Makita XCU07PT XCU07 Instruction Manual - Page 12
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3. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the chain tension. Turn the chain adjusting screw clockwise to tighten, turn it counterclockwise to loosen. For chain blade 90PX and 91PX: Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail as illustrated. 1 2 3 ► 1 . Guide bar 2. Saw chain 3. Chain adjusting screw For chain blade 25AP: Tighten the saw chain so that the gap between the center of the lower side of the guide bar and the saw chain becomes approximately 1 mm to 2 mm. 4. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the retaining nuts to secure the sprocket cover. OPERATION Lubrication Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil tank periodically. To refill the tank, lay the chain saw on its side and remove the oil tank cap. The proper amount of oil is 200 ml. After refilling the tank, make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened securely. 1 2 ► 1 . Oil tank cap 2. Oil tank (translucent) After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate. 1 ► 1 . Retaining nut For chain blade 90PX and 91PX: Make sure that the saw chain does not loose at the lower side. Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower side of the bar. For chain blade 25AP: Make sure that the gap between the center of the lower side of the guide bar and the saw chain is approximately 1 mm to 2 mm. NOTICE: When filling the chain oil for the 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. 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 particles 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. 12 ENGLISH