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.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
4 .
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 0 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.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Fig.2
1
Battery c artrid ge
4
S aw c h ain
7
C h ec k button
1 0
Main pow er sw itc h
1 3
S w itc h trigger
1 6
Box w renc h
1 9
G uid e bar c ov er
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
1 1 .
1 2. Use the batteries only with the products
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
U se o f non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries t h at
h a v e been altere d , ma y result in t h e batter y bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
also v oi d t h e Makita w arrant y f or t h e Makita tool an d
c h arger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1 .
2.
3.
4 .
2
F ront h and guard
5
R etaining nut
8
C apac ity ind ic ator
1 1
L oc k-of f lev er
1 4
F ront h and le
1 7
C h ain c atc h er
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to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
F or c ommer c ial transports e.g. b y t h ir d parties,
f or w ar d ing agents, spe c ial re q uirement on pa c k-
aging an d labeling must be obser v e d .
F or preparation o f t h e item being s h ippe d , c onsult-
ing an e x pert f or h a z ar d ous material is re q uire d .
P lease also obser v e possibl y more d etaile d
national regulations.
T ape or mask o f f open c onta c ts an d pa c k up t h e
batter y in su c h a manner t h at it c annot mo v e
aroun d in t h e pa c kaging.
Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
speci ed by Makita. I nstalling t h e batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
si v e h eat, e x plosion, or leak o f ele c trol y te.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 C - 40 C ( 0 F - 104 F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
3
G uid e bar
6
Chain adjusting screw
9
Main pow er lamp
1 2
R ear h and le
1 5
O il tank c ap
1 8
Adjusting screw (for oil pump)
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