Putting Into Operation; Working Behavior/Method Of Working - Makita UC3530A Instruction Manual

Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide
protection against cuts and ensure a secure footing.

Putting into operation

- Do not operate the electric chain saw when it rains or
in wet or moist environment because the motor is not
waterproof. (Fig. 5)
- If the electric chain saw is moist, it must not be put
into operation.
- Avoid physical contact with grounded surfaces.
- Do not operate the electric chain saw next to
inflammable gases or dusts. Explosion hazard.
- Do always lead the power supply cable behind the
user. Take care that the cable is not clamped or cut by
sharp-edged objects. Lay the cable such that nobody
is endangered.
- Insert the plug only into safety sockets with approved
installation. Make sure that the mains voltage
corresponds to that on the identification plate. Back-
up fuse 16 A. If the saw is going to be used outdoors
connect it to a fault-current (FI) circuit breaker with
max. 30 mA triggering current.
- Pay attention to the diameter of the extension
cable. When using a cable roll the cable should be
completely wound off. Use only extension cords that
meet the specifications in "Technical data". If using
the saw out of doors make sure that the extension
cord is approved for such use.
- Before starting work the electric chain saw must
be checked for perfect function and operating
safety according to the prescriptions.
Check especially the function of the chain brake,
the correct mounting of the guide bar, the correct
sharpening and tightening of the saw chain, the firm
mounting of the sprocket guard, the easy motion of
the power switch, the function of the locking button,
the good mechanical condition of cable and plug and
the cleanliness and dryness of the handles.
- Put the electric chain saw only into operation if it is
completely assembled. Never use the electric chain
saw when it is not completely assembled.
- Remove the adjusting tool before switching the saw
on.
- All protective installations and guard supplied with the
chain saw during operation.
- Make sure that there are no children or other persons
within the working range. Also pay attention to any
animals in the working vicinity. (Fig. 6)
- Before switching on the electric chain saw ensure that
you have a safe footing.
- When switching on the electric chain saw always
hold it with both hands. Take the back handle with
the right hand and the tubular handle with the left
hand. Hold the handles tightly with your thumbs facing
your fingers. The bar and chain must indicate away
from your body. (Fig. 7)
- Switch on the saw only in the manner described in
this manual. Do not overload your saw. It will work
better and more safely if you use it within its intended
performance range.
- Switch off the electric chain saw immediately if you
observe a change in its operating behavior.
CAUTION: When releasing the power switch the
chain keeps on running for a short period of time
(free-wheeling).
- Protect the power cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
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- Route the power cord in such a way that in cannot get
caught in branches or other objects during sawing.
- If the cable is being damaged or cut, pull out the
power supply plug immediately. (Fig. 8)
- If the sawing device is hit by stones, nails or other
hard objects, pull out the power supply plug and
check the sawing device immediately.
- Pull out the power supply plug before checking
the chain tension, tightening the chain, replacing
it or clearing malfunctions. (Fig. 9)
• device malfunction
• maintenance
• refill oil
• sharpen the saw chain
• stop
• transport
• shutdown
- When stopping work or leaving the electric chain saw
switch off the chain saw and pull out the power supply
plug. Put the electric chain saw in a safe location to
prevent danger to others.
- For refilling the oil tank the power supply plug must be
pulled out. Do not smoke or light open fires.
- Avoid skin or eye contact with mineral oil products.
Always wear gloves when refilling the oil tank.
- Take care that no chain oil oozes into the soil
(environmental protection). Use an appropriate base.
- If oil has been spilt, clean the electric chain saw
immediately.

Working behavior/method of working

- Do not work on your own. There must be someone
around in case of an emergency (within shouting
distance).
- During sawing operation always hold the electric
chain saw with both hands. Thus you will be able to
guide it safely.
- Only use the electric chain saw during good light and
visibility periods. Be aware of slippery or wet areas,
and of ice and snow (risk of slipping). The risk of
slipping is extremely high when working on recently
peeled wood (bark).
- Never work on unstable surfaces. Make sure that
there are no obstacles in the working area, risk
of stumbling. Always ensure that you have a safe
footing.
- Never saw above your shoulder height.
- Never saw while standing on a ladder. (Fig. 10)
- Never climb up into trees to perform sawing with the
electric chain saw.
- Never bend forward by far to perform sawing.
- Guide the electric chain saw in such a way that no
part of your body is within the elongated swiveling
range of the saw. (Fig. 11)
- Use the electric chain saw for sawing wood only.
- Do not let the chain touch the ground when it is
running. If you are cutting wood lying directly on the
ground, turn it over before completing the cut so that
you do not cut into the ground.
- Clear the area of the cut of foreign objects such
as sand, stones, nails, wire etc. Such objects can
damage the blade and cause dangerous kickback.
- When sawing precut timber or thin woods use a safe
support (sawing jack, 12). When sawing precut timber
or thin pieces use a stable support (sawhorse, 12).
Do not saw stacked timber! Do not let another person
steady the timber, and do not steady it with your foot!