Makita DUC305 Betriebsanleitung Seite 13

Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To stand by the chain saw, press the main power switch
until the main power lamp lights up. To turn off, press
the main power switch again.
► Fig.6: 1. Main power switch
NOTE: The main power lamp brinks if the switch
trigger is pulled under unoperatable conditions. The
lamp blinks if you
• turn on the main power switch while holding
down the lock-off lever and the switch trigger;
• pull the switch trigger while the chain brake is applied;
• release the chain brake while holding down the
lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger.
NOTE: This chain saw employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch trigger is not pulled for a certain period after
the main power switch is turned on.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped
with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return the tool to our authorized ser-
vice center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without
pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.7: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever
Checking the chain brake
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw with both hands
when switching it on. Hold the rear 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.
► 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 one second in this test, stop using the chain
saw and consult our authorized service center.
Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger completely.
The saw chain must come to a standstill within one second.
Adjusting the chain lubrication
You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw.
The amount of oil can be adjusted using the universal wrench.
► Fig.9: 1. Adjusting screw
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.
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 retaining nuts.
► Fig.10: 1. Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut
3. Sprocket cover
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.
Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow
mark on the chain shows the direction of the chain.
2. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of the
guide bar and the other end around the sprocket.
► Fig.11: 1. Sprocket
3. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.
4. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that the
adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole on the guide bar.
► Fig.12: 1. Sprocket cover 2. Guide bar 3. Hole
4. Adjusting pin
5. Tighten the retaining nuts to secure the sprocket
cover, then loosen it a bit for tension adjustment.
► Fig.13: 1. Retaining nut
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