Makita DUC204 Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISHNOTICE: When filling the chain oil for the firsttime, or refilling the tank after it has been com-pletely emptied, add oil up to the bottom edge ofthe filler neck. The oil delivery may otherwise beimpaired.NOTICE: Use the saw chain oil exclusively forMakita chain saws or equivalent oil available inthe 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 surethat the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAWCAUTION: The first time user should, as aminimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horseor cradle.CAUTION: When sawing precut timber, use asafe support (saw horse or cradle). Do not steadythe workpiece with your foot, and do not allowanyone else to hold or steady it.CAUTION: Secure round pieces againstrotation.CAUTION: Keep all parts of the body awayfrom the saw chain when the motor is operating.CAUTION: Hold the chain saw firmly withboth hands when the motor is running.CAUTION: Do not overreach. Keep properfooting and balance at all times.NOTICE: Never toss or drop the tool.NOTICE: Do not cover the vents of the tool.Pruning treesBring the chain saw body into contact with the branch tobe cut before switching on. Otherwise it may cause theguide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator. Sawthe wood to be cut by just moving it down by using theweight of the chain saw.► Fig.19If you cannot cut the timber right through with a singlestroke:Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawingand draw the chain saw back a little.► Fig.20When cutting thick branches, first make a shallowundercut and then make the finish cut from the top.► Fig.21If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, thebranch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without ashallow undercut, the branch may splinter.► Fig.22Bucking1. Rest the chain saw body on the wood to be cut.► Fig.232. With the saw chain running, saw into the woodwhile using the top handle to raise the saw and the frontone to guide it.3. Continue the cut by applying slight pressure to thetop handle, easing the saw back slightly.NOTICE: When making several cuts, switch thechain saw off between cuts.CAUTION: If the upper edge of the bar is usedfor cutting, the chain saw may be deflected inyour direction if the chain becomes trapped. Forthis reason, cut with the lower edge, so that thesaw will be deflected away from your body.► Fig.24When you cut a wood under tension, cut the pressuredside (A) first. Then make the final cut from the tensionedside (B). This prevents the bar from becoming trapped.► Fig.25LimbingCAUTION: Limbing may only be performed bytrained persons. A hazard is presented by the riskof kickback.When limbing, support the chain saw on the trunk ifpossible. Do not cut with the tip of the bar, as this pres-ents a risk of kickback.Pay particular attention to branches under tension. Donot cut unsupported branches from below.Do not stand on the felled trunk when limbing.Carrying toolBefore carrying the tool, always apply the chain brakeand remove the battery cartridges from the tool. Thenattach the guide bar cover. Also cover the battery car-tridge with the battery cover.► Fig.26: 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery coverMAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.CAUTION: Always wear gloves when perform-ing any inspection or maintenance.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.