Lubrication - Makita UC3041A Manuel D'instruction

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NOTE:
Do not turn on and off too often within a short time
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(five seconds or less). The temperature inside the
tool will rise and may cause the tool damage. The
time varies by atmosphere temperature and other
conditions.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

Lubrication

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before lubricating the saw chain.
Reclaimend
oil
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Lubricate the saw chain and bar using biologically
degradable saw chain oil with an adhesion agent. The
adhesion agent in the saw chain oil prevents the oil from
being thrown off the saw excessively quickly. Mineral
oils must not be used, as they are harmful to the
environment.
CAUTION:
Prevent the oil from coming into contact with the
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skin and eyes. Contact with the eyes causes
irritation. In the event of eye contact, flush the
affected eye immediately with clear water, then
consult a doctor at once.
Never use waste
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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.
oil. Waste oil contains
When filling the chain saw with chain oil for the
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first time, or refilling the tank after it has been
completely emptied, add oil up to the bottom edge
of the filler neck. The oil delivery may otherwise be
impaired.
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To fill the oil, perform the following steps:
1. Clean the area around the oil filler cap thoroughly
to prevent any dirt from entering the oil tank.
2. Unscrew the oil filler cap and add oil up to the
lower edge of the filler neck.
3. Screw the oil filler cap firmly back in place.
4. Wipe away any spilt chain oil carefully.
NOTE:
When the chain saw is used for the first time, it
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may take up to two minutes for the saw chain oil to
begin its lubricating
mechanism. Run the saw without load until it does
so (see "CHECKS ").
CHECKS
Before starting work, carry out the following checks:
Checking the chain tension
WARNING:
Always withdraw the mains plug before checking
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the chain tension, and wear safety gloves.
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Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower
side of the bar (see circle).
Check the chain tension frequently, as new chains are
subject to elongation.
Excessively high tension of saw chain may cause
breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar and
breakage of the adjusting dial.
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1. Oil filler cap
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2. Strap
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effect upon
1. Loosen
2. Tighten
3. Adjusting dial
4. Guide bar
5. Saw chain
the saw