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OPERATION
Lubrication
NOTICE:
When filling the chain oil for the first time,
or refilling the tank after it has been completely emp
-
tied, add oil up to the bottom edge of the filler neck.
The oil delivery may otherwise be impaired.
NOTICE:
Use the saw chain oil exclusively for Makita
chain saws or equivalent oil available in the market.
NOTICE:
Never use oil including dust and parti-
cles or volatile oil.
NOTICE:
When pruning trees, use botanical oil.
Mineral oil may harm trees.
NOTICE:
Before the cutting operation, make sure
that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.
Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in
operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil
tank periodically through the oil inspection window.
1
2
Fig.19
►
1.
Oil tank cap
2.
Oil inspection window
To refill 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 the box wrench into the slot of the oil tank
cap, and then remove the oil tank cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
1
2
Fig.21
►
1.
Slot
2.
Box wrench
After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the
tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is
adequate.
Fig.22
Working with the chain saw
CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
NOTICE:
Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
