Makita UC120D Instruction Manual page 3

11. Maintain Chain Saw With Care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
12. Disconnect Chain Saw
Disconnect battery cartridge from chain saw
when not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories and attachments, such as
saw chain and guard.
13. Stay Alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate chain saw when you are tired.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the motor is operating. Before you
start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.
14. Check Damaged Parts
Before further use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated else-
where in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service center.
Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it
on and off. Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Be sure that the
saw chain stops moving when the trigger is
released.
15. Guard Against Kickback
WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator. Either of these reactions
may cause you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury to user.
The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback.
(1) Grip Saw Firmly. Hold the chain saw firmly
with both hands when the motor is running.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the chain saw handles.
(2) Do not over reach.
(3) Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
(4) Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact
a log, branch, ground, or other obstruction.
(5) Do not cut above shoulder height.
(6) Use devices such as special guide bars that
reduce the risks associated with kickback.
(7) Only use replacement bars and chains spec-
ified by the manufacturer.
16. Replacement Parts
when servicing use only identical replacement
parts.
17. Before marking a felling cut, remove dirt, stones,
loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree.
18. Secure the log so that it will not roll or move sud-
denly during operation.
19. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not carry
the tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is
in OFF position before inserting battery car-
tridge.
20. Attention! Do not expose this tool to rain.
21. The chain saw must not be left outdoors during
rain and it must not be used when wet.
22. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before mak-
ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the tool acci-
dentally.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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