Transport And Storage - Makita UC3030A Instrucciones De Manejo

a cut. Always observe the end of the bar.
- Never use the bar end for sawing. Be careful when
continuing to cut.
- When starting to perform a cut the chain must be
running.
- Ensure that the chain is always sharpened correctly.
Pay special attention to the hight of the depth limiter
(for detailed information see the chap. "Sharpening
the saw chain").
- Never cut several branches at the same time. When
cutting a branch ensure that no other branch is
touched.
- When crosscutting a trunk be aware of the trunks next
to it. It is recommended to use a saw jack.

Transport and storage

- Carry the electric chain saw with the tubular handle.
The saw bar indicates backwards. Never carry or
transport the electric chain saw with the chain
running.
- Never carry the saw by the power cord. Do not
disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.
- When changing your position during work switch of
the electric chain saw and actuate the chain brake in
order to prevent an inadvertent start of the chain.
- When transporting the electric chain saw over long
distances the power supply plug must be pulled out
and the bar protection cover, included in the delivery,
must be applied. (Fig. 21)
- Ensure safe positioning of the electric chain saw
during car transportation to avoid oil leakage.
- Store the saw in a secure, dry, lockable room out of
reach of children. It must not be stored outdoors.
- For storing the electric chain saw over a long period
of time or shipping it the oil tank must be completely
emptied.
- Only use approved and marked containers for
transporting and storing chain oil.
Maintenance
- For performing maintenance works switch of the
electric chain saw, pull out the power supply plug
and secure it. (Fig. 22)
- Before starting to work, always make sure that the saw
is in safe working order, in particular the chain brake
and run-out brake. Make sure that the saw chain is
always sharpened and tightened correctly. (Fig. 23)
- Have the chain brake and run-out brake inspected
regularly (see "Chain brake, run-out brake").
- Regularly check the cable to the power supply for
damage of the covering.
- Regularly clean the electric chain saw.
- If the plastic case is damaged, have it immediately
repaired by a skilled person.
- Regularly check the tank cap for tightness.
- Do not use the saw if the ON/OFF switch is defective.
Have it repaired by a qualifi ed person.
Observe the accident prevention instructions
issued by the competent trade federations and
insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifi cations on the electric
chain saw. You will endanger your safety.
Perform only the maintenance and repair works
described in the instruction manual. All other works
must be carried out by the MAKITA service. (Fig. 24)
Use only original MAKITA spare parts and
accessories.
Applying spare parts which are not original MAKITA
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parts or accesories and bar/chain combinations
or lengths results in a high risk of accidents. For
accidents and damage resulting from using sawing
devices or accesories which have not been approved
we cannot accept any responsibility.
First aid (Fig. 25)
For the event of a possible accident, please, make sure
that a fi rst aid box is always immediately available close
by. Immediately replace any items used from the fi rst
aid box.
Should you ask for help, please, give the following
information:
- place of accident
- what happened
- number of injured persons
- kind of injuries
- your name.
NOTE
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to
excessive vibration may experience injury to blood
vessels or the nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms to
occur in the fi ngers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep"
(numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation,
alteration of skin colour or of the skin. If any of these
symptoms occur, see a physician!