Maintenance - Makita BUC121 Instruction Manual

Pruning trees
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CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
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chain when the motor is operating.
Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when
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the motor is running.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
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balance at all times.
Bring the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the
branch to be cut before switching on. Cutting without
bringing the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the
branch may cause the guide bar to wobble, resulting in
injury to operator.
When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow
undercut and then make the finish cut from the top.
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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.
1. Tip guide
1. Lower guide
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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; then apply the
spike a little lower and finish the cut by raising the
handle.
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Carrying tool
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Always remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
overlap the guide bar with the scabbard before carrying
the tool. Also cover the battery cartridge with the battery
cover.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Always wear
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inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
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1. Battery cartridge
2. Scabbard (chain
cover)
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gloves when performing any