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Makita UC120D Instruction Manual

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MODEL UC120D
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.
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  • Page 1 Cordless Chain Saw MODEL UC120D 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 . c o m...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model UC120D Saw chain Chain speed Length of Overall Net weight No. of drive per minute guide bar length Type Pitch links 115 mm 468 mm 2.2 kg 160 m/min. 25 AP 1/4” (4-1/2”) (18-1/2”) (4.8 lbs) Battery Cartridge 1222...

  • Page 3: Dress Properly

    11. Maintain Chain Saw With Care cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back so that you will not Keep tools sharp and clean for better and be struck when the tension in the wood safer performance. Follow instructions for fibers is released.
  • Page 4 (7) Only use replacement bars and chains pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip con- tact in some cases may cause a lightning specified by the manufacturer. fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide 16. Replacement Parts bar up and back towards the operator. when servicing use only identical replace- Pinching the saw chain along the top of ment parts.
  • Page 5 Chain Saw Nomenclature 001728 1. Front handle 7. Guide bar 2. Front handle guard 8. Lock-off button 3. Spike bar 9. Rear handle 4. Fastening bolt 10. Switch trigger 5. Sprocket guard 11. Saw chain 6. Bar tip guard 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.
  • Page 6 Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback performance require- ments of ANSI B175.1 when tested with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI per- formance requirements when used with other saws. Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the wood, and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge 001729 • Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge.
  • Page 8 After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. CAUTION: • 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.
  • Page 9 3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). • Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging 4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months. Switch action CAUTION: •...
  • Page 10 • In order to prevent kickback, do not remove the bar tip or replace the guide bar with one without a bar tip. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver. Remove the sprocket 001732 guard. 1. Screw 2. Sprocket guard Loosen the hex socket head bolt with the hex wrench pro- 001733 vided.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

    Adjusting saw chain tension The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension before use. Grasp the saw chain in the middle of the guide bar and lift up. 001736 The gap between the guide bar and the tie strap of the saw chain should be approx.
  • Page 12 Pruning trees CAUTION: • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. • Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single stroke: 001743 Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing and draw the chain saw back a little; then apply the spike a little lower and finish the cut by raising the handle. Carrying tool Always remove the battery cartridge from the tool and cover 001744...
  • Page 14 1. Filing cutters 001746 Use a round file 4 mm (5/32”) in outer diameter to file the cutters. Apply it to the cutter so that it will be angled 30° 30˚ to the guide bar and protrude 1/5 of the outer diameter from the tip of the cutter.

  • Page 15: Recycling The Battery

    Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. EN0001-1 Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
  • Page 18 Design Repair Service Industrial Maintenance Features Durability Home Maintenance Size Power Hobby Price Other ( Other ( Makita Brand 5. Any comments: DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO. MONTH YEAR SERIAL NO. STATUS INTL. LAST NAME / COMPANY NAME Married Single STREET ADRESS...

  • Page 19: Factory Service Centers

    Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.

  • Page 20: Warranty Policy

    MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.

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