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1. Oil tank cap 2. Oil tank (translucent)
it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
When pruning trees, use botanical oil.
Mineral oil may harm trees.
NOTICE:
Before the cutting operation, make sure
that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.
WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
CAUTION:
mum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
CAUTION:
When sawing precut timber, use a
safe support (saw horse or cradle). Do not steady
the workpiece with your foot, and do not allow
anyone else to hold or steady it.
CAUTION:
Secure round pieces against rotation.
CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION:
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
NOTICE:
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NOTICE:
Bring the bottom edge of the chain saw body into
contact with the branch to be cut before switching on.
Otherwise it may cause the guide bar to wobble, result-
moving it down by using the weight of the chain saw.
If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single
stroke:
Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing
the handle.
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Bucking
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the wood to be cut.
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Never toss or drop the tool.
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on