ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model BUC250 UC250D Chain speed per minute 8.3 m/s (500 m/min) 8.3 m/s (500 m/min) Length of guide bar 250 mm 250 mm Guide bar type Sprocket nose bar Carving bar Sprocket nose bar Carving bar...
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electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Power tool use and care Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct conditions. Water entering a power tool will power tool for your application.
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Service When cutting a limb that is under tension be 28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified alert for spring back. When the tension in the repair person using only identical replacement wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may parts.
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ENC007-6 not let go of the chain saw. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 011443 Do not disassemble battery cartridge. −...
PARTS DESCRIPTION Lever Sprocket cover Front hand guard Chain cover Top handle Lock off button Battery cartridge Switch trigger Carabiner or rope Front handle attachment point Guide bar Serrated rail (claw stop) Battery cover Saw chain 011444...
"OFF" position when released. CAUTION: Should the saw chain not come to a stop within one • second when this test is performed, the saw must not be used. Consult a MAKITA specialist repair shop.
Contact your local Makita When the tool is overloaded: • authorized service center. At this time, release the switch trigger and remove causes of overload and then pull the NOTE: switch trigger again to restart. When the tool The indicated capacity may be lower than the •...
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slightly from the actual capacity. 1. Sprocket 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. Installing or removing saw chain 010931 At this time, fit the saw chain as shown in the figure CAUTION: because it rotates in the direction of arrow.
Adjusting saw chain tension 1. Press in 2. Tighten 1. Lever 011456 With the lever depressed, turn it fully clockwise to tighten 011453 the nut firmly. The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension before use.
1. Hook 2. Belt 011229 CAUTION: Before using battery adapter, read all instructions • on tools using battery. When charging a battery cartridge, first remove it • from the battery adapter and then charge it. It is not allowed to charge the battery cartridge while using battery adapter.
The oil delivery may otherwise be impaired. As a saw chain oil, use oil exclusively for Makita • chain saws or oil available in market. Never use oil including dust and particles or volatile •...
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With the saw chain running, saw into the wood, using the top handle to raise the saw and the front one to guide it. Use the serrated rail as a pivot. Continue the cut by applying slight pressure to the front handle, easing the saw back slightly.
1. Felling direction 2. Danger zone 3. Escape route 006918 009202 − Cut a scarf: The scarf determines the direction in Carrying tool which the tree will fall, and guides it. It is made on the side towards which the tree is to fall. Cut the 1.
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Round off the front of the depth gauge again. resharpened several times, have it sharpened in a − Wash away dust and particles from saw chain after MAKITA specialist repair shop. adjusting the height of depth gauge. File and file guiding −...
2. Sprocket To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 010928 Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket.
Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Various type of Makita genuine batteries and • chargers Saw chain •...