SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUC305 DUC355 DUC405 Overall length (without guide bar) 443 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V Net weight 4.6 - 5.5 kg Standard guide bar length 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm Recommended guide bar length 300 - 400 mm...
Failure to follow all instructions The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord- listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or ing to EN60745-2-13: serious injury. Model DUC305 Sound pressure level (L ) : 87.7 dB(A) Save all warnings and instruc- Sound power level (L ) : 100.4 dB (A)
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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.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert from other metal objects, like paper clips, for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal is released the spring loaded limb may strike the objects, that can make a connection from one operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
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DO NOT let comfort or familiarity causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will with product (gained from repeated use) replace also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and strict adherence to safety rules for the subject charger. product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety...
PARTS DESCRIPTION Battery cartridge Front hand guard Guide bar Saw chain Retaining nut Chain adjusting screw Check button Capacity indicator Main power lamp Main power switch Lock-off lever Rear handle Switch trigger Front handle Oil tank cap Box wrench Chain catcher Adjusting screw (for oil pump) Guide bar cover 7 ENGLISH...
Tool / battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto- CAUTION: matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is Always be sure that the tool is placed under one of the following conditions.
Main power switch Capacity indicator status Remaining battery capacity WARNING: Always turn off the main power Blinking switch when not in use. 50% to 100% To stand by the chain saw, press the main power switch until the main power lamp lights up. To turn off, press the main power switch again.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally Checking the run-down brake pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. CAUTION: Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the If the saw chain does not stop switch trigger.
Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain- Tighten the retaining nuts to secure the sprocket ing nuts. cover, then loosen it a bit for tension adjustment. ► 1 . Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut ► 1 . Retaining nut 3. Sprocket cover Adjusting saw chain tension Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain saw body. CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install- To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:...
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.
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Bucking WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on the wood to be cut. CAUTION: The first time user should, as a minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle. CAUTION: When sawing precut timber, use a safe support (saw horse or cradle).
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Limbing • The base of the trunk is free of foreign objects, roots and ranches; • No persons or objects are present over a CAUTION: Limbing may only be performed by distance of 2 1/2 tree lengths in the direction trained persons. A hazard is presented by the risk of kickback. in which the tree will fall.
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. 15 ENGLISH...
— The sharpening angle of 30° must be the same on — After sharpening the chain, check the height of the all cutters. Different cutter angles cause the chain depth gauge using the chain gauge tool (optional to run roughly and unevenly, accelerate wear, and accessory).
Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the Cleaning the oil discharge hole 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.
Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features, the following maintenance must be performed regularly. Warranty claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and prop- erly.
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. Two battery cartridges are not installed. Install two charged battery cartridges.