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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 

1

 

 

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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) 

1

 

 

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Carabiner (Rope attachment point) is for use of tool 
hanging. 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. 

 
 

Installing or removing saw chain 

 

CAUTION: 

• 

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the 
battery cartridge is removed before installing or 
removing the saw chain. 

• 

Always wear gloves when installing or removing the 
saw chain. 

1. 

To remove the saw chain, move the lever in the 
upright position. 

3

1

2

4

 

 

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2. 

Press the lever and with the lever pressed in, turn 
it counterclockwise to loosen the nut until sprocket 
cover comes off. (Pressing in the lever leads to the 
fitting of lever into the nut.) 

3. 

Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to release 
the saw chain tension. 

4. 

Remove the sprocket cover. 

5.  Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the 

chain saw. 

6. 

To install the saw chain, fit in one end of the saw 
chain on the top of the guide bar and the other end 
of it around the sprocket. 

1

 

 

010931 

At this time, fit the saw chain as shown in the figure 
because it rotates in the direction of arrow. 

7. 

Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw 

8. 

Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to slide 
the adjusting pin in the direction of arrow. 

1. Sprocket 

1. Press in 
2. Loosen 
3. Sprocket cover 
4. Adjusting dial 

1. Carabiner (rope attachment point)

1. Adjusting screw

Summary of Contents for BUC250C

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Read Before Using Cordless Chain Saw BUC250 BUC250C 010915 ...

Page 2: ...teries and accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws electric equipment and battery pack that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility ENE031 1 Intended use The tool is intended for cutting lumbers and logs GEA006 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings...

Page 3: ...related hazards Power tool use and care 17 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 18 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 19 Disconnect the plug fr...

Page 4: ...sion be alert for spring back When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and or throw the chain saw out of control 9 Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance 10 Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away ...

Page 5: ...e battery cartridge 3 If operating time has become excessively shorter stop operating immediately It may result in a risk of overheating possible burns and even an explosion 4 If electrolyte gets into your eyes rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away It may result in loss of your eyesight 5 Do not short the battery cartridge 1 Do not touch the terminals with any condu...

Page 6: ...5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Lever Front hand guard Top handle Battery cartridge Carabiner or rope attachment point Guide bar Saw chain Sprocket cover Chain cover Lock off button Switch trigger Front handle 010917 ...

Page 7: ...ad and then pull the switch trigger again to restart When the tool does not work even after pulling the switch trigger the battery power auto stop is still at work Charge the battery cartridge before use When the remaining battery capacity becomes low Recharge the battery cartridge Switch action CAUTION Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool always check to see that the switch trigge...

Page 8: ...r removing the saw chain Always wear gloves when installing or removing the saw chain 1 To remove the saw chain move the lever in the upright position 3 1 2 4 010930 2 Press the lever and with the lever pressed in turn it counterclockwise to loosen the nut until sprocket cover comes off Pressing in the lever leads to the fitting of lever into the nut 3 Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to r...

Page 9: ...unterclockwise to loosen the nut lightly Pressing in the lever leads to the fitting of lever into the nut 1 2 3 4 5 2 4 mm 1 2 010936 Turn the adjusting dial to adjust saw chain tension Grasp the saw chain in the middle of the guide bar and lift up The gap between the guide bar and the tie strap of the saw chain should be approx 2 4 mm If the gap is not approx 2 4 mm slightly turn the adjusting di...

Page 10: ...e cutting out make sure that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place 010940 Hold the chain saw away from the tree Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate Bring the lower guide into contact with the branch to be cut before switching on Cutting without bringing the lower guide into contact with the branch may cause the guide bar to wobble resulting in injury to operator Sa...

Page 11: ...chain becomes trapped For this reason cut with the lower edge so that the saw will be deflected away from your body A B A B 006915 Cut wood under tension on the pressure side A first Then make the final cut on the tension side B This prevents the bar from becoming trapped Limbing CAUTION Limbing may only be performed by trained persons A hazard is presented by the risk of kick back When limbing su...

Page 12: ...iameter Do not make the scarf too large Then make the diagonal cut Cut any corrections to the scarf across its entire width 006923 Make the back cut a little higher than the base cut of the scarf The back cut must be exactly horizontal Leave approximately 1 10 of the trunk diameter between the back cut and the scarf The wood fibers in the uncut trunk portion act as a hinge Do not cut right through...

Page 13: ...ned several times have it sharpened in a MAKITA specialist repair shop File and file guiding Use a special round file optional accessory for saw chains with a diameter of 4 mm to sharpen the chain Normal round files are not suitable 1 2 011075 The file should only engage the material on the forward stroke Lift the file off the material on the return stroke Sharpen the shortest cutter first The len...

Page 14: ...ender shaft or the like Insert the battery cartridge into the tool 010926 Pull the switch trigger to flow built up dust or particles off the oil discharge hole by discharging chain oil Remove the battery cartridge from the tool Reinstall the sprocket cover and saw chain on the tool Replacing the sprocket Before fitting a new saw chain check the condition of the sprocket 1 2 010927 CAUTION A worn s...

Page 15: ...stment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts ACCESSORIES CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance f...

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