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Makita DUC252 Instruction Manual
Summary of DUC252
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1 english (o rigina l in st ruct ions) instruction manual important: read before using. Cordless chain saw duc252 duc302 014676.
Page 2: Specifications
2 english (original instructions) specifications model duc252 duc302 guide bar length 250 mm 300 mm cutting length 23 cm 24 cm 28 cm standard guide bar type sprocket nose bar carving bar sprocket nose bar type 91px 25ap 90px pitch 9.5 mm (3/8") 6.35 mm (1/4") 9.5 mm (3/8") gauge 1.3 mm (0.05") 1.3 m...
Page 3: General Power Tool Safety
3 eng900-1 vibration the vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to en60745: model duc252 work mode : cutting wood vibration emission (a h ) : 4.7 m/s 2 uncertainty (k) : 1.5 m/s 2 model duc302 work mode : cutting wood vibration emission (a h ) : 6.3 m/s 2 uncertainty (k) :...
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4 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or enta...
Page 5: Cordless Chain Saw Safety
5 service 28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 29. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories. 30. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease...
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6 do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage ...
Page 7: Save These Instructions.
7 during operation of the chain saw safety shoes or safety boots fitted with anti skid sole, steel toe caps and protection for the leg must always to be worn. Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure a secure footing. For working in trees the safety bo...
Page 8: Parts Description
8 parts description front hand guard top handle battery cartridge carabinar (rope attachment point) lever guide bar saw chain - - - - sprocket cover adjusting dial chain catcher switch trigger front handle spike bumper guide bar cover lock-off button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 13 16 11 12 15 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 9: Functional Description
9 functional description caution: • always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge 1 2 3 014650 caution: • always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the ba...
Page 10: Assembly
10 1 2 014662 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. Checking the chain brake note: • if the chain saw fails to start, the chain brake...
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11 2. Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to release the saw chain tension. 1 014653 3. Turn the lever counterclockwise to loosen the sprocket cover until it comes off. 4. Remove the sprocket cover. 5. Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain saw. To install the saw chain, perform the ...
Page 12: Operation
12 3. Turn the adjusting dial to adjust the saw chain tension. Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail (see circle in the figure). 4. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the sprocket cover after adjusting the chain tension. Make sure that the...
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13 bring the spike bumper 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. Working with the chain saw caution: • the first time user should, as a minimum practic...
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14 006914 caution: • if the upper edge of the bar is used for cutting, the chain saw may be deflected in your direction if the chain becomes trapped. For this reason, cut with the lower edge, so that the saw will be deflected away from your body. A b a b 006915 cut wood under tension on the pressure...
Page 15: Maintenance
15 006918 cut a scarf: the scarf determines the direction in which the tree will fall, and guides it. It is made on the side towards which the tree is to fall. Cut the scarf as close to the ground as possible. First make the horizontal cut to a depth of 1/5 -1/3 of the trunk diameter. Do not make th...
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16 sharpen the saw chain when: mealy sawdust is produced when damp wood is cut; the chain penetrates the wood with difficulty, even when heavy pressure is applied; the cutting edge is obviously damaged; the saw pulls to the left or right in the wood. The reason for this behaviour is uneven sharpenin...
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17 after sharpening the chain, check the height of the depth gauge using the chain gauge tool (optional accessory). 014344 remove any projecting material, however small, with a special flat file (optional accessory). Round off the front of the depth gauge again. Cleaning guide bar 010924 chips and s...
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18 2 1 014672 use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. Storing tool clean the tool before storing. Remove any chips and sawdust from the tool after removing the sprocket cover. After cleaning the tool, ...
Page 19: Trouble Shooting
19 trouble shooting before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask makita authorized service centers, always using makita replacement parts for repairs. Adjust the guide bar a...
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20 www.Makita.Com makita jan-baptist vinkstraat 2, 3070, belgium makita corporation anjo, aichi, japan 885324a229.