Makita DUC204 Instruction Manual page 20

not available. In
case, follow the steps below.
•
The Torque Boost
not available
cutting operation. Wait for more than 10
seconds, and then press the main power switch
again.
•
If you use
Boost mode
the use
Torque Boost
restricted to
battery. If
Boost mode
available after waiting for more than 10 seconds,
replace the battery cartridge with a fully charged
one, or recharge the battery cartridge.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for tool/
battery protection system.
NOTE: The Torque
cannot be
the battery cartridge BL1815N, BL1820, or
BL1820B is installed.
Switch action
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. Return the tool
to our authorized service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat
purpose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery
cartridge into the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the
from being
pulled, a
is provided. To
the tool,
lever and pull the switch trigger. The
speed increases by
increasing pressure
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to
stop. ►
Fig.6: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever
this
mode is
right after the
the Torque
several times,
of the
mode is
protect the
the Torque
is not
Boost mode
used when
switch trigger
accidentally
lock-off lever
start
depress the lock-off
tool
on the
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Checking the chain brake
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw with both
hands when switching it on. Hold the top handle
with your right hand, the front handle with your
left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact
with any object.
CAUTION:
Should the saw chain not stop
immediately when this test is performed, the saw
may not be used under any circumstances.
Consult our authorized service center.
1. Press the lock-off lever, then pull the switch trigger.
The saw
immediately.
2. Push the front hand guard forwards with the back of
your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to
an immediate standstill.
►
Fig.7: 1. Front hand guard 2. Unlocked
position
3. Locked position
Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION:
If the saw chain does not stop
within two seconds in this test, stop using the
chain saw and consult our authorized service
center.
Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger
completely. The saw
come to a
two seconds.
Adjusting the chain lubrication
You can adjust
pump feed
the adjusting screw
the universal wrench.
amount of
be adjusted
steps. ►
Fig.8:
Carabiner (rope attachment point)
You can hang the tool by attaching the rope to the
carabiner. Pull up the carabiner, and then tie it with the
rope.
Electronic function
The tool is
the electronic functions
easy operation.
•
Soft start
The soft-start function
shock, and makes the tool start
smoothly.
chain starts
chain must
standstill within
the oil
rate with
using
The
oil can
in 3
1. Adjusting screw
equipped with
for
minimizes start-up