Makita EY403MP Manual De Instrucciones página 12

5. Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket
cover, then loosen it a bit for tension adjustment.
► Fig.5: 1. Retaining nut
Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the saw chain too
much. Excessively high tension of saw chain may
cause breakage of saw chain and wear of the guide
bar.
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the
sprocket cover lightly.
► Fig.6: 1. Retaining nut
2. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the
chain tension. Turn the chain adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to tighten, turn it clockwise to loosen.
Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw
chain fits in the guide bar rail as illustrated.
► Fig.7: 1. Guide bar 2. Saw chain 3. Chain adjusting
screw
3. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and attach the
sprocket cover.
Make sure that the saw chain does not loose at the
lower side.
4. Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket
cover.
► Fig.8: 1. Retaining nut
Mounting the attachment pipe
CAUTION:
Always check that the attachment
pipe is secured after installation. Improper instal-
lation may cause the attachment falling off from the
power unit and cause personal injury.
Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.
1. Turn the lever of the power unit toward the attach-
ment side.
► Fig.9: 1. Lever
2. Remove the cap of the attachment. Align the pin
with the arrow mark and insert the attachment pipe until
the release button pops up.
► Fig.10: 1. Release button 2. Arrow mark 3. Pin
3. Turn the lever toward the power unit side.
► Fig.11: 1. Lever
Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the
pipe.
To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach-
ment side and pull the pipe out while pressing down the
release button.
► Fig.12: 1. Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe
OPERATION
Lubrication
NOTICE:
When filling the chain oil for the first
time, or refilling the tank after it has been com-
pletely emptied, add oil up to the bottom edge of
the filler neck. 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 oil tank cap is tightened securely.
Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in
operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil
tank periodically.
► Fig.13: 1. Oil tank
To refill the tank, place the tool on a flat surface, then
push the button on the oil tank cap so that the button on
the other side stands up, and then remove the oil tank
cap by turning it.
The proper amount of oil is 160 ml. After refilling the
tank, make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened
securely.
► Fig.14: 1. Oil tank cap 2. Tighten 3. Loosen
NOTE: If it is difficult to remove the oil tank cap,
insert the box wrench into the slot of the oil tank
cap, and then remove the oil tank cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
► Fig.15: 1. Slot 2. Box wrench
After refilling, hold the tool away from the tree. Start it
and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate.
► Fig.16
Working with the tool
CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly with both
hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
CAUTION:
When cutting through branches,
be careful not to lose your balance due to the
weight of the tool head.
CAUTION:
Always keep escape route in case
a cut branch falls towards the operator.
CAUTION:
Never use the tip of the guide bar
for cutting. Otherwise, dangerous kickback may
occur, and it may result in personal injury.
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