Makita UC002G Manual De Instrucciones página 17

OPERATION
Lubrication
NOTICE:
When filling the chain oil for the first
time, or refilling the tank after it has been com-
pletely emptied, add oil up to the bottom edge of
the filler neck. 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.
S a w c h a i n i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y l u b r i c a t e d w h e n t h e t o o l i s i n
o p e r a t i o n . C h e c k t h e a m o u n t o f r e m a i n i n g o i l i n t h e o i l
t a n k p e r i o d i c a l l y t h r o u g h t h e o i l i n s p e c t i o n w i n d o w .
► Fig.19: 1. O i l t a n k c a p 2. O i l i n s p e c t i o n w i n d o w
To refill the tank, lay the chain saw on its side, then
p u s h t h e b u t t o n o n t h e o i l t a n k c a p s o t h a t t h e b u t t o n o n
t h e o t h e r s i d e s t a n d s u p , a n d t h e n r e m o v e t h e o i l t a n k
c a p b y t u r n i n g i t .
The proper amount of oil is 200 ml. After refilling the
t a n k , m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e o i l t a n k c a p i s t i g h t e n e d
s e c u r e l y .
► Fig.20: 1. O i l t a n k c a p 2. T i g h t e n 3. L o o s e n
NOTE: If it is difficult to remove the oil tank cap,
i n s e r t t h e b o x w r e n c h i n t o t h e s l o t o f t h e o i l t a n k
c a p , a n d t h e n r e m o v e t h e o i l t a n k c a p b y t u r n i n g i t
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e .
► Fig.21: 1. S l o t 2. B o x w r e n c h
After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the
t r e e . S t a r t i t a n d w a i t u n t i l l u b r i c a t i o n o n s a w c h a i n i s
a d e q u a t e .
► Fig.22
Working with the chain saw
CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
NOTICE:
Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
Pruning trees
B r i n g t h e c h a i n s a w b o d y i n t o c o n t a c t w i t h t h e b r a n c h t o
b e c u t b e f o r e s w i t c h i n g o n . O t h e r w i s e i t m a y c a u s e t h e
guide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator. Saw
the wood to be cut by just moving it down by using the
w e i g h t o f t h e c h a i n s a w .
► Fig.23
I f y o u c a n n o t c u t t h e t i m b e r r i g h t t h r o u g h w i t h a s i n g l e s t r o k e :
A p p l y l i g h t p r e s s u r e t o t h e h a n d l e a n d c o n t i n u e s a w i n g
a n d d r a w t h e c h a i n s a w b a c k a l i t t l e .
► Fig.24
When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow
undercut and then make the finish cut from the top.
► Fig.25
If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the
b r a n c h m a y c l o s e i n a n d p i n c h t h e s a w c h a i n i n t h e c u t .
If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a
s h a l l o w u n d e r c u t , t h e b r a n c h m a y s p l i n t e r .
► Fig.26
Carrying tool
B e f o r e c a r r y i n g t h e t o o l , a l w a y s a p p l y t h e c h a i n b r a k e
a n d r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c a r t r i d g e f r o m
a t t a c h t h e g u i d e b a r c o v e r . A l s o c o v e r t h e b a t t e r y c a r -
t r i d g e w i t h t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r .
► Fig.27: 1. G u i d e b a r c o v e r 2. B a t t e r y c o v e r
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when perform-
ing any inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
T o m a i n t a i n p r o d u c t S A F E T Y a n d R E L I A B I L I T Y ,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
b e p e r f o r m e d b y M a k i t a A u t h o r i z e d o r F a c t o r y S e r v i c e
C e n t e r s , a l w a y s u s i n g M a k i t a r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s .
Sharpening the saw chain
Sharpen the saw chain when:
• M e a l y s a w d u s t i s p r o d u c e d w h e n d a m p w o o d i s c u t ;
• The chain penetrates the wood with difficulty, even
w h e n h e a v y p r e s s u r e i s a p p l i e d ;
• T h e c u t t i n g e d g e i s o b v i o u s l y d a m a g e d ;
• T h e s a w p u l l s t o t h e l e f t o r r i g h t i n t h e w o o d .
( c a u s e d b y u n e v e n s h a r p e n i n g o f t h e s a w c h a i n o r
d a m a g e t o o n e s i d e o n l y )
S h a r p e n t h e s a w c h a i n f r e q u e n t l y b u t a l i t t l e e a c h t i m e . T w o o r
three strokes with a file are usually sufficient for routine resharp-
e n i n g . W h e n t h e s a w c h a i n h a s b e e n r e s h a r p e n e d s e v e r a l
t i m e s , h a v e i t s h a r p e n e d i n o u r a u t h o r i z e d s e r v i c e c e n t e r .
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