Operation - Makita UC004G Instruction Manual

Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the saw chain too
much. Excessively high tension of saw chain may cause
breakage of saw chain and wear of the guide bar.
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can jump
off the bar and it may cause an injury accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use.
From time to time check the saw chain tension before use.
1. Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard.
2. Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the
sprocket cover lightly.
► Fig.16: 1. Retaining nut
3. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the
chain tension. Turn the chain adjusting screw clockwise
to tighten, turn it counterclockwise to loosen.
For chain blade 90PX, 91PX and 80TXL:
Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw
chain fits in the guide bar rail as illustrated.
► Fig.17: 1. Guide bar 2. Saw chain 3. Chain adjust-
ing screw
For chain blade 25AP:
Tighten the saw chain so that the gap between the cen-
ter of the lower side of the guide bar and the saw chain
becomes approximately 1 mm to 2 mm.
4. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the
sprocket cover.
For chain blade 90PX, 91PX and 80TXL:
Make sure that the saw chain does not loose at the lower side.
For chain blade 25AP:
Make sure that the gap between the center of the lower
side of the guide bar and the saw chain is approximately
1 mm to 2 mm.
5. Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket cover.
► Fig.18: 1. Retaining nut

OPERATION

Lubrication
NOTICE:
When filling the chain oil for the first
time, or refilling the tank after it has been com-
pletely emptied, add oil up to the bottom edge of
the filler neck. 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.
NOTICE:
When pruning trees, use botanical oil.
Mineral oil may harm trees.
NOTICE:
Before the cutting operation, make sure
that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.
Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in
operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil
tank periodically through the oil inspection window.
► Fig.19: 1. Oil tank cap 2. Oil inspection window
To refill the tank, lay the chain saw on its side, then
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.
The proper amount of oil is 200 ml. After refilling the
tank, make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened
securely.
► Fig.20: 1. Oil tank cap 2. Tighten 3. Loosen
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.21: 1. Slot 2. Box wrench
After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the
tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is
adequate.
► Fig.22
Working with the chain saw
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.
NOTICE:
Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
Pruning trees
Bring the chain saw body into contact with the branch to be cut
before switching on. Otherwise it may cause the guide bar to
wobble, resulting in injury to operator. Saw the wood to be cut
by just moving it down by using the weight of the chain saw.
► Fig.23
If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single stroke:
Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing
and draw the chain saw back a little.
► Fig.24
When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow
undercut and then make the finish cut from the top.
► Fig.25
If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the
branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.
If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a
shallow undercut, the branch may splinter.
► Fig.26
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, always apply the chain brake
and remove the battery cartridge from the tool. Then
attach the guide bar cover. Also cover the battery car-
tridge with the battery cover.
► Fig.27: 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover
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