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Makita XCU06 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Chain Saw
XCU05
XCU06
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw XCU05 XCU06 IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model: XCU05 XCU06 Overall length (without guide bar) 256 mm (10-1/8″) Rated voltage D.C. 18 V Net weight 2.8 - 3.3 kg (6.2 - 7.2 lbs) Standard guide bar length 200 mm 250 mm (8″) (10″)

  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    WARNING: Use appropriate combination of the guide bar and saw chain. Otherwise personal injury may result. If operating a power tool in a damp location SAFETY WARNINGS is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of General power tool safety warnings a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 4 Always wear protective goggles to pro- When using the tool, do not wear cloth tect your eyes from injury when using work gloves which may be entangled. power tools.The goggles must comply The entanglement of cloth work gloves in the with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA.
  • Page 5 11. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from Cordless Chain saw safety warnings oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operat- 12.
  • Page 6 • Only use replacement bars and At the end of the cut, be careful to keep chains specified by the manufac- your balance due to the “drop”. turer. Incorrect replacement bars and 10. Take into account the direction and chains may cause chain breakage and/ speed of the wind.
  • Page 7 (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) in the battery bursting causing fires, personal product using battery. injury and damage. It will also void the Makita Do not disassemble battery cartridge. warranty for the Makita tool and charger. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately.

  • Page 8: Parts Description

    Tips for maintaining maximum Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 battery life °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down Charge the battery cartridge before before charging it. completely discharged. Always stop tool Charge the battery cartridge if you do operation and charge the battery car- not use it for a long period (more than...

  • Page 9: Functional Description

    Indicating the remaining battery FUNCTIONAL capacity DESCRIPTION Only for battery cartridges with the indicator CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking func- tion on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery...

  • Page 10: Overload Protection

    Overload protection NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green if the switch trigger is pulled under unoperatable When the battery is operated in a manner that conditions. The lamp blinks in one of the fol- causes it to draw an abnormally high current, lowing conditions.

  • Page 11: Checking The Chain Brake

    Switch action Checking the chain brake WARNING: For your safety, this tool is CAUTION: Hold the chain saw with both equipped with lock-off lever which prevents hands when switching it on. Hold the top the tool from unintended starting. NEVER handle with your right hand, the front han- use the tool if it runs when you simply dle with your left.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Chain Lubrication

    To remove the saw chain, perform the following Adjusting the chain lubrication steps: You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the Release the chain brake by pulling the front adjusting screw using the universal wrench. The hand guard. amount of oil can be adjusted in 3 steps.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

    Insert the protrusion on the sprocket cover Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the to the chain saw body, and then close the cover sprocket cover lightly. so that the bolt and pins on the chain saw body meet their counterparts on the cover.

  • Page 14: Operation

    The oil delivery may otherwise be impaired. NOTICE: Use the saw chain oil exclusively for Makita chain saws or equivalent oil available in the market. NOTICE: Never use oil including dust and particles or volatile oil.
  • Page 15 If you cannot cut the timber right through with a WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW single stroke: Apply light pressure to the handle and continue CAUTION: The first time user should, as sawing and draw the chain saw back a little. a minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Bucking Rest the chain saw body on the wood to be cut. Limbing CAUTION: Limbing may only be per- formed by trained persons. A hazard is pre- With the saw chain running, saw into the sented by the risk of kickback. wood while using the top handle to raise the saw and the front one to guide it.

  • Page 17: Sharpening The Saw Chain

    • Chain blade 90PX : 0.65 mm (0.025″) 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: •...

  • Page 18: 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 30° (align Chips and saw dust will accumulate inside of the the markings parallel to the saw chain) and limits the sprocket cover.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Sprocket

    Replacing the sprocket CAUTION: A worn sprocket will dam- age a new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this case. Before fitting a new saw chain, check the condi- tion of the sprocket. ► 1. Sprocket 2. Areas to be worn out Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket.

  • Page 20: Instructions For Periodic Maintenance

    Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features, the follow- ing maintenance must be performed regularly. Warranty claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents! The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual.

  • Page 21: 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 replacement parts for repairs.

  • Page 22: Optional Accessories

    ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attach- ments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
  • Page 23 < USA only > WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •...

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