Makita XCU10Z Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH

Bucking

1. Rest the chain saw body on the wood to be

cut.

2. With the saw chain running, saw into the

wood while using the top handle to raise the saw

and the front one to guide it.

3. Continue the cut by applying slight pressure

to the top handle, easing the saw back slightly.

NOTICE: When making several cuts, switch

the chain saw o󰀨 between cuts.

CAUTION: If the upper edge of the bar

is used for cutting, the chain saw may be

deected in your direction if the chain

becomes trapped. For this reason, cut

with the lower edge, so that the saw will be

deected away from your body.

Limbing

CAUTION: Limbing may only be per-

formed by trained persons. A hazard is pre-

sented by the risk of kickback.

When limbing, support the chain saw on the

trunk if possible. Do not cut with the tip of the

bar, as this presents a risk of kickback.

Pay particular attention to branches under ten-

sion. Do not cut unsupported branches from

below.

Do not stand on the felled trunk when limbing.

Carrying tool

Before carrying the tool, always apply the chain

brake and remove the battery cartridges from the

tool. Then attach the guide bar cover. Also cover

the battery cartridge with the battery cover.

► 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool

is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge

is removed before attempting to perform

inspection or maintenance.

CAUTION: Always wear gloves when

performing 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:

• Mealy sawdust is produced when damp

wood is cut;

• The chain penetrates the wood with di󰀩-

culty, even when heavy pressure is applied;

• The cutting edge is obviously damaged;

• 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 le are

usually su󰀩cient for routine resharpening. When

the saw chain has been resharpened several

times, have it sharpened in our authorized ser-

vice center.

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Makita XCU10Z 18V LXT ® Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless 12" Top Handle Chain Saw, Tool Only

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