Checking The Chain Brake; Adjusting The Chain Lubrication - Makita DUC303 Instruction Manual

NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► 1 . Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever

Checking the chain brake

CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw with both
hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle
with your right hand, the front handle with your
left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact
with any object.
CAUTION:
Should the saw chain not stop
immediately when this test is performed, the
saw may not be used under any circumstances.
Consult our authorized service center.
1. Press the lock-off lever, then pull the switch trig-
ger. The saw chain starts immediately.
2. Push the front hand guard forwards with the back
of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an
immediate standstill.
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► 1 . Front hand guard 2. Unlocked position 3. Locked
position
Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION:
within one second in this test, stop using the
chain saw and consult our authorized service
center.
Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com-
pletely. The saw chain must come to a standstill within
one second.

Adjusting the chain lubrication

You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting
screw. The amount of oil can be adjusted using the
universal wrench.
► 1 . Adjusting screw
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If the saw chain does not stop
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