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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw DUC307 DUC357 DUC407 Read before use.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUC307 DUC357 DUC407 Overall length 428 mm (without guide bar) Rated voltage D.C. 18 V Net weight 2.9 kg 4.2 - 4.4 kg Standard guide bar length 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm Recommended guide bar 90PX 300 - 400 mm length 91PX 350 mm... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
Applicable battery cartridge and charger Battery cartridge BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF / DC18SH • Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence. WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. - Page 4 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded Always wear protective goggles to protect surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and your eyes from injury when using power tools. refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec- The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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Page 5: General Chain Saw Safety Warnings
When using the tool, do not wear cloth work Wear eye protection. Further protective equip- gloves which may be entangled. The entangle- ment for hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective equipment ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and Operation • fingers encircling the chain saw handles, Before starting work, check that the chain with both hands on the saw and position saw is in proper working order and that its your body and arm to allow you to resist condition complies with the safety regulations. - Page 7 Do not expose battery cartridge to water causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will or rain. also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and A battery short can cause a large current charger. flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
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Page 8: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Fig.2 Front hand guard Lever Guide bar Saw chain Guide bar cover Lock-off button Rear handle Switch trigger Battery cartridge Front handle Oil tank cap Spike bumper Chain catcher Adjusting dial 8 ENGLISH... -
Page 9: Functional Description
Indicating the remaining battery capacity FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Only for battery cartridges with the indicator 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... -
Page 10: Overheat Protection
Never use the tool if it starts when you pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock- off button. Ask your local Makita Service Center for repairs. WARNING: Never disable the lock function or tape down the lock-off button. - Page 11 Check the direction of the saw chain. Match the ASSEMBLY direction of the saw chain with that of the mark on the chain saw body. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool.
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Page 12: Removing The Saw Chain
Removing the saw chain Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that the adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole on the To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps: guide bar. Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard. Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to release the saw chain tension. Fig.12 ► 1 . -
Page 13: Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
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 14: Working With The Chain Saw
Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in Working with the chain saw operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil tank periodically through the oil inspection window. CAUTION: The first time user should, as a minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle. - Page 15 Bucking Limbing Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on CAUTION: Limbing may only be performed by the wood to be cut. trained persons. A hazard is presented by the risk of kickback. When limbing, support the chain saw on the trunk if possible. Do not cut with the tip of the bar, as this presents a risk of kickback.
- Page 16 • The base of the trunk is free of foreign Make the back cut a little higher than the base objects, roots and ranches; cut of the scarf. The back cut must be exactly horizon- tal. Leave approximately 1/10 of the trunk diameter •...
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Page 17: Maintenance
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 Fig.35 Sharpen the saw chain when: —... -
Page 18: Cleaning The Guide Bar
— The file can be guided more easily if a file holder Cleaning the sprocket cover (optional accessory) is employed. The file holder has markings for the correct sharpening angle of Chips and saw dust will accumulate inside of the 30° (align the markings parallel to the saw chain) sprocket cover. Remove the sprocket cover and saw and limits the depth of penetration (to 4/5 of the chain from the tool then clean the chips and saw dust. -
Page 19: Replacing The Sprocket
Replacing the sprocket CAUTION: A worn sprocket will damage a new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this case. Before fitting a new saw chain, check the condition of the sprocket. Fig.42 ► 1 . Sprocket 2. Areas to be worn out Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket. Fig.43 ► 1 . Locking ring 2. Sprocket NOTICE: Make sure that the sprocket is installed as shown in the figure. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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. - Page 22 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885980-922 20220419 www.makita.com...