Makita XCU11SM1 User Manual

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12 ENGLISH

Adjusting saw chain tension

CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install-

ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free

from sawdust and the like.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the saw chain too

much. Excessively high tension of saw chain may

cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar

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CAUTION: A chain which is too loose can

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accident.

The saw chain may become loose after many hours

of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension

before use.

1. Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.

Fig.17

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2. Turn the lever counterclockwise a little to loosen

the sprocket cover lightly.

Fig.18

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the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the saw chain until the lower

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4. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the

sprocket cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not

loose at the lower side.

5. Return the lever to the original position.

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side of the bar.

OPERATION

Lubrication

CAUTION: Do not operate the chain saw when

the tank is empty. Replenish the oil in due time

before the tank is empty.

CAUTION:

Prevent the oil from coming into con-

tact with the skin and eyes. Contact with the eyes causes

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immediately with clear water, then consult a doctor at once.

CAUTION:

Never use waste oil. Waste oil contains

carcinogenic substances. The contaminants in waste

oil cause accelerated wear of the oil pump, the bar and

the chain. Waste oil is harmful to the environment.

NOTICE:

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time, it may take up to two minutes for the saw chain

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anism. Run the saw without load until it does so.

NOTICE:

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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.

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