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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Chain Saw

UC002G 

UC003G 

UC004G 

UC006G

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw UC002G UC003G UC004G UC006G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ... guide bar cover oil and battery cartridge s 2 The lightest and heaviest combination of weight according to EPTA Procedure 01 2014 The weight may differ depending on the attachment s including the battery cartridge s Applicable battery cartridge and charger Battery cartridge BL4020 BL4025 BL4040 BL4050F Recommended battery Charger DC40RA DC40RB DC40RC Some of the battery cartridges and chargers li...

Page 3: ...in saw kickback and avoid contact with bar tip Direction of chain travel Saw chain oil adjustment Ni MH Li ion Only for EU countries Due to the presence of hazardous com ponents in the equipment waste electrical and electronic equipment accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with ...

Page 4: ...ce with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another NOTE The declared vibration total value s may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value s depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed WARNING Be sure to ...

Page 5: ...azards 8 Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second 9 Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87 1 in the USA EN 166 in Europe or AS NZS 1336 in Australia New Zealand ...

Page 6: ... live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock 4 Wear safety glasses and hearing protection Further protective equipment for head hands legs and feet is recommended Adequate protec tive clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain 5 Always keep proper footing 6 When cutting a limb that i...

Page 7: ...or in wet locations 5 Do not charge the battery outdoors 6 Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger terminals with wet hands 7 Do not replace the battery in the rain Maintenance and storage 1 When storing the tool avoid direct sunlight and rain and store it in a place where it does not get hot or humid Top handle chainsaw specific safety warnings 1 This chain saw is designed especi...

Page 8: ...d in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury Important safety instructions for battery cartridge 1 Before using battery cartridge read all instruc tions and cautionary markings on 1 battery char ger 2 battery and 3 product using battery 2 Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery car tridge It may result in a fire excessive heat or explosion 3 If operating time has become exc...

Page 9: ...er Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1 Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power 2 Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge Overcharging shortens the battery service life 3 Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera ture at 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Let a hot battery cartridge...

Page 10: ...g injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Indicating the remaining battery capacity Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi cate the remaining battery capacity The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds 1 2 Fig 4 1 Indicator lamps 2 Check button Indicat...

Page 11: ...e of the following conditions When you turn on the main power switch while hold ing down the lock off lever and the switch trigger When you pull the switch trigger while the chain brake is applied When you release the chain brake while holding down the lock off lever and pulling the switch trigger NOTE This tool employs the auto power off function To avoid unintentional start up the main power swi...

Page 12: ...center Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com pletely The saw chain must come to a standstill within two seconds Adjusting the chain lubrication You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw using the universal wrench The amount of oil can be adjusted in 3 steps Open the cap to adjust the adjusting screw 2 1 Fig 8 1 Cap 2 Adjusting screw Carabiner rope attachment po...

Page 13: ...ew then the retaining nut 2 3 1 Fig 10 1 Sprocket cover 2 Chain adjusting screw 3 Retaining nut 3 Remove the sprocket cover 4 Check the direction of the saw chain Match the direction of the saw chain with that of the mark on the chain saw body 1 Fig 11 1 Mark on chain saw body 5 Fit one end of the saw chain on the top of the guide bar 6 Fit the other end of the saw chain around the sprocket then a...

Page 14: ...ase the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard 2 Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the sprocket cover lightly 1 Fig 16 1 Retaining nut 3 Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the chain tension Turn the chain adjusting screw clockwise to tighten turn it counterclockwise to loosen For chain blade 90PX and 91PX Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw chain fits in th...

Page 15: ...fill the tank lay the chain saw on its side then push the button on the oil tank cap so that the button on the other side stands up and then remove the oil tank cap by turning it The proper amount of oil is 200 ml After refilling the tank make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened securely 1 2 3 Fig 20 1 Oil tank cap 2 Tighten 3 Loosen NOTE If it is difficult to remove the oil tank cap insert th...

Page 16: ...o cut off thick branches from the top without a shallow undercut the branch may splinter Fig 26 Carrying tool Before carrying the tool always apply the chain brake and remove the battery cartridge from the tool Then attach the guide bar cover Also cover the battery car tridge with the battery cover 2 1 Fig 27 1 Guide bar cover 2 Battery cover MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is swi...

Page 17: ...e The best cutting results are obtained with following distance between cutting edge and depth gauge Chain blade 90PX 0 65 mm Chain blade 91PX 0 65 mm Chain blade 25AP 0 65 mm 30 30 55 55 Fig 29 The sharpening angle of 30 must be the same on all cutters Different cutter angles cause the chain to run roughly and unevenly accelerate wear and lead to chain breaks Use a suitable round file so that the...

Page 18: ...built up in the oil dis charge hole during operation These dust or particles may impair the oil to flow and cause an insufficient lubrication on the whole saw chain When a poor chain oil delivery occurs at the top of guide bar clean the oil discharge hole as follows 1 Remove the sprocket cover and saw chain from the tool 2 Remove the small dust or particles using a slotted screwdriver or the like ...

Page 19: ...y claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and prop erly Failure to perform the prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual All such work must be carried out by our authorized service center Check item Operating time Before operation Everyday Every week Every ...

Page 20: ...n the groove Poor oil delivery Adjust the amount of oil delivery with the adjusting screw The chain saw does not reach maximum RPM Battery cartridge is installed improperly Install the battery cartridge as described in this manual Battery power is dropping Recharge the battery cartridge If recharg ing is not effective replace the battery cartridge The drive system does not work correctly Ask the a...

Page 21: ...any assistance for more details regard ing these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Saw chain Guide bar Guide bar cover Sprocket File Makita genuine battery and charger WARNING If you purchase a guide bar of different length from the standard guide bar also purchase a suitable guide bar cover together It must fit and fully cover the guide bar on the chain saw NOTE Some items in the l...

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