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Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, always remove the battery
cartridge from the tool. Then attach the guide bar cover.
Also cover the battery cartridge with the battery cover.
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2
Fig.25
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1.
Guide bar cover
2.
Battery cover
Holster
Optional accessory
Fig.26
WARNING:
If you are using XCU14, do not use the
holster for 100 mm (4″) guide bar length, and be sure to
use the holster for 150 mm (6″) guide bar length.
If you use the holster for 100 mm (4″) guide bar
length, the guide bar of your tool will not fit completely
in the holster and it is very dangerous.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when perform-
ing any inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Sharpening the saw chain
Sharpen the saw chain when:
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Mealy sawdust is produced when damp wood is cut;
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The chain penetrates the wood with difficulty, even
when heavy pressure is applied;
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The cutting edge is obviously damaged;
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The saw pulls to the left or right in the wood.
(caused by uneven sharpening of the saw chain or
damage to one side only)
Sharpen the saw chain frequently but a little each time.
Two or three strokes with a file are usually sufficient for
routine resharpening. When the saw chain has been
resharpened several times, have it sharpened in our
authorized service center.
Sharpening criteria:
WARNING:
An excessive distance between
the cutting edge and depth gauge increases the
risk of kickback.
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2
1
1
3
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Fig.27
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1.
Cutter 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 the depth gauge (round nose) and the
cutting edge.
— The best cutting results are obtained with following
distance between cutting edge and depth gauge.
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Chain blade 80TXL : 0.65 mm (0.025″)
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30
55
55
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