Use and Care Manual
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2. Make the back cut a little higher than the base
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tal. Leave approximately 1/10 of the trunk diameter
the uncut trunk portion act as a hinge. Insert wedges
into the back cut in time.
WARNING:
under any circumstances.
fall unchecked.
NOTICE: Only plastic or aluminum wedges may
be used to keep the back cut open. The use of
iron wedges is prohibited.
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, always apply the chain brake
attach the guide bar cover. Also cover the battery car-
tridge with the battery cover.
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1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: Always wear gloves when perform-
ing any inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Sharpening the saw chain
Sharpen the saw chain when:
(caused by uneven sharpening of the saw chain or
damage to one side only)
Sharpen the saw chain frequently but a little each time.
routine resharpening. When the saw chain has been
resharpened several times, have it sharpened in our
authorized service center.
Sharpening criteria:
WARNING: An excessive distance between
the cutting edge and depth gauge increases the
risk of kickback.
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1. Cutter length 2. Distance between cutting edge
and depth gauge 3. Minimum cutter length (3 mm
— All cutter length must be equal. Different cutter
lengths prevent the saw chain from running
smoothly and may cause the saw chain to break.
— Do not sharpen the chain when the cutter length
must be replaced with new one.
between the depth gauge (round nose) and the
cutting edge.
distance between cutting edge and depth gauge.