Maintenance
1.
Have your equipment serviced by our autho-
rized service center, always using only genu-
ine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor
maintenance can shorten the life of the tool and
increase the risk of accidents.
2.
Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always switch off the tool
and remove the battery cartridge or the spark
plug cap. Wait until the tool cools down.
3.
Always wear protective gloves when handling
the saw chain.
4.
After each use, tighten all screws and nuts,
except for adjustment screws.
5.
Keep the saw chain sharp. If the saw chain
has become blunt and cutting performance is
poor, ask Makita authorized service center to
sharpen it or replace it with new one.
6.
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair
not described in this instruction manual. Ask
Makita authorized service center for such
work.
7.
Always use Makita genuine spare parts and
accessories only. Using parts or accessories
supplied by a third party may result in the tool
breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
8.
To reduce the risk of fire, never service the
equipment in the vicinity of fire.
Storage
1.
Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
and maintenance. Fit the guide bar cover.
Remove the battery cartridge or the spark plug
cap. Drain the fuel and chain oil after the tool
cools down.
Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
2.
tion out of reach of children.
3.
Do not prop the tool against something, such
as a wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and
cause an injury.
Electrical and battery safety
1.
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
2.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Saw chain
4
Retaining nut
7
Guide bar cover
3.
4.
5.
6.
First Aid
1.
2.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
dust containing chemicals which may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of
these chemicals are compounds found in pes-
ticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
2
Guide bar
5
Chain adjusting screw
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11 ENGLISH
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
In case of accident make sure that a first-aid
box is available in the vicinity of the opera-
tions. Immediately replace any item taken from
the first aid box.
When asking for help, give the following
information:
Place of accident
—
—
What happened
—
Number of injured persons
—
Kind of injuries
—
Your name
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
Use of this product can create
3
Oil tank cap
6
Front grip
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