Makita DUC101 Instruction Manual page 14

Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION:
If the saw chain does not stop
within a few seconds in this test, stop using the
tool and consult our authorized service center.
R u n t h e t o o l , a n d t h e n r e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r c o m -
p l e t e l y . T h e s a w c h a i n m u s t c o m e t o a s t a n d s t i l l w i t h i n
a f e w s e c o n d s .
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
Removing the saw chain
T o r e m o v e t h e s a w c h a i n , p e r f o r m
1. P u l l t h e l e v e r u p .
► Fig.6: 1. L e v e r
2.
T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t
cover comes off.
► Fig.7: 1. S p r o c k e t c o v e r 2. L e v e r
3. R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r t h e n r e m o v e t h e s a w
c h a i n a n d g u i d e b a r f r o m
Installing the saw chain
T o i n s t a l l t h e s a w c h a i n , p e r f o r m
1. P u l l t h e l e v e r u p .
► Fig.8: 1. L e v e r
2. T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t
cover comes off.
► Fig.9: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
3.
R e m o v e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r .
4.
A l i g n t h e h o l e o n t h e g u i d e b a r w i t h t h e p i n o n t h e
t o o l b o d y , a n d t h e n p l a c e t h e g u i d e b a r a s s h o w n i n t h e
figure.
► Fig.10: 1. G u i d e b a r 2. H o l e 3. P i n
5. S l i d e t h e g u i d e b a r t o w a r d t h e s p r o c k e t t o l o c k t h e
p i n .
► Fig.11: 1. G u i d e b a r 2. P i n
6.
R e m o v e t h e g u i d e b a r f r o m
t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s :
t h e t o o l b o d y .
t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s :
t h e t o o l b o d y .
7. C h e c k t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e s a w c h a i n . M a t c h t h e
d i r e c t i o n o f t h e s a w c h a i n w i t h t h a t o f t h e m a r k o n t h e
t o o l b o d y .
► Fig.12: 1. M a r k o n t o o l b o d y
8. F i t o n e e n d o f t h e s a w c h a i n o n t h e t o p o f t h e
g u i d e b a r .
9. F i t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e s a w c h a i n a r o u n d t h e
s p r o c k e t , t h e n a t t a c h t h e g u i d e b a r t o t h e t o o l b o d y s o
t h a t t h e h o l e o n t h e g u i d e b a r i s a l i g n e d w i t h t h e p i n o n
t h e b o d y .
► Fig.13: 1. S p r o c k e t
P r e s s t h e g u i d e b a r a g a i n s t t h e t o o l b o d y t o r e l e a s e t h e
pin. The saw chain tension is automatically adjusted.
► Fig.14: 1. S a w c h a i n 2. P i n 3. S p r o c k e t
10. P l a c e t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r s o t h a t t h e b o l t a n d p i n
o n t h e t o o l b o d y m e e t t h e i r c o u n t e r p a r t s o n t h e s p r o c k e t
c o v e r .
► Fig.15: 1. S p r o c k e t c o v e r 2. B o l t 3. P i n
11. T u r n t h e l e v e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r i s
s e c u r e d t h e n r e t u r n i t t o t h e o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .
► Fig.16: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e s a w c h a i n d o e s n o t l o o s e a n d t h e
s a w c h a i n c a n b e m o v e d s m o o t h l y b a c k a n d f o r t h . I f
necessary, adjust the tension of the saw chain by refer-
ring to the section for adjusting saw chain tension.
Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury or
accident.
T h e s a w c h a i n m a y b e c o m e l o o s e a f t e r m a n y h o u r s
o f u s e . F r o m t i m e t o t i m e c h e c k t h e s a w c h a i n t e n s i o n
b e f o r e u s e .
If the saw chain is loose, adjust the saw chain tension.
1. P u l l t h e l e v e r u p .
► Fig.17: 1. L e v e r
2.
T u r n t h e l e v e r c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e a l i t t l e t o l o o s e n
the sprocket cover lightly. The chain tension is adjusted
a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
► Fig.18: 1. S p r o c k e t c o v e r 2. L e v e r
3. T u r n t h e l e v e r c l o c k w i s e u n t i l t h e s p r o c k e t c o v e r i s
s e c u r e d t h e n r e t u r n i t t o t h e o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .
► Fig.19: 1. L e v e r 2. S p r o c k e t c o v e r
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