l m a y e x p l o d e . C h e c k w i t h l o c a l c o d e s f o r
p o s s i b l e s p e c i a l d i s p o s a l i n s t r u c t i o n s .
3 . Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
R e l e a s e d e l e c t r o l y t e i s c o r r o s i v e a n d m a y c a u s e
d a m a g e t o t h e e y e s o r s k i n . It m a y b e t o x i c i f
s w a l l o w e d .
4. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6 . Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
7 . Do not replace the battery in the rain.
8. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
9. Do not leave the battery in the rain, nor charge,
use, or store the battery in a damp or wet
place.
1 0. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. If t h e
t e r m i n a l g e t s w e t o r l i q u i d e n t e r s i n s i d e o f b a t t e r y ,
t h e b a t t e r y m a y b e s h o r t c i r c u i t e d a n d t h e r e i s a
     
1 1 . After removing the battery from the machine or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
1 2. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
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 or tamper with the battery
cartridge.       
o r e x p l o s i o n .
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
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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

breakdown.
6 . Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge 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

8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. S u c h c o n d u c t m a y r e s u l t i n a
    
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
F o r c o m m e r c i a l t r a n s p o r t s e .g . b y t h i r d p a r t i e s ,
f o r w a r d i n g a g e n t s , s p e c i a l r e q u i r e m e n t o n p a c k -
a g i n g a n d l a b e l i n g m u s t b e o b s e r v e d .
F o r p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e i t e m b e i n g s h i p p e d , c o n s u l t -
i n g a n e x p e r t f o r h a z a r d o u s m a t e r i a l i s r e q u i r e d .
P l e a s e a l s o o b s e r v e p o s s i b l y m o r e d e t a i l e d
n a t i o n a l r e g u l a t i o n s .
   󰀨      
b a t t e r y i n s u c h a m a n n e r t h a t i t c a n n o t m o v e
a r o u n d i n t h e p a c k a g i n g .
1 1 . When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
1 2. Use the batteries only with the products
 In s t a l l i n g t h e b a t t e r i e s t o
      -
s i v e h e a t , e x p l o s i o n , o r l e a k o f e l e c t r o l y t e .
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
1 4. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
1 5. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-
diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge.      
b u r s t a n d m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e t o o l o r b a t t e r y c a r -
      
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri-
cal power lines. It m a y r e s u l t i n a m a l f u n c t i o n o r
b r e a k d o w n o f t h e t o o l o r b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e .
1 8. Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U s e o f n o n -g e n u i n e M a k i t a b a t t e r i e s , o r b a t t e r i e s t h a t
h a v e b e e n a l t e r e d , m a y r e s u l t i n t h e b a t t e r y b u r s t i n g
       
a l s o v o i d t h e M a k i t a w a r r a n t y f o r t h e M a k i t a t o o l a n d
c h a r g e r .
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1 . Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3 . Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Fig.2
1F r o n t h a n d g u a r d 2Lever 3G u i d e b a r
4S a w c h a i n 5G u i d e b a r c o v e r 6󰀨 
7R earhandle 8S w i t c h t r i g g e r 9B a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e
1 0 F r o n t h a n d l e 1 1 O i l t a n k c a p 1 2 S p i k e b u m p e r
1 3 C h a i n c a t c h e r 1 4   - -

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
󰀨
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION: 󰀨
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-

cartridge. F a i l u r e t o h o l d t h e t o o l a n d t h e b a t t e r y
       󰀨  
a n d r e s u l t i n d a m a g e t o t h e t o o l a n d b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e
  
Fig.3: 1. R e d i n d i c a t o r 2. B u t t o n 3. B a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e
T o r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e , s l i d e i t f r o m t h e t o o l
w h i l e s l i d i n g t h e b u t t o n o n t h e f r o n t o f t h e c a r t r i d g e .
T o i n s t a l l t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e , a l i g n t h e t o n g u e o n t h e
b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e w i t h t h e g r o o v e i n t h e h o u s i n g a n d s l i p
i t i n t o p l a c e . In s e r t i t a l l t h e w a y u n t i l i t l o c k s i n p l a c e
w i t h a l i t t l e c l i c k . If y o u c a n s e e t h e r e d i n d i c a t o r a s
        
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If n o t ,
          
y o u o r s o m e o n e a r o u n d y o u .
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If t h e c a r t r i d g e d o e s n o t s l i d e i n e a s i l y , i t i s
n o t b e i n g i n s e r t e d c o r r e c t l y .
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Fig.4: 1. In d i c a t o r l a m p s 2. C h e c k b u t t o n
P r e s s t h e c h e c k b u t t o n o n t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e t o i n d i -
c a t e t h e r e m a i n i n g b a t t e r y c a p a c i t y . T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p s
l i g h t u p f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted 󰀨 Blinking
7 5% t o 1 00%
50% t o 7 5%
25% t o 50%
0% t o 25%
C h a r g e t h e
b a t t e r y .
T h e b a t t e r y
m a y h a v e
m a l f u n c t i o n e d .
NOTE: De p e n d i n g o n t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e a n d t h e
     󰀨 
f r o m t h e a c t u a l c a p a c i t y .
NOTE:         
t h e b a t t e r y p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m w o r k s .
Tool / battery protection system
T h e t o o l i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a t o o l / b a t t e r y p r o t e c t i o n s y s -
     󰀨   
m o t o r t o e x t e n d t o o l a n d b a t t e r y l i f e . T h e t o o l w i l l a u t o -
m a t i c a l l y s t o p d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n i f t h e t o o l o r b a t t e r y i s
p l a c e d u n d e r o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s :
Overload protection
W h e n t h e t o o l o r b a t t e r y i s o p e r a t e d i n a m a n n e r t h a t
c a u s e s i t t o d r a w a n a b n o r m a l l y h i g h c u r r e n t , t h e t o o l
        󰀨
a n d s t o p t h e a p p l i c a t i o n t h a t c a u s e d t h e t o o l t o b e c o m e
o v e r l o a d e d . T h e n t u r n t h e t o o l o n t o r e s t a r t .
Overheat protection
W h e n t h e t o o l o r b a t t e r y i s o v e r h e a t e d , t h e t o o l s t o p s
a u t o m a t i c a l l y . In t h i s c a s e , l e t t h e t o o l a n d b a t t e r y c o o l
b e f o r e t u r n i n g t h e t o o l o n a g a i n .
NOTE: In h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e e n v i r o n m e n t , t h e o v e r -
h e a t p r o t e c t i o n l i k e l y t o w o r k a n d t h e t o o l s t o p s
a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
Overdischarge protection
W h e n t h e b a t t e r y c a p a c i t y i s n o t e n o u g h , t h e t o o l s t o p s
a u t o m a t i c a l l y . In t h i s c a s e , r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e
t o o l a n d c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y .
Protections against other causes
P r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m i s a l s o d e s i g n e d f o r o t h e r c a u s e s
t h a t c o u l d d a m a g e t h e t o o l a n d a l l o w s t h e t o o l t o s t o p
a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T a k e a l l t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s t o c l e a r t h e
c a u s e s , w h e n t h e t o o l h a s b e e n b r o u g h t t o a t e m p o r a r y
h a l t o r s t o p i n o p e r a t i o n .
    󰀨       
r e s t a r t .
2. C h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y ( i e s ) o r r e p l a c e i t / t h e m w i t h
r e c h a r g e d b a t t e r y ( i e s ) .
3 . L e t t h e m a c h i n e a n d b a t t e r y ( i e s ) c o o l d o w n .
If n o i m p r o v e m e n t c a n b e f o u n d b y r e s t o r i n g p r o t e c t i o n
s y s t e m , t h e n c o n t a c t y o u r l o c a l M a k i t a S e r v i c e C e n t e r .
NOTICE: If the tool stops due to a cause
not described above, refer to the section for
troubleshooting.

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Switch action
WARNING: For your safety, this tool is
󰀨
the tool from unintended starting. Never use the
tool if it starts when you pull the switch trigger
󰀨 A s k y o u r l o c a l
M a k i t a S e r v i c e C e n t e r f o r r e p a i r s .
WARNING: Never disable the lock function or
󰀨
CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger forcibly
󰀨 T h e s w i t c h
m a y b r e a k .
Fig.5: 1. 󰀨  2. S w i t c h t r i g g e r
T o p r e v e n t t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r f r o m b e i n g a c c i d e n t a l l y
 󰀨       
  󰀨      
R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r t o s t o p .
Checking the chain brake
CAUTION: Hold the chain saw with both
hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle
with your right hand, the front handle with your
left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact
with any object.
CAUTION: Should the saw chain not stop
immediately when this test is performed, the
saw may not be used under any circumstances.
Consult our authorized service center.
1.   󰀨     
t r i g g e r . T h e s a w c h a i n s t a r t s i m m e d i a t e l y .
2. P u s h t h e f r o n t h a n d g u a r d f o r w a r d s w i t h t h e b a c k
o f y o u r h a n d . M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e c h a i n s a w c o m e s t o a n
i m m e d i a t e s t a n d s t i l l .
Fig.6: 1. F r o n t h a n d g u a r d 2. U n l o c k e d p o s i t i o n
3. L o c k e d p o s i t i o n
Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION: If the saw chain does not stop
within one second in this test, stop using the
chain saw and consult our authorized service
center.
R u n t h e c h a i n s a w t h e n r e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r c o m -
p l e t e l y . T h e s a w c h a i n m u s t c o m e t o a s t a n d s t i l l w i t h i n
one second.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
󰀨
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION: Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION: The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
Installing the saw chain
T o i n s t a l l t h e s a w c h a i n , p e r f o r m t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s :
1. R e l e a s e t h e c h a i n b r a k e b y p u l l i n g t h e f r o n t h a n d
guard.
2. P u l l t h e l e v e r u p w h i l e p r e s s i n g i t s e d g e .
Fig.7: 1. Lever
3. T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t
  󰀨
Fig.8: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
4. R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r .
5. C h e c k t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e s a w c h a i n . M a t c h t h e
d i r e c t i o n o f t h e s a w c h a i n w i t h t h a t o f t h e m a r k o n t h e
c h a i n s a w b o d y .
Fig.9: 1. M a r k o n c h a i n s a w b o d y
6. F i t o n e e n d o f t h e s a w c h a i n o n t h e t o p o f t h e
g u i d e b a r .
7. F i t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e s a w c h a i n a r o u n d t h e
s p r o c k e t , t h e n a t t a c h t h e g u i d e b a r t o t h e c h a i n s a w
body.
Fig.10: 1. S p r o c k e t
8.          
      
Fig.11: 1.   2.  
9. P l a c e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r o n t h e c h a i n s a w s o t h a t
         
g u i d e b a r .
Fig.12: 1. S p r o c k e t c o v e r 2. G u i d e b a r 3. H o l e
10. T u r n t h e l e v e r c l o c k w i s e f u l l y a n d t u r n b a c k t h e
        
t e n s i o n .
11.         
     
12. T u r n t h e l e v e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r i s
s e c u r e d t h e n r e t u r n i t t o t h e o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .
Fig.13: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r

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Removing the saw chain
T o r e m o v e t h e s a w c h a i n , p e r f o r m t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s :
1. R e l e a s e t h e c h a i n b r a k e b y p u l l i n g t h e f r o n t h a n d
guard.
2.         
t h e s a w c h a i n t e n s i o n .
Fig.14: 1.  
3. P u l l t h e l e v e r u p w h i l e p r e s s i n g i t s e d g e .
Fig.15: 1. Lever
4. T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t
  󰀨
Fig.16: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
5. R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r t h e n r e m o v e t h e s a w
c h a i n a n d g u i d e b a r f r o m t h e c h a i n s a w b o d y .
Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the saw chain too
much. Ex c e s s i v e l y h i g h t e n s i o n o f s a w c h a i n m a y
c a u s e b r e a k a g e o f s a w c h a i n , w e a r o f t h e g u i d e b a r
     
CAUTION: A chain which is too loose can
󰀨
accident.
T h e s a w c h a i n m a y b e c o m e l o o s e a f t e r m a n y h o u r s
o f u s e . F r o m t i m e t o t i m e c h e c k t h e s a w c h a i n t e n s i o n
b e f o r e u s e .
1. P u l l t h e l e v e r u p w h i l e p r e s s i n g i t s e d g e .
Fig.17: 1. Lever
2. T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e a l i t t l e t o l o o s e n
t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r l i g h t l y .
Fig.18: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
3.          
         
t o l o o s e n , t u r n t o t h e " + " d i r e c t i o n t o t i g h t e n . T i g h t e n t h e
            
g u i d e b a r r a i l a s i l l u s t r a t e d .
Fig.19: 1.   2. G u i d e b a r 3. S a w c h a i n
4. K e e p h o l d i n g t h e g u i d e b a r l i g h t l y a n d t i g h t e n t h e
s p r o c k e t c o v e r . M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e s a w c h a i n d o e s n o t
l o o s e a t t h e l o w e r s i d e .
5. R e t u r n t h e l e v e r t o t h e o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .
         
s i d e o f t h e b a r .
OPERATION
Lubrication
CAUTION: Do not operate the chain saw when
the tank is empty. Replenish the oil in due time
before the tank is empty.
CAUTION: Prevent the oil from coming into
contact with the skin and eyes. Contact with the
eyes causes irritation. In the event of eye contact,
󰀨
water, then consult a doctor at once.
CAUTION: Never use waste oil. Waste oil con-
tains carcinogenic substances. The contaminants
in waste oil cause accelerated wear of the oil
pump, the bar and the chain. Waste oil is harmful
to the environment.
NOTICE: 
time, it may take up to two minutes for the saw chain
󰀨-
anism. Run the saw without load until it does so.
NOTICE: 
-

The oil delivery may otherwise be impaired.
NOTICE: Use the saw chain oil exclusively for
Makita chain saws or equivalent oil available in
the market.
NOTICE: Never use oil including dust and parti-
cles or volatile oil.
NOTICE: When pruning trees, use botanical oil.
Mineral oil may harm trees.
NOTICE: Before the cutting operation, make sure
that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.
S a w c h a i n i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y l u b r i c a t e d w h e n t h e t o o l i s i n
o p e r a t i o n . C h e c k t h e a m o u n t o f r e m a i n i n g o i l i n t h e o i l
t a n k p e r i o d i c a l l y t h r o u g h t h e o i l i n s p e c t i o n w i n d o w .
Fig.20: 1. O i l t a n k c a p 2. O i l i n s p e c t i o n w i n d o w
       
1. C l e a n t h e a r e a a r o u n d t h e o i l t a n k c a p t h o r o u g h l y
t o p r e v e n t a n y d i r t f r o m e n t e r i n g t h e o i l t a n k .
2. L a y t h e c h a i n s a w o n i t s s i d e a n d r e m o v e t h e o i l
t a n k c a p .
3. F i l l t h e o i l t a n k w i t h t h e o i l . T h e p r o p e r a m o u n t o f
o i l i s 1 50 m l .
4.         
5. W i p e a w a y a n y s p i l t c h a i n o i l c a r e f u l l y .
NOTE:    󰀩       
t h e s l o t t e d s c r e w d r i v e r i n t o t h e s l o t o f t h e o i l t a n k
c a p , a n d t h e n r e m o v e t h e o i l t a n k c a p b y t u r n i n g i t
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e .
Fig.21: 1. S l o t 2. S l o t t e d s c r e w d r i v e r
        
t r e e . S t a r t i t a n d w a i t u n t i l l u b r i c a t i o n o n s a w c h a i n i s
adequate.
Fig.22

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Working with the chain saw
CAUTION: 
minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse
or cradle.
CAUTION: When sawing precut timber, use a
safe support (saw horse or cradle). Do not steady
the workpiece with your foot, and do not allow
anyone else to hold or steady it.
CAUTION: Secure round pieces against
rotation.
CAUTION: Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION: 
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION: Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
NOTICE: Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE: Do not cover the vents of the tool.
B r i n g t h e b o t t o m e d g e o f t h e c h a i n s a w b o d y i n t o
c o n t a c t w i t h t h e b r a n c h t o b e c u t b e f o r e s w i t c h i n g o n .
O t h e r w i s e i t m a y c a u s e t h e g u i d e b a r t o w o b b l e , r e s u l t -
            
m o v i n g i t d o w n b y u s i n g t h e w e i g h t o f t h e c h a i n s a w .
Fig.23
If y o u c a n n o t c u t t h e t i m b e r r i g h t t h r o u g h w i t h a s i n g l e
s t r o k e :
A p p l y l i g h t p r e s s u r e t o t h e h a n d l e a n d c o n t i n u e s a w i n g
a n d d r a w t h e c h a i n s a w b a c k a l i t t l e ; t h e n a p p l y t h e
         
the handle.
Fig.24
Bucking
1. R e s t t h e b o t t o m e d g e o f t h e c h a i n s a w b o d y o n
t h e w o o d t o b e c u t .
Fig.25
2. W i t h t h e s a w c h a i n r u n n i n g , s a w i n t o t h e w o o d
w h i l e u s i n g t h e r e a r h a n d l e t o r a i s e t h e s a w a n d t h e
f r o n t o n e t o g u i d e i t . U s e t h e s p i k e b u m p e r a s a p i v o t .
3. C o n t i n u e t h e c u t b y a p p l y i n g s l i g h t p r e s s u r e t o
t h e f r o n t h a n d l e , e a s i n g t h e s a w b a c k s l i g h t l y . M o v e
t h e s p i k e b u m p e r f u r t h e r d o w n t h e t i m b e r a n d r a i s e t h e
fronthandle again.
NOTICE: When making several cuts, switch the
󰀨
CAUTION: If the upper edge of the bar is used

your direction if the chain becomes trapped. For
this reason, cut with the lower edge, so that the

Fig.26
W h e n y o u c u t a w o o d u n d e r t e n s i o n , c u t t h e p r e s s u r e d
          
s i d e ( B ) . T h i s p r e v e n t s t h e b a r f r o m b e c o m i n g t r a p p e d .
Fig.27
Limbing
CAUTION: Limbing may only be performed by
trained persons. A h a z a r d i s p r e s e n t e d b y t h e r i s k
o f k i c k b a c k .
W h e n l i m b i n g , s u p p o r t t h e c h a i n s a w o n t h e t r u n k i f
p o s s i b l e . Do n o t c u t w i t h t h e t i p o f t h e b a r , a s t h i s p r e s -
e n t s a r i s k o f k i c k b a c k .
P a y p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n t o b r a n c h e s u n d e r t e n s i o n . Do
n o t c u t u n s u p p o r t e d b r a n c h e s f r o m b e l o w .
Do n o t s t a n d o n t h e f e l l e d t r u n k w h e n l i m b i n g .
Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts
CAUTION: Burrowing and parallel-to-grain
cuts may only be carried out by persons with
special training. T h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f k i c k b a c k p r e s e n t s
  
P e r f o r m p a r a l l e l -t o -g r a i n c u t s a t a s s h a l l o w a n a n g l e a s
p o s s i b l e . T a k e a n e x t r a c a u t i o n w h e n c a r r y i n g o u t t h e
c u t a s t h e s p i k e b u m p e r c a n n o t b e u s e d .
Fig.28
Felling
CAUTION: Felling work may only be per-
formed by trained persons. T h e w o r k i s h a z a r d o u s .
O b s e r v e l o c a l r e g u l a t i o n s i f y o u w i s h t o f e l l a t r e e .
Fig.29: 1. F e l l i n g a r e a
—B e f o r e s t a r t i n g f e l l i n g w o r k , e n s u r e t h a t :
•O n l y p e r s o n s i n v o l v e d i n t h e f e l l i n g o p e r a t i o n
a r e i n t h e v i c i n i t y ;
•
A n y p e r s o n i n v o l v e d h a s a n u n h i n d e r e d p a t h
o f r e t r e a t t h r o u g h a r a n g e o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y
45° e i t h e r s i d e o f t h e f e l l i n g a x i s . C o n s i d e r t h e
a d d i t i o n a l r i s k o f t r i p p i n g o v e r e l e c t r i c a l c a b l e s ;
•T h e b a s e o f t h e t r u n k i s f r e e o f f o r e i g n
   
        
d i s t a n c e o f 2 1 / 2 t r e e l e n g t h s i n t h e d i r e c t i o n
i n w h i c h t h e t r e e w i l l f a l l .
—C o n s i d e r t h e f o l l o w i n g w i t h r e s p e c t t o e a c h t r e e :
•Di r e c t i o n o f l e a n ;
•L o o s e o r d r y b r a n c h e s ;
•H e i g h t o f t h e t r e e ;
•N aturaloverhang;
•W h e t h e r o r n o t t h e t r e e i s r o t t e n .
—C o n s i d e r t h e w i n d s p e e d a n d d i r e c t i o n . Do n o t
c a r r y o u t f e l l i n g w o r k i f t h e w i n d i s g u s t i n g s t r o n g l y .
—
T r i m m i n g o f r o o t s w e l l i n g s : B e g i n w i t h t h e l a r g e s t s w e l l -
         
—S t a n d t o t h e s i d e o f t h e f a l l i n g t r e e . K e e p a n a r e a
c l e a r t o t h e r e a r o f t h e f a l l i n g t r e e u p t o a n a n g l e o f
45° e i t h e r s i d e o f t h e t r e e a x i s ( r e f e r t o t h e “ f e l l i n g
      
—A n e s c a p e p a t h s h o u l d b e p l a n n e d a n d c l e a r e d
a s n e c e s s a r y b e f o r e c u t s a r e s t a r t e d . T h e e s c a p e
p a t h s h o u l d e x t e n d b a c k a n d d i a g o n a l l y t o t h e r e a r
         
Fig.30: 1. F e l l i n g d i r e c t i o n 2. Da n g e r z o n e
3. Es c a p e r o u t e

18 ENGLISH
W h e n f e l l i n g t r e e s , f o l l o w t h e p r o c e d u r e s b e l o w :
1.
C u t a s c a r f a s c l o s e t o t h e g r o u n d a s p o s s i b l e . F i r s t m a k e
t h e h o r i z o n t a l c u t t o a d e p t h o f 1 / 5 -1 / 3 o f t h e t r u n k d i a m e t e r .
Do n o t m a k e t h e s c a r f t o o l a r g e . T h e n m a k e t h e d i a g o n a l c u t .
Fig.31
NOTE: T h e s c a r f d e t e r m i n e s t h e d i r e c t i o n i n w h i c h
t h e t r e e w i l l f a l l , a n d g u i d e s i t . It i s m a d e o n t h e s i d e
t o w a r d s w h i c h t h e t r e e i s t o f a l l .
2. M a k e t h e b a c k c u t a l i t t l e h i g h e r t h a n t h e b a s e c u t o f
t h e s c a r f . T h e b a c k c u t m u s t b e e x a c t l y h o r i z o n t a l . L e a v e
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 / 1 0 o f t h e t r u n k d i a m e t e r b e t w e e n t h e b a c k
           -
t i o n a c t a s a h i n g e . In s e r t w e d g e s i n t o t h e b a c k c u t i n t i m e .
Fig.32
WARNING: 
any circumstances. T h e t r e e w i l l o t h e r w i s e f a l l u n c h e c k e d .
NOTICE: Only plastic or aluminum wedges may
be used to keep the back cut open. The use of
iron wedges is prohibited.
Carrying tool
B e f o r e c a r r y i n g t h e t o o l , a l w a y s a p p l y t h e c h a i n b r a k e a n d
r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e f r o m t h e t o o l . T h e n a t t a c h t h e g u i d e
b a r c o v e r . A l s o c o v e r t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e w i t h t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r .
Fig.33: 1. G u i d e b a r c o v e r 2. B a t t e r y c o v e r
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
󰀨
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION: Always wear gloves when perform-
ing any inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
T o m a i n t a i n p r o d u c t S A F ET Y a n d R EL IA B IL IT Y ,
      
b e p e r f o r m e d b y M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d o r F a c t o r y S e r v i c e
C e n t e r s , a l w a y s u s i n g M a k i t a r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s .
Sharpening the saw chain
Sharpen the saw chain when:
•
M e a l y s a w d u s t i s p r o d u c e d w h e n d a m p w o o d i s c u t ;
       󰀩 
w h e n h e a v y p r e s s u r e i s a p p l i e d ;
•T h e c u t t i n g e d g e i s o b v i o u s l y d a m a g e d ;
•T h e s a w p u l l s t o t h e l e f t o r r i g h t i n t h e w o o d .
( c a u s e d b y u n e v e n s h a r p e n i n g o f t h e s a w c h a i n o r
d a m a g e t o o n e s i d e o n l y )
S h a r p e n t h e s a w c h a i n f r e q u e n t l y b u t a l i t t l e e a c h t i m e .
        󰀩 
r o u t i n e r e s h a r p e n i n g . W h e n t h e s a w c h a i n h a s b e e n
r e s h a r p e n e d s e v e r a l t i m e s , h a v e i t s h a r p e n e d i n o u r
a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e c e n t e r .
Sharpening criteria:
WARNING: An excessive distance between
the cutting edge and depth gauge increases the
risk of kickback.
Fig.34: 1. C u t t e r l e n g t h 2. Di s t a n c e b e t w e e n c u t t i n g
e d g e a n d d e p t h g a u g e 3. M i n i m u m c u t t e r
l e n g t h ( 3 m m )
       󰀨 
l e n g t h s p r e v e n t t h e s a w c h a i n f r o m r u n n i n g
s m o o t h l y a n d m a y c a u s e t h e s a w c h a i n t o b r e a k .
—Do n o t s h a r p e n t h e c h a i n w h e n t h e c u t t e r l e n g t h
h a s r e a c h e d 3 m m o r s h o r t e r . T h e c h a i n m u s t b e
r e p l a c e d w i t h n e w o n e .
—T h e c h i p t h i c k n e s s i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e d i s t a n c e
b e t w e e n t h e d e p t h g a u g e ( r o u n d n o s e ) a n d t h e
c u t t i n g e d g e .
—T h e b e s t c u t t i n g r e s u l t s a r e o b t a i n e d w i t h f o l l o w i n g
d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n c u t t i n g e d g e a n d d e p t h g a u g e .
•C h a i n b l a d e 90P X : 0.6 5 m m
Fig.35
—T h e s h a r p e n i n g a n g l e o f 3 0° m u s t b e t h e s a m e o n
  󰀨     
t o r u n r o u g h l y a n d u n e v e n l y , a c c e l e r a t e w e a r , a n d
l e a d t o c h a i n b r e a k s .
         -
e n i n g a n g l e i s k e p t a g a i n s t t h e t e e t h .
•C h a i n b l a d e 90P X : 55°

       
s a w c h a i n s t o s h a r p e n t h e c h a i n . N o r m a l r o u n d
   
           
f o l l o w s :
•C h a i n b l a d e 90P X : 4.5 m m
          -
     󰀨     
s t r o k e .
        
o f t h i s s h o r t e s t c u t t e r b e c o m e s t h e s t a n d a r d f o r a l l
o t h e r c u t t e r s o n t h e s a w c h a i n .
        
Fig.36: 1. F i l e 2. S a w c h a i n
          
      
h a s m a r k i n g s f o r t h e c o r r e c t s h a r p e n i n g a n g l e o f
3 0° ( a l i g n t h e m a r k i n g s p a r a l l e l t o t h e s a w c h a i n )
a n d l i m i t s t h e d e p t h o f p e n e t r a t i o n ( t o 4/ 5 o f t h e
 
Fig.37: 1. F i l e h o l d e r
—A f t e r s h a r p e n i n g t h e c h a i n , c h e c k t h e h e i g h t o f t h e
d e p t h g a u g e u s i n g t h e c h a i n g a u g e t o o l ( o p t i o n a l
a c c e s s o r y ) .
Fig.38
      
     
  󰀨       

19 ENGLISH
Cleaning the guide bar
C h i p s a n d s a w d u s t w i l l b u i l d u p i n t h e g u i d e b a r g r o o v e .
          
C l e a n o u t t h e c h i p s a n d s a w d u s t e v e r y t i m e w h e n y o u
s h a r p e n o r r e p l a c e t h e s a w c h a i n .
Fig.39
Cleaning the sprocket cover
C h i p s a n d s a w d u s t w i l l a c c u m u l a t e i n s i d e o f t h e
s p r o c k e t c o v e r . R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r a n d s a w
c h a i n f r o m t h e t o o l t h e n c l e a n t h e c h i p s a n d s a w d u s t .
Fig.40
Cleaning the oil discharge hole
S m a l l d u s t o r p a r t i c l e s m a y b e b u i l t u p i n t h e o i l d i s -
c h a r g e h o l e d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n . T h e s e d u s t o r p a r t i c l e s
         󰀩
l u b r i c a t i o n o n t h e w h o l e s a w c h a i n . W h e n a p o o r c h a i n
o i l d e l i v e r y o c c u r s a t t h e t o p o f g u i d e b a r , c l e a n t h e o i l
d i s c h a r g e h o l e a s f o l l o w s .
1. R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r a n d s a w c h a i n f r o m
t h e t o o l .
2. R e m o v e t h e s m a l l d u s t o r p a r t i c l e s u s i n g a s l o t t e d
s c r e w d r i v e r o r t h e l i k e .
Fig.41: 1. S l o t t e d s c r e w d r i v e r 2. O i l d i s c h a r g e h o l e
3. In s e r t t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e i n t o t h e t o o l . P u l l t h e
        󰀨  
d i s c h a r g e h o l e b y d i s c h a r g i n g c h a i n o i l .
4. R e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e f r o m t h e t o o l .
R e i n s t a l l t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r a n d s a w c h a i n o n t h e t o o l .
Replacing the sprocket
CAUTION: A worn sprocket will damage a
new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this
case.
        
t h e s p r o c k e t .
Fig.42: 1. S p r o c k e t 2. A r e a s t o b e w o r n o u t
       
s p r o c k e t .
Fig.43: 1. L o c k i n g r i n g 2. S p r o c k e t
NOTICE: Make sure that the sprocket is installed

Storing the tool
1. C l e a n t h e t o o l b e f o r e s t o r i n g . R e m o v e a n y c h i p s
a n d s a w d u s t f r o m t h e t o o l a f t e r r e m o v i n g t h e s p r o c k e t
c o v e r .
2. A f t e r c l e a n i n g t h e t o o l , r u n i t u n d e r n o l o a d t o l u b r i -
c a t e t h e s a w c h a i n a n d g u i d e b a r .
3. C o v e r t h e g u i d e b a r w i t h t h e g u i d e b a r c o v e r .
4. Em p t y t h e o i l t a n k .

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Instructions for periodic maintenance
T o e n s u r e l o n g l i f e , p r e v e n t d a m a g e a n d e n s u r e t h e f u l l f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e s a f e t y f e a t u r e s , t h e f o l l o w i n g m a i n t e n a n c e
m u s t b e p e r f o r m e d r e g u l a r l y . W a r r a n t y c l a i m s c a n b e r e c o g n i z e d o n l y i f t h i s w o r k i s p e r f o r m e d r e g u l a r l y a n d p r o p -
e r l y . F a i l u r e t o p e r f o r m t h e p r e s c r i b e d m a i n t e n a n c e w o r k c a n l e a d t o a c c i d e n t s ! T h e u s e r o f t h e c h a i n s a w m u s t n o t
p e r f o r m m a i n t e n a n c e w o r k w h i c h i s n o t d e s c r i b e d i n t h e i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l . A l l s u c h w o r k m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t b y o u r
a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e c e n t e r .
Check item / Operating time Before
operation
Everyday Every week Every 3
month
Annually Before
storage
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b u t t o n
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