Maintenance; Sharpening The Saw Chain - Makita XCU08 Instruction Manual

When you cut a wood under tension, cut the
pressured side (A) first. Then make the final cut
from the tensioned side (B). This prevents the
bar from becoming trapped.
Limbing
CAUTION: Limbing may only be per-
formed by trained persons. A hazard is pre-
sented by the risk of kickback.
When limbing, support the chain saw on the
trunk if possible. Do not cut with the tip of the
bar, as this presents a risk of kickback.
Pay particular attention to branches under ten-
sion. Do not cut unsupported branches from
below.
Do not stand on the felled trunk when limbing.
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, always apply the chain
brake and remove the battery cartridges from the
tool. Then attach the guide bar cover. Also cover
the battery cartridge with the battery cover.
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► 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover
A
B
B
A

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
performing any inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine,
thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment
should be performed by Makita Authorized or
Factory Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.

Sharpening the saw chain

Sharpen the saw chain when:
• Mealy sawdust is produced when damp
wood is cut;
• The chain penetrates the wood with diffi-
culty, even when heavy pressure is applied;
• The cutting edge is obviously damaged;
• The saw pulls to the left or right in the wood.
(caused by uneven sharpening of the saw
chain or damage to one side only)
Sharpen the saw chain frequently but a little
each time. Two or three strokes with a file are
usually sufficient for routine resharpening. When
the saw chain has been resharpened several
times, have it sharpened in our authorized ser-
vice center.
Sharpening criteria:
WARNING: An excessive distance
between the cutting edge and depth gauge
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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 (1/8"))
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