Checking the run-down brake
Switch on the chain saw.
Release the switch trigger completely. The saw chain
must come to a standstill within one second.
CAUTION:
Should the saw chain not come to a stop within
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one second when this test is performed, the saw
must not be used. Consult a MAKITA specialist
repair shop.
Adjusting the chain lubrication
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You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting
screw. The amount of oil can be adjusted using the
universal wrench.
Carabiner (rope attachment point)
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1. Carabiner (rope attachment point)
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Carabiner (Rope attachment point) is for use of tool
hanging. Before using carabiner, pull it out and tie it with
a rope.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for its long
service life.
The tool may stop during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
1. Adjusting screw
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caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
When the tool is overloaded:
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At this time, release the switch trigger and
remove causes of overload and then pull the
switch trigger again to restart. When the tool
does not work even after pulling the switch
trigger, the battery power auto-stop is still at
work. Charge the battery cartridge before use.
When the remaining battery capacity becomes low:
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Recharge the battery cartridge.
Battery remaining capacity indicator (only for
models with Battery BL3622A)
Battery BL3622A is equipped with the battery remaining
capacity indicator.
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2
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Press the CHECK button to indicate the battery
remaining capacity. The indicator lamps will then light
for approx. three seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
E
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When only the lowermost indicator lamp (next to
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the "E") blinks, or when none of the indicator
lamps light, the battery capacity has run out, so
the tool does not operate. In these cases, charge
the battery or replace the empty battery with a fully
charged one.
When two or more indicator lamps do not light
•
even after charging is complete, the battery has
reached the end of its service life.
When the upper two and lower two indicator lamps
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light
alternately,
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1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button
Remaining capacity
Blinking
70% to 100%
F
45% to 70%
20% to 45%
0% to 20%
Charge the battery.
The battery may have
malfunctioned.
the
battery
may
have