Adjusting The Chain Lubrication; Checking The Chain Brake - Makita XCU04 Instruction Manual

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-
off lever is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off lever
and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever

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.
Press the lock-off lever, then pull the switch trig-
ger. The saw chain starts immediately.
2. Push the front hand guard forwards with the back
of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an
immediate standstill.
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► 1. Front hand guard 2. Unlocked position 3. Locked
position
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Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION:
within one second in this test, stop using the
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chain saw and consult our authorized service
center.
Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com-
pletely. The saw chain must come to a standstill within
one second.

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
universal wrench.
► 1. Adjusting screw
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1.
Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.
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If the saw chain does not stop
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Always be sure that the tool is
Do not touch the saw chain with
The saw chain and the guide bar