Maintenance; Sharpening The Saw Chain - Makita DUC305 Instruction Manual

When felling trees, follow the procedures below:
1. Cut a scarf as close to the ground as possible.
First make the horizontal cut to a depth of 1/5 -1/3 of the
trunk diameter. Do not make the scarf too large. Then
make the diagonal cut.
NOTE: The scarf determines the direction in which
the tree will fall, and guides it. It is made on the side
towards which the tree is to fall.
2. Make the back cut a little higher than the base
cut of the scarf. The back cut must be exactly horizon-
tal. Leave approximately 1/10 of the trunk diameter
between the back cut and the scarf. The wood fibers in
the uncut trunk portion act as a hinge. Insert wedges
into the back cut in time.
WARNING:
Do not cut right through the fibers
under any circumstances. The tree will otherwise
fall unchecked.
NOTICE:
Only plastic or aluminum wedges may
be used to keep the back cut open. The use of
iron wedges is prohibited.
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, always apply the chain brake
and remove the battery cartridges from the tool. Then
attach the guide bar cover. Also cover the battery car-
tridge with the battery cover.
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► 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when perform-
ing any inspection or maintenance.
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.

Sharpening the saw chain

Sharpen the saw chain when:
• Mealy sawdust is produced when damp wood is
cut;
• The chain penetrates the wood with difficulty, even
when heavy pressure is applied;
• The cutting edge is obviously damaged;
• The saw pulls to the left or right in the wood.
(caused by uneven sharpening of the saw chain or
damage to one side only)
Sharpen the saw chain frequently but a little each time.
Two or three strokes with a file are usually sufficient for
routine resharpening. When the saw chain has been
resharpened several times, have it sharpened in our
authorized service center.
Sharpening criteria:
WARNING:
the cutting edge and depth gauge increases the
risk of kickback.
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An excessive distance between
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