Maintenance; Sharpening The Saw Chain - Makita XCU10 Instruction Manual

Bucking
1.
Rest the chain saw body on the wood to be
cut.
2.
With the saw chain running, saw into the
wood while using the top handle to raise the saw
and the front one to guide it.
3.
Continue the cut by applying slight pressure
to the top handle, easing the saw back slightly.
NOTICE: When making several cuts, switch
the chain saw off between cuts.
CAUTION: If the upper edge of the bar
is used for cutting, the chain saw may be
deflected in your direction if the chain
becomes trapped. For this reason, cut
with the lower edge, so that the saw will be
deflected away from your body.
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.
► 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover

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.
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