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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Chain Saw

UC010G 

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Chain Saw UC010G UC011G UC012G UC013G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...ght without the saw chain guide bar 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 Saw chain guide bar and sprocket combination Saw chain type 91PX Number of drive links 46 52 56 62 Guide bar Guide bar length 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm 4...

Page 3: ...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 household waste In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumu lators and batteries as well as their adaptatio...

Page 4: ...uropean countries only The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual SAFETY WARNINGS General power tool safety warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings instruc tions illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instruc...

Page 5: ...e 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 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or remove the battery pack if detachable from the power tool before making any adjust ments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power ...

Page 6: ...faces may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw 7 When cutting a limb that is under tension 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 8 Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap lings The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pul...

Page 7: ...n to your footing 4 Do not submerge the tool into a puddle 5 Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in the rain Electrical and battery safety 1 Avoid dangerous environment Don t use the tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to rain Water entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock 2 Do not dispose of the battery ies in a fire The cell may explode Check with local codes for p...

Page 8: ...fied by Makita Installing the batteries to non compliant products may result in a fire exces sive heat explosion or leak of electrolyte 13 If the tool is not used for a long period of time the battery must be removed from the tool 14 During and after use the battery cartridge may take on heat which can cause burns or low temperature burns Pay attention to the han dling of hot battery cartridges 15...

Page 9: ...y cartridge 2 Front hand guard 3 Chain adjusting screw 4 Guide bar 5 Saw chain 6 Retaining nut 7 Main power lamp 8 Main power switch 9 Lock off lever 10 Rear handle 11 Switch trigger 12 Front handle 13 Oil tank cap 14 Guide bar cover 15 Adjusting screw for oil pump 16 Chain catcher ...

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: ...NOTE The main power lamp blinks in green if the switch trigger is pulled under unoperatable conditions The lamp blinks in one of the following conditions When you turn on the main power switch while holding 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 pulli...

Page 12: ...oes not stop within one second in this test stop using the chain saw and consult our authorized service center Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com pletely The saw chain must come to a standstill within one second Adjusting the chain lubrication You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw The amount of oil can be adjusted using the universal wrench 1 Fig 8 1 Adj...

Page 13: ...the saw chain on the top of the guide bar 6 Fit the other end of the saw chain around the sprocket then attach the guide bar to the chain saw body aligning the hole on the guide bar with the pin on the chain saw body 1 2 Fig 11 1 Sprocket 2 Hole 7 Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw body so that the bolts on the chain saw body are positioned in the holes on the sprocket cover 1 3 2 Fig 12 1 ...

Page 14: ...e can jump off the bar and it may cause an injury accident The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use From time to time check the saw chain tension before use 1 Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard 2 Loosen the retaining nuts a bit to loosen the sprocket cover lightly 1 Fig 15 1 Retaining nut 3 Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the chain tension Turn the ...

Page 15: ...or 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 ...

Page 16: ...er footing and balance at all times NOTICE Never toss or drop the tool NOTICE Do not cover the vents of the tool Bring the bottom edge of the chain saw body into contact with the branch to be cut before switching on Otherwise it may cause the guide bar to wobble result ing in injury to operator Saw the wood to be cut by just moving it down by using the weight of the chain saw Fig 22 If you cannot ...

Page 17: ... stand on the felled trunk when limbing Burrowing and parallel to grain cuts CAUTION Burrowing and parallel to grain cuts may only be carried out by persons with special train ing The possibility of kickback presents a risk of injury Perform parallel to grain cuts at as shallow an angle as possible Take an extra caution when carrying out the cut as the spike bumper cannot be used Fig 27 Felling CA...

Page 18: ...cut to a depth of 1 5 1 3 of the trunk diameter Do not make the scarf too large Then make the diagonal cut Fig 30 NOTE The scarf determines the direction in which the tree will fall and guides it It is made on the side towards which the tree is to fall 2 Make the back cut a little higher than the base cut of the scarf The back cut must be exactly horizon tal Leave approximately 1 10 of the trunk d...

Page 19: ...er length 2 Distance between cutting edge and depth gauge 3 Minimum cutter length 3 mm All cutter length must be equal Different cutter lengths prevent the saw chain from running smoothly and may cause the saw chain to break Do not sharpen the chain when the cutter length has reached 3 mm or shorter The chain must be replaced with new one The chip thickness is determined by the distance between th...

Page 20: ...n Fig 38 Cleaning the sprocket cover Chips and saw dust will accumulate inside of the sprocket cover Remove the sprocket cover and saw chain from the tool then clean the chips and saw dust Fig 39 Cleaning the oil discharge hole Small dust or particles may be 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...

Page 21: ...ys fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket 1 2 Fig 42 1 Locking ring 2 Sprocket NOTICE Make sure that the sprocket is installed as shown in the figure Storing the tool 1 Clean the tool before storing Remove any chips and sawdust from the tool after removing the sprocket cover 2 After cleaning the tool run it under no load to lubri cate the saw chain and guide bar 3 Cover the guide bar w...

Page 22: ...ot 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 3 month Annually Before storage Chain saw Inspection Cleaning Check at authorized service center Saw chain Inspection Sharpening if necessary Guide bar Inspection Remove from the chain saw Chain brake Check the function Have ...

Page 23: ...ized service center in your region for repair The main power lamp is blinking in green Switch trigger is pulled under an unoperat able condition Pull the switch trigger after the main power switch is turned on and the chain brake is released Chain does not stop even the chain brake is activated Stop the tool immediately The brake band is worn down Ask the authorized service center in your region f...

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