Makita LXT DUC302RF2 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 15

15 ENGLISH

CAUTION:

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Do not tighten the saw chain too much. 

Excessively high tension of saw chain may 

cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide 

bar and breakage of the adjusting dial.

• 

A chain which is too loose can jump off the bar, 

and therefore presents an accident risk.

• 

Carry out the procedure of installing or removing 

saw chain in a clean place free from sawdust 

and the like.

Spike bumper (optional accessory)

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Fig.19

To install spike bumper, perform the following steps:
1.  Remove the sprocket cover, saw chain and guide 

bar as described in this instruction manual.

2.  Place the spike bumper, with the spikes facing 

upwards, so that its holes line up with the holes 

provided on the chain saw.

3.  Tighten the spike bumper with the two screws provided.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

 Do not cover vents, or it may cause 

overheating and damage to the tool.

Lubrication

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Fig.20:

1.

 Oil tank cap 

2.

 Oil inspection window ( for refill

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ing the tank with oil)  

3.

 Oil inspection window

Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is 

in operation.

Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil tank 

through the oil inspection window.

To refill the tank, remove the cap from the oil tank opening.

After refilling the tank, always screw the provided oil 

tank cap on the chain saw.

CAUTION:

• 

When filling the chain saw with chain oil for the 

first time, or refilling the tank after it has been 

completely emptied, add oil up to the bottom 

edge of the filler neck. The oil delivery may 

otherwise be impaired.

• 

As a saw chain oil, use oil exclusively for Makita 

chain saws or oil available in market.

• 

Never use oil including dust and particles or volatile oil.

• 

When pruning trees, use botanical oil. Mineral 

oil may harm trees.

• 

Never force the chain saw when pruning trees.

• 

Before cutting out, make sure that the provided 

oil tank cap is screwed in place.

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Fig.21

Hold the chain saw away from the tree. Start it and wait 

until lubrication on saw chain is adequate.

Bring the spike bumper into contact with the branch to 

be cut before switching on. Otherwise it may cause the 

guide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator.

Saw the wood to be cut by just moving it down.

WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW

Pruning trees

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Fig.22:

1.

 Spike bumper

CAUTION:

• 

Keep all parts of the body away from the saw 

chain when the motor is operating.

• 

Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when 

the motor is running.

• 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 

balance at all times.

Bring the spike bumper into contact with the branch to 

be cut before switching on. Cutting without bringing the 

spike bumper into contact with the branch may cause 

the guide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator.

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Fig.23

When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow 

undercut and then make the finish cut from the top.

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Fig.24

If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the 

branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.

If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a 

shallow undercut, the branch may splinter.

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Fig.25

If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single 

stroke: 

Apply light pressure to the handle and continue saw-

ing and draw the chain saw back a little; then apply 

the spike a little lower and finish the cut by raising the 

handle.

Carrying tool

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Fig.26:

1.

 Guide bar cover 

2.

 Battery cover

Always remove the battery cartridge from the tool and 

overlap the guide bar with the guide bar cover before 

carrying the tool. Also cover the battery cartridge with 

the battery cover.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• 

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 

the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-

ing to perform inspection or maintenance.

• 

Always wear gloves when performing any 

inspection or maintenance.

• 

Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol 

or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks 

may result.

Sharpening the saw chain

CAUTION:

• 

Always remove the battery cartridge and wear 

safety gloves when performing work on the saw 

chain.

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Fig.27