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OPERATION Lubrication Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil tank periodically through the oil inspection window. To refill the tank, lay the chain saw on its side, then push the oil tank cap, and then remove the oil tank cap. The proper amount of oil is 200 ml (6.8 fl oz). After refilling the tank, make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened securely. 1 2 ► 1 . Oil tank cap 2. Oil inspection window After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate. WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW CAUTION: The first time user should, as a minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle. CAUTION: When sawing precut timber, use a safe support (saw horse or cradle). Do not steady the workpiece with your foot, and do not allow anyone else to hold or steady it. CAUTION: Secure round pieces against rotation. CAUTION: Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. CAUTION: Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. CAUTION: Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. NOTICE: Never toss or drop the tool. NOTICE: Do not cover the vents of the tool. Pruning trees Bring the chain saw body into contact with the branch to be cut before switching on. Otherwise it may cause the guide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator. Saw the wood to be cut by just moving it down by using the weight of the chain saw. 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. 16 ENGLISH

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ENGLISH
OPERATION
Lubrication
Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is
in operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the
oil tank periodically through the oil inspection window.
To refill the tank, lay the chain saw on its side, then push
the oil tank cap, and then remove the oil tank cap. The
proper amount of oil is 200 ml (6.8 fl oz). After refilling the
tank, make sure that the oil tank cap is tightened securely.
1
2
►
1.
Oil tank cap
2.
Oil inspection window
After refilling, hold the chain saw away from the tree. Start
it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is adequate.
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 deliv
-
ery 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.
WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
CAUTION:
The first time user should, as
a minimum practice, do cutting logs on a
saw-horse or cradle.
CAUTION:
When sawing precut timber,
use a safe support (saw horse or cradle).
Do not steady the workpiece with your foot,
and do not allow anyone else to hold or
steady it.
CAUTION:
Secure round pieces against
rotation.
CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body
away from the saw chain when the motor is
operating.
CAUTION:
Hold the chain saw firmly with
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.
NOTICE:
Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
Pruning trees
Bring the chain saw body into contact with the
branch to be cut before switching on. Otherwise
it may cause the guide bar to wobble, resulting
in injury to operator. Saw the wood to be cut by
just moving it down by using the weight of the
chain saw.