Makita 5012B Owners Manual

Makita 5012B Manual

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  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 1
    IrfiN.f.N...!. f Jx Chain Saw 300 mm (11-3/4") MODEL 5012B INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0 DOUBLE INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS Chain speed (FPM) Guide bar length Saw chain Pitch Gauge Overall length 5,500 300 mm (11-3/4") 3/8" (9.5 mm) 0.050" (1.27 mm) 560 mm (22") * Manufacturer reserves the
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 2
    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Keep Work Area Clean Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 3
    its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 4
    by the manufacturer. 17. Power Supply Connect chain saw to correct voltage, that is, be sure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. 18. Replacement Parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 19. Wear ear protectors during operation. 20
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 5
    example - SJTWA, to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current the 14 16 14 12 12 16 12 12 12 16 12 12 - Contact Makita Authorized or Factory Service Center if a proper extension cord cannot be found. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 5
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 6
    saw without the saw chain and guide bar. Sprocket - The toothed part that drives the saw chain. Felling - The process of cutting down a tree. Felling Back Cut - The final cut in a tree felling operation made on the opposite side of the tree from the notching undercut. Front Handle - The support
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 7
    and is supported by the guide bar. Spiked Bumper (Spike) - The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing. Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor of the chain saw. Lock
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 8
    : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing saw chain and guide bar. Use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the chain cover. Remove the chain cover. I cover Loose Fig. 2 Fit one end of the chain over the sprocket and the other over the end of the
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 9
    - 5/32"), adjust the chain tension. Use a screwdriver to turn the chain tension adjusting screw clockwise for more tension, or counterclockwise for less tension. When adjusting the chain tension, lift the end of the guide bar slightly. After adjusting the chain tension, use the socket wrench to
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 10
    rough chain travel and high chain tension. Use in such conditions will put a great load on the motor, and the overload protector may cut out. Unplug the saw and pump the oil plunger 5 or 6 times while running the saw chain around by hand. After enough lubrication, resume sawing
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 11
    12 CAUTION: Turbine oil #200 or machine oil is recommended. A special oil or one of high viscosity is neither needed nor advisable, since the aim is to lubricate the chain and the guide bar. Do not use unplug the tool. Check the chain tension, oil feeding and your sawing method. Then press the
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 12
    fingers encircling the handle as shown in Fig. 15. Use this grip thumb below handle Fig. 15 Using the chain saw Always be sure of your footing and hold the chain saw firmly with both hands while the motor is running. Felling , staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made. 12
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 13
    . When limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as shown in Fig. 18. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw. LIMB CUT Keep work off ground Leave support limbs until log is cut // Fig
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 14
    your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. When the log is supported along its entire length as shown in Fig. 19, it is cut from the top (overbuck
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 15
    you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree. Carrying tool Carry the tool by the front handle with the tool turned off, finger off the switch, the guide bar and the saw chain to the rear. Use the scabbard to cover the guide bar and the saw chain. ( Stand on uphill
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 16
    the top filling angle will be 60° - automatically. Fig. 24 File Saw chain Fig. 25 After a saw chain has been filed two or three times, the "raker" (see Fig. depth gauge and consequently, will not be able to cut. To remedy this, use a flat file to file the tops of the rakers so that they are about
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 17
    and depress the oil button 4 or 5 times. • Cover the saw chain and the guide bar with the scabbard. 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. 17
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 18
    • Saw chain Part No. 713010-5 • Hook Part No. 158024-1 MODEL 5012B ITEM NO. NO. USED DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. NO. USED DESCRIPTION July -29-38 US MACHINE 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 6 7 1 9 1 0 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 1 1 9 1 20 1 21 1 22 1 2 26 Guide Bar Chain Cover
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 19
    300 mm (11-3/4") CHAIN SAW Model 5012B July -29-'88 EN Typel 2 3 4,4,0 8 7 5 16 6 7 19 g 29 32 28 51 27 52 31 30 34 22 26 50 25 24 23 42 35 36 43 44 45 46 47 37 38 40 re 39 49 Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country
  • Makita 5012B | Owners Manual - Page 20
    Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
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Chain
Saw
300
mm
(11-3/4")
MODEL
5012B
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
0
DOUBLE
INSULATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Chain
speed
(FPM)
Guide
bar
length
Saw
chain
Overall
length
Net
weight
Pitch
Gauge
5,500
300
mm
(11-3/4")
3/8"
(9.5
mm)
0.050"
(1.27
mm)
560
mm
(22")
4.3
kg
(9.5
Ibs)
*
Manufacturer
reserves
the
right
to
change
specifications
without
notice.
*
Note:
Specifications
may
differ
from
country
to
country.