Switching On The Motor - Makita UC3030A Instruction Manual

Plug in the saw
CAREFUL!
Before connecting the saw to a source of electricity, al-
ways make sure to check that when the ON/OFF switch
(1) has been pressed in and released, it automatically
comes back out to the "off" position. If it does not, do
not under any circumstances connect the saw to a power
source - do not plug it in. Take the saw to a MAKITA ser-
vice centre before doing any work with it.
Clip the extension cord and the saw's power cord into the cord
grip (2).
Plug the saw plug (3) into the socket of the extension cable
(4).

Switching on the motor

- Plug in the saw (see above).
- When switching on the electric chain saw always hold it
with both hands. Take the back handle with the right hand
and t he t ubular h andle w ith t he l eft h and. H old t he h andles
tightly with your thumbs facing your fingers. The bar and
chain must not be in contact with any object.
- First depress the locking button (5) and then the power switch
(1). Then release the locking button (5).
- Attention: The chain starts running immediately. Keep
the power switch depressed as long as the motor is to run.
CAUTION:
Never lock the power switch in the ON position.
Switching o ff t he m otor
- Release the power switch (1).
NOTE:
When the chain brake is actuated the power supply to the
motor w ill b e c ut o ff.
If the saw does not start when the ON/OFF switch (1) is
actuated, it will be necessary to release the chain brake.
- Pull the hand guard (6) firmly in the direction of the arrow
until you feel it catch.
Important:
These models are equipped with a starting current limiter. This
electronic component prevents too abrupt starting of the electric
motor.
Excess c urrent c utoff: When the electrical current to the saw
exceeds the permissible level, the power supply to the motor
is a utomatically c ut o ff. T his p revents o verheating o f t he m otor
and resulting damage. To start the saw up again, release the
ON/OFF switch and press it again.
CAUTION: D o n ot u se t he s aw i f t he c urrent c utoff r epeatedly
switches o ff t he s aw. C onsult a M AKITA s ervice c entre.
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