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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw DUC204 DUC254 DUC254C Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUC204 DUC254 DUC254C Overall length (without guide bar) 256 mm Rated voltage D.C. 18 V Net weight 2.8 - 3.3 kg Standard guide bar length 200 mm 250 mm Recommended guide bar length with 90PX 200 - 250 mm with 91PX 250 mm with 25AP... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
Saw chain type 25AP Number of drive links Guide bar Guide bar length 250 mm Cutting length 250 mm Pitch 1/4″ Gauge 1.3 mm Type Carving bar Sprocket Number of teeth Pitch 1/4″ NOTICE: When using 25AP saw chain, use with Sprocket 9 (optional accessory). WARNING: Use appropriate combination of the guide bar and saw chain. Otherwise personal injury may result. - Page 4 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
- Page 5 Battery tool use and care Always keep proper footing. Recharge only with the charger specified by When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire is released the spring loaded limb may strike the when used with another battery pack.
- Page 6 • Do not overreach and do not cut above Always activate the chain brake before starting shoulder height. This helps prevent unin- the chain saw. tended tip contact and enables better control Hold the saw firmly in place to avoid skating (skid move- of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
- Page 7 MISUSE or failure to follow the safety causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will rules stated in this instruction manual may cause also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and serious personal injury. charger. Tips for maintaining maximum...
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Page 8: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Switch trigger Top handle Lock-off lever Front hand guard Guide bar Saw chain Chain catcher Retaining nut Chain adjusting screw Chip guide Battery cartridge Main power lamp Main power switch Adjusting screw (for oil pump) Carabiner Front handle Oil tank cap Guide bar cover 8 ENGLISH... -
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 function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before... -
Page 10: Overheat Protection
Overheat protection NOTE: You can use the tool in the Torque Boost mode up to 60 seconds. Depending on the usage conditions, this When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops automat- mode shifts to the normal mode in less than 60 seconds. ically and the main power lamp lights up in red. -
Page 11: Electronic Function
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 using the universal wrench. The amount of oil hands when switching it on. Hold the top handle can be adjusted in 3 steps. with your right hand, the front handle with your left. -
Page 12: Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain- Insert the protrusion on the sprocket cover to the ing nut. chain saw body, and then close the cover so that the bolt and pins on the chain saw body meet their counter- parts on the cover. ► 1 . Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain saw body. - Page 13 Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the For chain blade 25AP: sprocket cover lightly. Make sure that the gap between the center of the lower side of the guide bar and the saw chain is approximately 1 mm to 2 mm. Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket cover.
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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 parti- cles or volatile oil. - Page 15 When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow CAUTION: If the upper edge of the bar is used undercut and then make the finish cut from the top. 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. If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.
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Page 16: 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 Sharpen the saw chain when: •... -
Page 17: Cleaning The Guide Bar
File and file guiding — After sharpening the chain, check the height of the depth gauge using the chain gauge tool (optional — Use a special round file (optional accessory) for accessory). saw chains to sharpen the chain. Normal round files are not suitable. — Diameter of the round file for each saw chain is as follows: • Chain blade 90PX : 4.5 mm •... -
Page 18: Replacing The Sprocket
Before fitting a new saw chain, check the condition of Cleaning the oil discharge hole the sprocket. Small dust or particles may be built up in the oil dis- charge hole during operation. These dust or particles may impair the oil to flow and cause an insufficient lubrication on the whole saw chain. When a poor chain oil delivery occurs at the top of guide bar, clean the oil discharge hole as follows. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Inspection. Screws and Inspection. nuts 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. -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments • Makita genuine battery and charger are recommended for use with your Makita tool spec- ified in this manual. The use of any other accessories WARNING: If you purchase a guide bar of dif- or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.