Makita LXT DUC302RF2 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 14

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Checking the chain brake

NOTE:

• 

If the chain saw fails to start, the chain brake 

must be released. Pull the front hand guard 

backwards firmly until you feel it engage.

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.

First press the lock-off button, then the switch trigger. 

The saw chain starts immediately.

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Fig.7:

1.

 Front hand guard 

2.

 Lock 

3.

 Unlock

Press the front hand guard forwards using the back of your 

hand. The saw chain must come to an immediate standstill.

CAUTION:

• 

Should the saw chain not stop immediately 

when this test is performed, the saw may not 

be used under any circumstances. Consult a 

MAKITA specialist repair shop.

Checking the run-down brake

Switch on the chain saw.

Release the switch trigger completely. The saw chain 

must come to a standstill within one second.

CAUTION:

• 

Should the saw chain not come to a stop within 

one second when this test is performed, the saw 

must not be used. Consult a MAKITA specialist 

repair shop.

Adjusting the chain lubrication

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Fig.8:

1.

 Adjusting screw

You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw. 

The amount of oil can be adjusted using the universal wrench.

Carabiner (rope attachment point)

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Fig.9

Carabiner (Rope attachment point) is for use of tool hang-

ing. Before using carabiner, pull it out and tie it with a rope.

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.

Removing or installing saw chain

CAUTION:

• 

Always wear gloves when installing or removing 

the saw chain.

• 

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.

To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1.  Press and fully open the lever until it stops.

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Fig.10:

1.

 Sprocket cover 

2.

 Lever

2.  Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to release 

the saw chain tension.

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Fig.11:

1.

 Adjusting dial

3.  Turn the lever counterclockwise to loosen the 

sprocket cover until it comes off.

4.  Remove the sprocket cover.
5.  Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the 

chain saw.

To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
6.  Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow 

mark on the chain shows the direction of the 

chain.

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Fig.12:

1.

 Sprocket

7.  Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of 

the guide bar and the other end of it around the 

sprocket.

8.  Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.

9.  Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to slide the 

adjusting pin in the direction of arrow.

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Fig.13:

1.

 Adjusting pin

10.  Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that 

the adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole in 

the guide bar.

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Fig.14:

1.

 Hole 

2.

 Guide bar

11.  Turn the lever clockwise fully and a quarter 

turn back to keep looseness for adjusting chain 

tension.

12.  Turn the adjusting dial, and adjust the chain 

tension.

13.  Turn the lever clockwise to secure the sprocket 

cover.

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Fig.15:

1.

 Sprocket cover 

2.

 Lever

14.  Press and return the lever to its original position.

Adjusting saw chain tension

The saw chain may become loose after many hours 

of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension 

before use.
1.  Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it 

counterclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover 

lightly.

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Fig.16:

1.

 Sprocket cover 

2.

 Lever

2.  Lift up the guide bar tip slightly.

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Fig.17:

1.

 Loosen 

2.

 Tighten 

3.

 Adjusting dial 

4.

 Guide bar 

5.

 Saw chain

3.  Turn the adjusting dial to adjust the saw chain 

tension. Tighten the saw chain until the lower side 

of the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail (see circle 

in the figure).

4.  Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the 

sprocket cover after adjusting the chain tension. 

Make sure that the saw chain does not loose at 

lower side.

5.  Press and return the lever to its original position.

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Fig.18:

1.

 Sprocket cover 

2.

 Lever

Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower 

side of the bar.