Cleaning The Guide Bar; Replacing The Sprocket - Makita XCU11 Instruction Manual

— After sharpening the chain, check the height of the
depth gauge using the chain gauge tool (optional
accessory).
Fig.36

Cleaning the guide bar

Chips and sawdust will build up in the guide bar groove.
Clean out the chips and sawdust every time when you
sharpen or replace the saw chain.
Fig.37
Cleaning the sprocket cover
Chips and saw dust will accumulate inside of the
sprocket cover. Remove the sprocket cover and saw
chain from the tool then clean the chips and saw dust.
Fig.38
Cleaning the oil discharge hole
Small dust or particles may be built up in the oil dis-
charge hole during operation. These dust or particles
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.
1. Remove the sprocket cover and saw chain from
the tool.
2. Remove the small dust or particles using a slotted
screwdriver or the like.
Fig.39
1. Slotted screwdriver 2. Oil discharge hole
3. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool. Pull the
discharge hole by discharging chain oil.
4. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
Reinstall the sprocket cover and saw chain on the tool.

Replacing the sprocket

CAUTION:
A worn sprocket will damage a
new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this
case.
the sprocket.
Fig.40
1. Sprocket 2. Areas to be worn out
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