Working With The Chain Saw; Felling A Tree - Makita GCU05 Instruction Manual

3. Push the button on the oil tank cap so that the
button on the other side stands up, and then remove the
oil tank cap by turning it.
Fig.23
► 1. Oil tank cap 2. Tighten 3. Loosen
4.
Fill the oil tank with the oil. The proper amount of
oil is 260 ml (8.8 fl oz).
5. Screw the oil tank cap firmly back in place.
6. Wipe away any spilt chain oil carefully.
NOTE: If it is difficult to remove the oil tank cap,
insert the box wrench into the slot of the oil tank
cap, and then remove the oil tank cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
Fig.24
► 1. Slot 2. Box wrench
1
3
2
1
2
After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the
tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is
adequate.
Fig.25

Working with the chain saw

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). Do not steady
the workpiece with your foot, and do not allow
anyone else to hold or steady it.
CAUTION:
Secure round pieces against rotation.
CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
CAUTION:
When you use the upper side of
the guide bar for cutting, be careful since the
chain saw may be pushed in your direction if the
saw chain is trapped.
NOTICE:
Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
NOTICE:
When making several cuts, switch the
chain saw off between cuts.

Felling a tree

CAUTION:
Felling work may only be per-
formed by trained persons. The work is hazardous.
When cross-cutting/bucking and felling operations are
being performed by two or more persons at the same
time, the felling operations should be separated from
the crosscutting/bucking operation by a distance of at
least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees
should not be felled in a manner that would endanger
any person, strike any utility line or cause any property
damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility
line, the company should be notified immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side
of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.
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