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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Chain Saw

DUC122

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw DUC122 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...A Procedure 01 2014 The weight may differ depending on the attachment s including the battery cartridge s Applicable battery cartridge and charger Battery cartridge BL1815N BL1820B BL1830B BL1840B BL1850B BL1860B Charger DC18RC DC18RD DC18RE DC18SD DC18SE DC18SF DC18SH Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence WARNING Only u...

Page 3: ...re is an increased risk of elec tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 3 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con ditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 4 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of...

Page 4: ...and control of the tool in unexpected situations 9 When using the tool do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled The entangle ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury Battery tool use and care 1 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with a...

Page 5: ...reaction kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw As a chain saw user you should take several ...

Page 6: ...duce the risk of white finger disease keep your hands warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal i...

Page 7: ...pports the use near high voltage electrical power lines do not use the battery cartridge near high voltage electri cal power lines It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge 18 Keep the battery away from children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Only use genuine Makita batteries Use of non genuine Makita batteries or batteries that have been altered may result in t...

Page 8: ...5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Top handle Battery cartridge Sprocket cover Front hand guard Guide bar Tip guard Saw chain knob Lock off button Switch trigger Front handle Chain cover 13 Carabiner or rope attachment point ...

Page 9: ...ntally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Battery protection system Lithium ion battery with star marking The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and or battery are placed under one of the following conditions Overloaded The ...

Page 10: ...s 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 Use only saw chain and guide bar with bar tip designed for this chain saw see t...

Page 11: ...nd then place the sprocket cover on the tool Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the screw firmly 1 2 1 Sprocket cover 2 Knob Loosen the screw by turning counterclockwise the knob until the sprocket cover comes off Remove the sprocket cover Remove saw chain and guide bar from the tool Adjusting saw chain tension 1 2 Just a slight loosening of the screw allows the saw chain tension to be adjusted Af...

Page 12: ... in due time before the tank is empty 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 Whe...

Page 13: ...ting without bringing the tip guide lower guide 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 1 2 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...

Page 14: ...r 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 sev eral times have it sharpened in a MAKITA specialist repair shop File and file guiding Use a special round file optional accessory f...

Page 15: ...ient lubrica tion on the whole saw chain When a poor chain oil delivery occurs at the top of guide bar clean the filter as follows Remove the battery cartridge from the tool Remove the sprocket cover and saw chain from the tool Refer to the section titled Installing or removing saw chain 1 2 1 Push nut 2 Slotted bit screwdriver Remove the push nut using a slotted bit screwdriver with a slender sha...

Page 16: ...ove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes 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 1 2 1 Brush holder cap ...

Page 17: ... saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual All such work must be carried out by authorized service centre Remove from the chain saw Guide bar Chain lubrication Switch trigger Lock off button Oil tank cap Chain catcher Screws and nuts Chain saw Saw chain Before storage Annually Every 3 month Every week Everyday Before operation Item Operating time Inspec...

Page 18: ...ce battery cartridge Recharge the battery cartridge If recharging is not effective replace battery cartridge Fill the oil tank Clean the groove Install the battery cartridge as described in this manual Recharge the battery cartridge If recharging is not effective replace battery cartridge Ask your local authorized service center for repair Ask your local authorized service center for repair Ask yo...

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Page 20: ...Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan www makita com 885298 907 EN 20210525 ...

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