Makita DUC305 Instruction Manual page 13

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: D epen d ing on t h e c on d itions o f use an d t h e
ambient temperature, t h e in d i c ation ma y d i f f er slig h tl y
f rom t h e a c tual c apa c it y .
Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
T o stan d b y t h e c h ain sa w , press t h e main po w er s w it c h
until t h e main po w er lamp lig h ts up. T o turn o f f , press
t h e main po w er s w it c h again.
Fig.6: 1. Main po w er s w it c h
NOTE: T h e main pow er lamp brinks if th e sw itc h trigger is
pulled und er unoperatable c ond itions. T h e lamp blinks if y ou
• turn on t h e main po w er s w it c h w h ile h ol d ing
d o w n t h e lo c k-o f f le v er an d t h e s w it c h trigger ;
• pull t h e s w it c h trigger w h ile t h e c h ain brake is applie d ;
• release t h e c h ain brake w h ile h ol d ing d o w n t h e
lo c k-o f f le v er an d pulling t h e s w it c h trigger.
NOTE: T h is c h ain sa w emplo y s t h e auto po w er-o f f
f un c tion. T o a v oi d unintentional start up, t h e main
po w er s w it c h w ill automati c all y s h ut d o w n w h en t h e
s w it c h trigger is not pulle d f or a c ertain perio d a f ter
t h e main po w er s w it c h is turne d on.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the " OFF " position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
T o pre v ent t h e s w it c h trigger f rom being a c c i d entall y
pulle d , a lo c k-o f f le v er is pro v i d e d . T o start t h e tool,
d epress t h e lo c k-o f f le v er an d pull t h e s w it c h trigger.
T ool spee d is in c rease d b y in c reasing pressure on t h e
s w it c h trigger. R elease t h e s w it c h trigger to stop.
Fig.7: 1. S w it c h trigger 2. L o c k-o f f le v er
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
T h e battery
may h av e
mal f un c tione d .
Checking the chain brake
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw with both
hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle
with your right hand, the front handle with your
left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact
with any object.
CAUTION:
Should the saw chain not stop
immediately when this test is performed, the
saw may not be used under any circumstances.
Consult our authorized service center.
1. P ress t h e lo c k-o f f le v er, t h en pull t h e s w it c h trig-
ger. T h e sa w c h ain starts imme d iatel y .
2. P us h t h e f ront h an d guar d f or w ar d s w it h t h e ba c k
o f y our h an d . Make sure t h at t h e c h ain sa w c omes to an
imme d iate stan d still.
Fig.8: 1. F ront h an d guar d 2. U nlo c ke d position
3. L o c ke d position
Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION:
If the saw chain does not stop
within one second in this test, stop using the chain
saw and consult our authorized service center.
R un t h e c h ain sa w t h en release t h e s w it c h trigger c om-
pletel y . T h e sa w c h ain must c ome to a stan d still w it h in
one se c on d .
Adjusting the chain lubrication
You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting
screw. The amount of oil can be adjusted using the
uni v ersal w ren c h .
Fig.9: 1. Adjusting screw
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.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
T o remo v e t h e sa w c h ain, per f orm t h e f ollo w ing steps :
1. R elease t h e c h ain brake b y pulling t h e f ront h an d
guar d .
2. Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain-
ing nuts.
Fig.10: 1. Chain adjusting screw 2. R etaining nut
3. S pro c ket c o v er
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