Makita DUC256 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw DUC256 DUC306 DUC356 DUC406 DUC256C Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUC256 DUC306 DUC356 DUC406 DUC256C Overall length (without guide bar) 270 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V Net weight 4.6 - 4.8 kg 4.7 - 4.9 kg 4.8 - 5.0 kg 4.8 - 5.1 kg 4.6 - 4.7 kg... -
Page 3: Intended Use
Saw chain type 25AP Number of drive links Guide bar Guide bar length 250 mm Cutting length 253 mm Pitch 1/4″ Gauge 1.3 mm Type Carving bar Sprocket Number of teeth Pitch 1/4″ WARNING: Use appropriate combination of the guide bar and saw chain. Otherwise personal injury may result. Only for EU countries Symbols Ni-MH Li-ion... - Page 4 Electrical safety Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can modify the plug in any way. Do not use any cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
- Page 5 Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean Hold the power tool by insulated gripping and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles surfaces only, because the saw chain may con- and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling tact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
- Page 6 Perform cleaning and maintenance before storage in accordance with the instruction manual. Ensure safe positioning of the chain saw during car transportation to avoid fuel or chain oil leakage, damage to the tool and personal injury. Regularly check the functionality of chain brake. Do not fill the chain oil near fire.
- Page 7 Important safety instructions for also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and battery cartridge charger. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc- Tips for maintaining maximum...
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Page 8: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Battery indicator Check button Switch trigger Top handle Lock-off lever Front hand guard Guide bar Saw chain Chain catcher Retaining nut Chain adjusting screw Battery cartridge Main power lamp Mode indicator Main power switch Adjusting screw (for oil pump) Carabiner Front handle Oil tank cap Spike bumper Guide bar cover 8 ENGLISH... -
Page 9: Functional Description
Indicating the remaining battery FUNCTIONAL capacity DESCRIPTION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. -
Page 10: Main Power Switch
Main power switch Indicator lamps Remaining capacity WARNING: Always turn off the main power Lighted Blinking switch when not in use. 75% to 100% To turn on the tool, press the main power switch until the main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off, 50% to 75% press the main power switch again. 25% to 50% 0% to 25% Charge the battery. -
Page 11: Checking The Chain Brake
Push the front hand guard forwards with the back Switch action of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an immediate standstill. WARNING: For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever. -
Page 12: Electronic Function
Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain- Carabiner (rope attachment point) ing nut. You can hang the tool by attaching the rope to the cara- biner. Pull up the carabiner, and then tie it with the rope. ► 1 . Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw ► 1 . -
Page 13: Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
Insert the protrusion and the pin on the sprocket Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the cover to the chain saw body, and then close the cover sprocket cover lightly. so that the bolt and pin on the chain saw body meet their counterparts on the cover. -
Page 14: Operation
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. - Page 15 Bucking If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single stroke: Rest the chain saw body on the wood to be cut. Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing and draw the chain saw back a little. With the saw chain running, saw into the wood while using the top handle to raise the saw and the front When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow...
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Page 16: Maintenance
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 — The sharpening angle of 30° must be the same on all cutters. Different cutter angles cause the chain... -
Page 17: Cleaning The Guide Bar
File and file guiding — Use a special round file (optional accessory) for saw chains to sharpen the chain. Normal round files are not suitable. — Diameter of the round file for each saw chain is as follows: • Chain blade 90PX : 4.5 mm • Chain blade 91PX : 4.0 mm • Chain blade 25AP : 4.0 mm — The file should only engage the cutter on the for- ward stroke. Lift the file off the cutter on the return stroke. — Sharpen the shortest cutter first. Then the length of this shortest cutter becomes the standard for all — Remove any projecting material, however small, other cutters on the saw chain. -
Page 18: Replacing The Sprocket
Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the Cleaning the oil discharge hole sprocket. Small dust or particles may be built up in the oil dis- charge hole during operation. These dust or particles may impair the oil to flow and cause an insufficient lubrication on the whole saw chain. When a poor chain oil delivery occurs at the top of guide bar, clean the oil discharge hole as follows. -
Page 19: Instructions For Periodic Maintenance
Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features, the following maintenance must be performed regularly. Warranty claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and prop- erly. Failure to perform the prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents! The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual. All such work must be carried out by our authorized service center. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. Malfunction status Cause Action The chain saw does not start. Battery cartridge is not installed. Install a charged battery cartridge. Battery problem (low voltage). -
Page 21: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. - Page 24 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885722-924 www.makita.com 20190312...