Maintenance - Makita XCU01 Instruction Manual

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If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the
branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.
If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a
shallow undercut, the branch may splinter.
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If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single
stroke:
Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing
and draw the chain saw back a little; then apply the
spike a little lower and finish the cut by raising the
handle.
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Carrying tool
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Always remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
overlap the guide bar with the scabbard before carrying
the tool. Also cover the battery cartridge with the battery
cover.
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1. Battery cartridge
2. Scabbard (chain
cover)
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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Always wear
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inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Sharpening the saw chain
CAUTION:
Always remove the battery cartridge and wear
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safety gloves when performing work on the saw
chain.
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Sharpen the saw chain when:
− Mealy sawdust is produced when damp wood is
cut;
− The chain penetrates the wood with difficulty, even
when heavy pressure is applied;
− The cutting edge is obviously damaged;
− The saw pulls to the left or right in the wood. The
reason for this behaviour is uneven sharpening of
the saw chain, or damage to one side only.
Sharpen the saw chain frequently, but remove only
a little material 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 a
MAKITA specialist repair shop.
File and file guiding
− Use a special round file (optional accessory) for
saw chains, with a diameter of 4 mm, to sharpen
the chain. Normal round files are not suitable.
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gloves when performing any