Cordless PVC Saw MODEL UC170D 002270 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s.
SPECIFICATIONS Model UC170D Chain speed per minute 200 m/min. Length of guide bar 170 mm (6-11/16”) Saw chain Type For PVC tubing Pitch 3/16” No. of drive links 62 Overall length 510 mm (20”) Net weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) Battery Charger DC1414 Input A. C. only 50 Hz - 60 Hz Output D. C. 7.2 V - 14.4 V Battery Cartridge 1222 Voltage Charging time 1234 1235 12 V 45 min. 60 min. 70 min. • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
4. Keep Children Away Do not let visitors contact saw. All visitors should be kept away from work area. 5. Store Idle Saw When not in use, saws should be stored in a dry, and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of children. When storing saw, use a scabbard or carrying case. 6. Do not Force Saw It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. 7. Use Right Tool Cut PVC tubing only.
running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the saw handles. (2) Do not over reach. (3) Keep proper footing and balance at all times. (4) Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact ground or other obstruction. (5) Do not cut above shoulder height. (6) Use devices such as special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kickback. (7) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. 16. Replacement Parts when servicing use only identical replacement parts. 17.
PVC Saw Nomenclature 002377 2 1 8 10 6 9 7 12 3 11 5 4 1. Front handle 7. Battery cartridge 2. Front handle guard 8. Guide bar 3. Bumper 9. Lock-off button 4. Fastening bolt 10. Rear handle 5. Sprocket guard 11. Switch trigger 6. Bar tip guard 12. Saw chain Bar Tip Guard - An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Saw powerhead - A saw without the saw chain and guide bar.
Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with specific saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with other saws. Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the PVC tubing and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar. Bumper - Front face of the saw head which maintains position while sawing.
9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately. 10. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 11. Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required, Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 12.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 002271 1 2 Installing or removing battery cartridge • Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge. • To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge. • To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click.
NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times.
002272 Switch action 1 • 2 CAUTION: Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
002274 While pushing the guide bar against the tool, slide the bar towards the sprocket till it stops. Keeping the guide bar in the position, tighten the bolt to secure the guide bar for easy saw chain replacement. Remove the saw chain by disengaging it from the sprocket. 002275 To install the saw chain, first, making sure that blades of the saw chain are correctly placed as illustrated hook one end of the saw chain on the top of the guide bar. And then hook the other end on the sprocket of the tool.
NOTE: • 002278 A fresh saw chain is apt to become loose on the guide bar. Therefore, it is recommended to check the saw chain tension occasionally while it is fresh. A poorly strained saw chain can slip off the guide bar. Keep saw waste, dust or dirt away from the place where you will install/remove saw chain or adjust saw chain tension. Installing or removing guide bar To remove the guide bar, first remove the sprocket guard and saw chain as described in the “Installing or removing saw chain” section.
002281 While pushing the guide bar against the tool, slide the bar towards the sprocket till it stops. And then tighten the bolt firmly. OPERATION • CAUTION: Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the motor is running. • Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Do not fail to secure workpiece so that it will not move suddenly during operation. Also be very careful with cutoff pieces.
• Do not continue operation any longer when the first battery gets empty because continuous operation using more than a battery will result in a burnt motor. • Be sure to keep the bumper in contact with the workpiece till a cut is finished. If not, the tool will be naturally pulled in the direction of the arrow, causing the top of the guide bar to wobble. 002283 1 1. Bumper • Do not cut the workpiece from the bottom.
MAINTENANCE • • 002286 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Always wear gloves when performing any inspection or maintenance. Cleaning guide bar Sometimes the groove on the guide bar may be clogged with saw waste during cutting the workpiece, preventing the saw chain from running smoothly on the guide bar. From time to time, therefore, remove the saw waste stuck in the groove.
Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to determine the location that provides Makita battery recycling. See your local Yellow Pages under “Tools-Electric”. ACCESARIES • CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
