Operation; Working With The Chain Saw; Maintenance - Makita DUC252 Betriebsanleitung

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.
Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower
side of the bar.
CAUTION:
• 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) (Fig. 15)
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. Fit the holes of spike bumper along with the holes on
the chainsaw.
3. Tighten them firmly with screws.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Do not cover vents, or it may cause overheating and
damage to the tool.
Lubrication (Fig. 16 & 17)
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.
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 (Fig. 18, 19, 20 & 21)
CAUTION:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the motor is operating.
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• 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.
When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow
undercut and then make the finish cut from the top.
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.
If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single
stroke:
Apply light pressure to the handle and continue sawing
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 (Fig. 22)
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 attempting 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 (Fig. 23)
CAUTION:
• Always remove the battery cartridge and wear safety
gloves when performing work on the saw chain.
Sharpen the saw chain when:
– Mealy sawdust is produced when damp wood is cut;
– The chain penetrates the wood with difficulty, even
when heavy pressure is applied;
– The cutting edge is obviously damaged;
– The saw pulls to the left or right in the wood. The
reason for this behaviour is uneven sharpening of
the saw chain, or damage to one side only.
Sharpen the saw chain frequently, but remove only a
little material each time.
Two or three strokes with a file are usually sufficient for
routine resharpening. When the saw chain has been
resharpened several times, have it sharpened in a
MAKITA specialist repair shop.
Sharpening criteria: (Fig. 24 & 25)
– All cutter length must be equal. Cutters of differing
length prevent the chain from running smoothly, and
may cause the chain to break.
– Do not sharpen the chain once a minimum cutter
length of 3 mm has been reached. A new chain must
then be fitted.
– The chip thickness is determined by the distance
between the depth gauge (round nose) and the cut-
ting edge.