Electronic Function - Makita DUC256 Instruction Manual

Carabiner (rope attachment point)
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 . Carabiner

Electronic function

The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
• Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant
rotation speed regardless of load conditions.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand
guard.
2. Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain-
ing nut.
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► 1 . Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut
3. Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw
chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1.
Check the direction of the saw chain. Match the
direction of the saw chain with that of the mark on the
chain saw body.
2. Fit one end of the saw chain on the top of the
guide bar.
3. Fit the other end of the saw chain around the
sprocket, then attach the guide bar to the chain saw
body, aligning the hole on the guide bar with the pin on
the chain saw body.
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► 1 . Sprocket 2. Hole
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