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Summary of Contents for 5012B

Page 1: ... MANUAL weight Overall length Saw chain Pitch Gauge DOUBLE INSULATION 300 mm 111 314 5 500 SPECIF1CATIONS 318 0 050 560 mm 4 3kg 9 5 mm 11 27 mm 122 19 5 Ibs Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country ...

Page 2: ...se chain saw in damp or wet locations Do not use chain saw in presence of flammable liquids or gases Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example metal pipes wire fences Do not let visitors contact chain saw or extension cord All visitors should be kept away from work area When not in use chain saws should be stored in a dry and high or locked up place out of the reach of children When ...

Page 3: ...e the saw chain is not contacting anything Check Damaged Parts Before further use of the chain saw a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked t o determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or othe...

Page 4: ... ear protectors during operation 20 Before making a felling cut remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples 21 Secure the log so that it will not roll or move suddenly during operation 22 AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in tool with finger 23 Attention Do not expose this tool to rain and pull plug immediately if the 24 The chain saw must not be left outdoors during rain and it mus...

Page 5: ...ten sion cord is in good condition before using Keep the cord away from the cut ting area and to position cord so that it will not be caught on branches and the like during cutting Use the table below to determine the proper wire size re quired in the extension cord Ampere rating on nameplate 0 5 0 5 1 10 0 10 1 13 0 13 1 15 0 I Ext Cord Length I Wire Size American Wire Gauge 25 Ft 50 Ft 75 Ft 125...

Page 6: ...ed part that drives the saw chain Felling The process of cutting down a tree Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite side of the tree from the notching undercut Front Handle The support handle located at the front of the chain saw Front Handle Guard A structural barrier between the front handle of a chain saw and the guide bar typically located close to the ...

Page 7: ...he bucking and felling cuts Notching Undercut A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree s fall Oiler Control A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain Rear Handle The support handle located at the rear of the saw Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to reduce kickback significantly ReplacementSaw Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requir...

Page 8: ...the direction of the arrow in Fig 3 and 4 Keep the chain in the guide bar grooves Install the guide bar so that the lower hole in the guide bar is just over the adjusting pin Install the chain cover and tighten the hex bolt only tight enough to hold the guide bar temporarily Adjusting saw chain tension CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting chain tensio...

Page 9: ... After adjusting the chain tension use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt s e wre1y I I Fig 6 I 1 I Fig 7 CAUTION When breaking in a new chain adjust the tension often since it tends to stretch Hook When using an extension cord secure it to the tool s cord with the hook provided Attach the hook about 100 200 mm 4 8 from the extension cord connector This will help prevent unintentional dis c...

Page 10: ...4 or 5 times Let the oil get around the bar groove and penetrate before cut ting For continuous operation lubricate the tool for every log having a diameter of about 200 8 by depressing the button 4 or 5 times For greater thickness depress the button several times a t some point in the cutting I I Insufficient oiling will cause wear on the rivets rough chain travel and high chain tension Use in su...

Page 11: ...e wood rocking it in gently Do not force the guide bar in Whenever heavy work is prolonged the overload pro tector will cut out to stop the motor CAUTION If you notice that the guide bar is too hot to touch stop operation and let the tool cool off Check the chain tension Make sure the oil is feeding properly Overload protector The overload protector automatically cuts out to break the circuit and ...

Page 12: ...danger any person strike any utility line or cause any property damage If the tree does make contact with any utility line the utility company should be notified immediately The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled A retreat path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started The retr...

Page 13: ...lose to the hinge the tree should begin to fall If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut stop the m...

Page 14: ...og is supported on one end as shown in Fig 20 cut 1 3 the diameter from the underside underbuck Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut 2nd Cut overbuck 2 3diameter to meet 1st cut to avoid pinching When the log is supported on both ends as shown in Fig 21 cut 1 3 of that diameter from the top overbuck Then make the finished cut by underbucking the lower 2 3 to meet the fir...

Page 15: ...rip on the chain saw handles Don t let the chain contact the ground After completing the cut wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw Always stop the motor before movingfrom tree to tree Carryingtool Carry the tool by the front handle with the tool turned off finger off the switch the guide bar and the saw chain to the rear Use the scabbard to cover the guide bar and the saw ch...

Page 16: ...direction of the arrow When pulling it back be careful not to touch the cutters with the file Fig 25 After a saw chain has been filed two or three times the raker see Fig 24 may need to be filed down slightly This is because the raker acts as a depth gauge for the cutters As the cutters are filed they lose some height due to their angled shape Eventually the cutters will become lower than the dept...

Page 17: ...shes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps Clean out Id 1 Limit mark I Fig 2s Fig 29 Storing the tool Before storing the tool be sure to do the following 0 Remove the chain cover Remove any chips and sawdust from the tool 0 Install the chain cover Turn the tool on and depress the oil button 4 or 5 tim...

Page 18: ...nts might present a risk of injury to persons The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner 0 Socket wrench 13 Screwdriver 0 File Part No 782212 4 Part No 783002 8 Part No 744003 1 0 Scabbard 0 Oil supply Part No 411936 2 Part No 181117 9 0 Saw chain Part No 713010 5 0 Hook Part No 158024 1 Cap for oil supply Part No 242012 9 18 ...

Page 19: ...July 29 88 EN 300 mm 11 3 4 CHAIN SAW Model 5012B Note The switch noise suppressor and other part configuratlons may differ from country to country 19 ...

Page 20: ...thorou ly inspected and tested before leaving the factory It is warranted to be free of defects from worf h p and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Should any trouble develop during this oneyear period retum the COMPLETE tool freight prepaid to one of Makita s Factory or Authorized ServiceCenters If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmansh...

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