Designation Of Parts - Makita UC3041A Instruction Manual

DESIGNATION OF PARTS

► Fig.1
1 Rear handle
2 Switch trigger
3 Oil filler cap
4 Front handle
5 Front hand guard
6 Guide bar
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
• Always wear gloves when installing or removing
the saw chain.
To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Press and fully open the lever until it stops.
► Fig.2: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
2. Turn the lever counterclockwise to loosen the
sprocket cover until it comes off.
3. Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to release
the saw chain tension.
► Fig.3: 1. Adjusting dial
4. Remove the sprocket cover.
5. Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the
chain saw.
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
6. Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow
mark on the chain shows the direction of the chain.
► Fig.4: 1. Sprocket
7. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of the guide
bar and the other end of it around the sprocket.
8. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.
9. Align the tension slide with the hole of the guide bar.
► Fig.5: 1. Guide bar 2. Hole
10. Holding the guide bar, and turn the adjusting dial
to "+" direction to adjust the saw chain tension.
11. Place the sprocket cover so that the hooks fit
alongside the holes and the pin fits its counterpart
on the sprocket cover.
► Fig.6: 1. Hook 2. Hole 3. Pin
12. Turn the lever clockwise to secure the sprocket cover.
► Fig.7
13. Press and return the lever to its original position.
7 Saw chain
8 Lever
9 Sprocket cover
10 Adjusting dial
11 Rear hand guard
12 Oil level sight
The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use.
From time to time check the saw chain tension before use.
1.
► Fig.8: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
2.
► Fig.9: 1. Loosen 2. Tighten 3. Adjusting dial
3.
4.
5.
► Fig.10: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower side of the bar.
► Fig.11: 1. Cord hook 2. Tool's cord 3. Extension
When engaging the extension cord, secure it to the
chain saw's cord with the cord hook.
Attach the cord hook about 100 - 200 mm from the
extension cord connector. This helps prevent uninten-
tional disconnection.
13 ENGLISH
13 Spike bumper
14 Lock-off button
15 Chain catcher
16 Guide bar cover
17 Cord hook
Adjusting screw for oil pump
18
(at the bottom)
Adjusting saw chain tension
Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it coun-
terclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover lightly.
Lift up the guide bar tip slightly.
4. Guide bar 5. Saw chain
Turn the adjusting dial to adjust the saw chain ten-
sion. Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of
the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail (see circle).
Keep holding the guide bar lightly, tighten the sprocket
cover after adjusting the chain tension. Make sure that
the saw chain does not loose at lower side.
Press and return the lever to its original position.
CAUTION:
• Do not tighten the saw chain too much.
Excessively high tension of saw chain may
cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide
bar and breakage of the adjusting dial.
• A chain which is too loose can jump off the bar,
and therefore presents an accident risk.
• Carry out the procedure of installing or removing
saw chain in a clean place free from sawdust
and the like.
Engaging extension cord
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the extension cord is unplugged
to the mains outlet.
cord 4. Plug and socket (the shape may
differ from country to country)