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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw DUC305 DUC355 DUC405 Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUC305 DUC355 DUC405 Overall length (without guide bar) 443 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V Net weight 4.6 - 5.5 kg Standard guide bar length 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm Recommended guide bar length 300 - 400 mm Applicable saw chain type 90PX (refer to the table below) -
Page 3: Intended Use
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded Wear a helmet, goggles and ear protection. surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec- tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Use appropriate protection for foot-leg and hand-arm. - Page 4 Always wear protective goggles to protect When using the tool, do not wear cloth work your eyes from injury when using power tools. gloves which may be entangled. The entangle- The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 result in personal injury.
- Page 5 Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protec- tive clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
- Page 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. 6 ENGLISH...
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Page 7: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Battery cartridge Front hand guard Guide bar Saw chain Retaining nut Chain adjusting screw Check button Capacity indicator Main power lamp Main power switch Lock-off lever Rear handle Switch trigger Front handle Oil tank cap Box wrench Chain catcher Adjusting screw (for oil pump) Guide bar cover 7 ENGLISH... -
Page 8: Functional Description
Tool / battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto- CAUTION: matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is Always be sure that the tool is placed under one of the following conditions. -
Page 9: Main Power Switch
Main power switch Capacity indicator status Remaining battery capacity WARNING: Always turn off the main power Blinking switch when not in use. 50% to 100% To stand by the chain saw, press the main power switch until the main power lamp lights up. To turn off, press the main power switch again. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Chain Lubrication
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock- Checking the run-down brake off lever is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing CAUTION: pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. If the saw chain does not stop within one second in this test, stop using the chain saw and consult our authorized service... -
Page 11: Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain- Tighten the retaining nuts to secure the sprocket ing nuts. cover, then loosen it a bit for tension adjustment. ► 1 . Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut ► 1 . Retaining nut 3. Sprocket cover Adjusting saw chain tension Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain saw body. CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install- To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:... -
Page 12: 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 13 Bucking WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on the wood to be cut. CAUTION: The first time user should, as a minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle. CAUTION: When sawing precut timber, use a safe support (saw horse or cradle).
- Page 14 Limbing • The base of the trunk is free of foreign objects, roots and ranches; • No persons or objects are present over a CAUTION: Limbing may only be performed by distance of 2 1/2 tree lengths in the direction trained persons. A hazard is presented by the risk of kickback. in which the tree will fall.
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Page 15: Sharpening The Saw Chain
The back cut must be exactly horizontal. Leave repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should approximately 1/10 of the trunk diameter between the back be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service cut and the scarf. The wood fibers in the uncut trunk portion Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. act as a hinge. Insert wedges into the back cut in time. -
Page 16: Cleaning The Guide Bar
► 1 . File holder — The sharpening angle of 30° must be the same on all cutters. Different cutter angles cause the chain — After sharpening the chain, check the height of the to run roughly and unevenly, accelerate wear, and depth gauge using the chain gauge tool (optional lead to chain breaks. -
Page 17: Replacing The Sprocket
Cleaning the sprocket cover Replacing the sprocket Chips and saw dust will accumulate inside of the CAUTION: A worn sprocket will damage a sprocket cover. Remove the sprocket cover and saw new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this chain from the tool then clean the chips and saw dust. -
Page 18: 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. -
Page 19: 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. Two battery cartridges are not installed. Install two charged battery cartridges. - Page 20 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885663-924 www.makita.com 20180531...