Makita UC010G Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw UC010G UC011G UC012G UC013G Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: UC010G UC011G UC012G UC013G Overall length 445 mm (without guide bar) Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max Net weight 4.5 kg 6.1 - 6.8 kg Standard guide bar length 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
Applicable battery cartridge and charger Battery cartridge BL4040 / BL4050F* * : Recommended battery Charger DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC • Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence. WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. - Page 4 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded Always wear protective goggles to protect surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and your eyes from injury when using power tools. refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec- The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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Page 5: General Chain Saw Safety Warnings
When using the tool, do not wear cloth work Wear eye protection. Further protective equip- gloves which may be entangled. The entangle- ment for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective equipment ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and Operation fingers encircling the chain saw handles, Before starting work, check that the chain with both hands on the saw and position saw is in proper working order and that its your body and arm to allow you to resist condition complies with the safety regulations. - Page 7 Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will tainer with other metal objects such as also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and nails, coins, etc. charger. Do not expose battery cartridge to water Tips for maintaining maximum or rain.
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Page 8: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Fig.2 Battery cartridge Front hand guard Chain adjusting screw Guide bar Saw chain Retaining nut Main power lamp Main power switch Lock-off lever Rear handle Switch trigger Front handle Oil tank cap Guide bar cover Adjusting screw (for oil pump) Chain catcher 8 ENGLISH... -
Page 9: Functional Description
Indicating the remaining battery capacity FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. -
Page 10: Overheat Protection
WARNING: NEVER tape down or defeat pur- If no improvement can be found by restoring protection pose and function of lock-off lever. system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. NOTICE: CAUTION: If the tool stops due to a cause... -
Page 11: Checking The Chain Brake
Checking the chain brake Adjusting the chain lubrication You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting CAUTION: Hold the chain saw with both screw. The amount of oil can be adjusted using the hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle universal wrench. with your right hand, the front handle with your left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact with any object. - Page 12 Installing the saw chain Fit the other end of the saw chain around the sprocket, then attach the guide bar to the chain saw To install the saw chain, perform the following steps: body, aligning the hole on the guide bar with the pin on the chain saw body.
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Page 13: Removing The Saw Chain
Removing the saw chain Loosen the retaining nuts a bit to loosen the sprocket cover lightly. To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps: Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard. Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain- ing nuts. Fig.15 ► 1 . Retaining nut Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the chain tension. Turn the chain adjusting screw clockwise to tighten, turn it counterclockwise to loosen. -
Page 14: Operation
Fill the oil tank with the oil. The proper amount of NOTICE: Use the saw chain oil exclusively for oil is 260 ml. Makita chain saws or equivalent oil available in Screw the oil tank cap firmly back in place. the market. Wipe away any spilt chain oil carefully. -
Page 15: Working With The Chain Saw
After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is stroke: adequate. Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing and draw the chain saw back a little; then apply the spike bumper a little lower and finish the cut by raising the handle. - Page 16 Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts Continue the cut by applying slight pressure to the front handle, easing the saw back slightly. Move the spike bumper further down the timber and raise the CAUTION: Burrowing and parallel-to-grain front handle again. cuts may only be carried out by persons with special training.
- Page 17 — Consider the following with respect to each tree: Make the back cut a little higher than the base cut of the scarf. The back cut must be exactly horizon- • Direction of lean; tal. Leave approximately 1/10 of the trunk diameter •...
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Page 18: Maintenance
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 Fig.34 Sharpen the saw chain when: —... -
Page 19: Cleaning The Guide Bar
— The file can be guided more easily if a file holder Cleaning the sprocket cover (optional accessory) is employed. The file holder has markings for the correct sharpening angle of Chips and saw dust will accumulate inside of the 30° (align the markings parallel to the saw chain) sprocket cover. Remove the sprocket cover and saw and limits the depth of penetration (to 4/5 of the chain from the tool then clean the chips and saw dust. -
Page 20: Replacing The Sprocket
Replacing the sprocket CAUTION: A worn sprocket will damage a new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this case. Before fitting a new saw chain, check the condition of the sprocket. Fig.41 ► 1 . Sprocket 2. Areas to be worn out Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket. Fig.42 ► 1 . Locking ring 2. Sprocket NOTICE: Make sure that the sprocket is installed as shown in the figure. -
Page 21: Instructions For Periodic Maintenance
Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features, the following maintenance must be performed regularly. Warranty claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and prop- erly. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. Malfunction status Cause Action The chain saw does not start. Battery cartridge is not installed. Install a charged battery cartridge. - Page 24 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885958-925 www.makita.com 20211110...