Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with the lock-off button which prevents
the tool from unintended starting. Never use the
tool if it starts when you pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off button. A s k y o u r l o c a l
M a k i t a S e r v i c e C e n t e r f o r r e p a i r s .
WARNING:
Never disable the lock function or
tape down the lock-off button.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger forcibly
without pressing the lock-off button. T h e s w i t c h
m a y b r e a k .
► Fig.5: 1. Lock-off button 2. S w i t c h t r i g g e r
T o p r e v e n t t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r f r o m
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
R e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r t o s t o p .
Checking the chain brake
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw with both
hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle
with your right hand, the front handle with your
left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact
with any object.
CAUTION:
Should the saw chain not stop
immediately when this test is performed, the
saw may not be used under any circumstances.
Consult our authorized service center.
1.
Press the lock-off button, then pull the switch
t r i g g e r . T h e s a w c h a i n s t a r t s i m m e d i a t e l y .
2.
P u s h t h e f r o n t h a n d g u a r d f o r w a r d s w i t h t h e b a c k
o f y o u r h a n d . M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e c h a i n s a w c o m e s t o a n
i m m e d i a t e s t a n d s t i l l .
► Fig.6: 1. F r o n t h a n d g u a r d 2. U n l o c k e d p o s i t i o n
3. L o c k e d p o s i t i o n
Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION:
If the saw chain does not stop
within one second in this test, stop using the
chain saw and consult our authorized service
center.
R u n t h e c h a i n s a w t h e n r e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r c o m -
p l e t e l y . T h e s a w c h a i n m u s t c o m e t o a s t a n d s t i l l w i t h i n
o n e s e c o n d .
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION:
The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
Installing the saw chain
T o i n s t a l l t h e s a w c h a i n , p e r f o r m
1.
R e l e a s e t h e c h a i n b r a k e b y p u l l i n g t h e f r o n t h a n d
g u a r d .
2.
P u l l t h e l e v e r u p w h i l e p r e s s i n g i t s e d g e .
► Fig.7: 1. L e v e r
3.
T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t
cover comes off.
► Fig.8: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
4.
R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r .
5.
C h e c k t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e s a w c h a i n . M a t c h t h e
d i r e c t i o n o f t h e s a w c h a i n w i t h t h a t o f t h e m a r k o n t h e
c h a i n s a w b o d y .
► Fig.9: 1. M a r k o n c h a i n s a w b o d y
6.
F i t o n e e n d o f t h e s a w c h a i n o n t h e t o p o f t h e
g u i d e b a r .
7.
F i t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e s a w c h a i n a r o u n d t h e
s p r o c k e t , t h e n a t t a c h t h e g u i d e b a r t o t h e c h a i n s a w
b o d y .
► Fig.10: 1. S p r o c k e t
8.
Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to slide the
adjusting pin in the direction of arrow.
► Fig.11: 1. Adjusting dial 2. Adjusting pin
9.
P l a c e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r o n t h e c h a i n s a w s o t h a t
the adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole on the
g u i d e b a r .
► Fig.12: 1. S p r o c k e t c o v e r 2. G u i d e b a r 3. H o l e
10. T u r n t h e l e v e r c l o c k w i s e f u l l y a n d t u r n b a c k t h e
lever a little to keep looseness for adjusting the chain
t e n s i o n .
11. Adjust the chain tension. Refer to the section for
adjusting saw chain tension for procedure.
12. T u r n t h e l e v e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r i s
s e c u r e d t h e n r e t u r n i t t o t h e o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .
► Fig.13: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s :