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 (5.4 fl oz). After refill-
ing the tank, make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened
securely.
Fig.25
► 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.26
► 1. Slot 2. Box wrench
1
2
3
1
2
After refilling, hold the tool away from the tree. Start it
and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate.
Fig.27
Attaching the shoulder harness
CAUTION:
When you use the tool in combi-
nation of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, do not use the shoulder
harness included in the tool package, but use the
hanging band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness included in the
tool package and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the tool or backpack-type power supply is difficult in
case of an emergency, and it may cause an accident
or injury. For the recommended hanging band, ask
Makita Authorized Service Centers.
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached to the tool. Before operation, adjust the
shoulder harness according to the user size to
prevent fatigue.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the shoulder harness is properly attached to the
hanger on the tool.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the buckle of the shoulder harness is fastened
firmly.
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
dedicated to this tool. Do not use other shoulder
harnesses.
1.
Put on the shoulder harness and fasten the
buckle.
Fig.28
► 1. Buckle
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