User manual MAKITA UC3500

[. . . ] Always follow safety precautions in the Owner's and Safety Manual. Thank you for your trust in our product We congratulate you on your new MAKITA electric chain saw. MAKITA electric chain saws are characterized by their robust, high-efficiency motors and high chain velocities which allow an excellent cutting efficiency. They are equipped with numerous state-of-the-art safety devices, are light, handy and can be put into operation immediately wherever electric power is provided. [. . . ] Only if the motor is switched off and the power supply plug is pulled out - Thoroughly clean the oil tank around the cap to prevent dirt from entering the tank. - Unscrew the tank cap (C/1) and fill in chain oil until it is on a level with the bottom edge of the filler socket. Before operating the saw for the first time, the oil feed system must be completely filled, until the chain oil lubricates the chain and guide bar. Lubricating the saw chain In order to ensure sufficient lubrication of the saw chain there must always be enough oil in the tank. Important note on bio-degradable chain oils: If you are not planning to use the saw again for an extended period of time (longer than the expiration date of the chain oil), empty the oil tank and put in a small amount of regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then run the saw for a time. This is necessary to flush out all remaining bio-degradable oil from the oil tank, oil-feed system, chain and guide bar, as many such oils tend to leave sticky residues over time, which can cause damage to the oil pump or other parts. The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP chain oil again. The next time you use the saw refill the tank with new BIOTOP chain oil. To guarantee a troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove (E/3) as well as the oil inlet bore in the guide bar (E/4) must be cleaned in regular intervals. When switching on the electric chain saw always hold it with both hands. Take the back handle with the right hand and the tubular handle with the left hand. First depress the locking button (F/5) and then the power switch (F/6). NOTE: When the chain brake is actuated the power supply to the motor will be cut off. If the saw does not start when the ON/OFF switch (F/6) is actuated, it will be necessary to release the chain brake. Pull the hand guard (G/7) firmly in the direction of the arrow until you feel it catch. Always grip each handle with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle as shown in Fig. Do not work with the chain saw without first checking the chain brake!- Start the motor as described (make sure you have a good footing, and place the chain saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar is free of contact). - Grasp the tubular handle firmly with one hand and hold the grip with the other. - Switch on the motor and press the hand guard (I/7) in the direction of the arrow with the back of your hand until the chain brake engages. IMPORTANT: If the saw chain does not stop instantly when you carry out this test, do not under any circumstances use the saw!Before starting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feeding. [. . . ] Turn over after a certain period of time so that the bearing surfaces are uniformly worn. After a long storage time, have the electric chain saw checked at a service center (residual oil can become resinic and the valve of the oil pump clogged). Sprocket Chain brake Each time before putting the saw into operation Saw chain Guide bar Chain lubrication Chain brake Power switch Power supply cable Oil tank cap After each shutdown Guide bar Chain carrier Chain oil tank Saw chain/guide bar Electric chain saw The maintenance and repair work of modern electric motors as well as all safety related assemblies require qualified technical training and the availability of a special workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices. We therefore recommend you to consult a MAKITA service center for the performance of all work not described in this instruction manual. [. . . ]