Makita DUC356Z - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 14

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Checking the chain brake

CAUTION:

Hold the chain saw with both 

hands when switching it on. Hold the top handle 

with your right hand, the front handle with your 

left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact 

with any object.

CAUTION:

Should the saw chain not stop 

immediately when this test is performed, the 

saw may not be used under any circumstances. 

Consult our authorized service center.

1.

Press the lock-off lever, then pull the switch trig-

ger. The saw chain starts immediately.

2.

Push the front hand guard forwards with the back 

of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an 

immediate standstill.

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Fig.8:

1.

 Front hand guard 

2.

 Unlocked position 

3.

 Locked position

Checking the run-down brake

CAUTION:

If the saw chain does not stop 

within two seconds in this test, stop using the 

chain saw and consult our authorized service 

center.

Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com-

pletely. The saw chain must come to a standstill within 

two seconds.

Adjusting the chain lubrication

You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting 

screw using the universal wrench. The amount of oil 

can be adjusted in 3 steps. Open the cap to adjust the 

adjusting screw.

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Fig.9:

1.

 Cap 

2.

 Adjusting screw

Carabiner (rope attachment point)

You can hang the tool by attaching the rope to the cara-

biner. Pull up the carabiner, and then tie it with the rope.

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Fig.10:

1.

 Carabiner

Spike bumper

The tool is equipped with the spike bumper as stan-

dard. For replacement of the spike bumper, ask Makita 

Authorized Service Centers.

When you perform the cutting operation, engage the 

spike bumper with the trunk and use it as a lever.

Electronic function

The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for 

easy operation.

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Constant speed control

The speed control function provides the constant 

rotation speed regardless of load conditions.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is 

switched off and the battery cartridge is removed 

before carrying out any work on the tool.

CAUTION:

Do not touch the saw chain with 

bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling 

the saw chain.

Removing or installing saw chain

CAUTION:

The saw chain and the guide bar 

are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool 

down enough before carrying out any work on 

the tool.

CAUTION:

Carry out the procedure of install-

ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free 

from sawdust and the like.

To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:

1.

Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand 

guard.

2.

  Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain

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ing nut.

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Fig.11:

1.

 Chain adjusting screw 

2.

 Retaining nut

3.

Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw 

chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:

1.

Check the direction of the saw chain. Match the 

direction of the saw chain with that of the mark on the 

chain saw body.

2.

Fit one end of the saw chain on the top of the 

guide bar.

3.

Fit the other end of the saw chain around the 

sprocket, then attach the guide bar to the chain saw 

body, aligning the hole on the guide bar with the pin on 

the chain saw body.

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Fig.12:

1.

 Sprocket 

2.

 Hole

4.

Insert the protrusion and the pin on the sprocket 

cover to the chain saw body, and then close the cover 

so that the bolt and pin on the chain saw body meet 

their counterparts on the cover.

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Fig.13:

1.

 Protrusion 

2.

 Sprocket cover 

3.

 Bolt 

4.

 Pin

5.

Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket 

cover, then loosen it a bit for tension adjustment.

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Fig.14:

1.

 Retaining nut

Adjusting saw chain tension

CAUTION:

Do not tighten the saw chain too 

much.

 Excessively high tension of saw chain may 

cause breakage of saw chain and wear of the guide 

bar.

CAUTION:

A chain which is too loose can 

jump off the bar and it may cause an injury 

accident.