Makita DUC121 Instruction Manual page 9

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
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.
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► 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before installing
or removing the saw chain.
• Always wear gloves when installing or removing
the saw chain.
• Use only saw chain and guide bar with bar tip
designed for this chain saw (see the Extract
from the spare parts list).
• In order to prevent kickback, do not remove the
bar tip or replace the guide bar with one without
a bar tip.
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► 1. Sprocket cover 2. Knob
Loosen the screw by turning counterclockwise the knob
until the sprocket cover comes off.
Remove the sprocket cover.
Remove saw chain and guide bar from the tool.
2
► 1. Cutter 2. Guide bar 3. Arrow
Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of guide bar.
At this time, fit the saw chain as shown in the figure
because it rotates in the direction of arrow.
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