Summary of DUC303

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    Instruction manual cordless chain saw duc303 duc353 duc400 eng l ish: o ri g in al in stru cti o n s read before use..

  • Page 2: Specifications

    2 english specifications model: duc303 duc353 duc400 overall length (without guide bar) 443 mm rated voltage d.C. 36 v standard battery cartridge bl1815n, bl1820, bl1820b, bl1830, bl1830b, bl1840, bl1840b, bl1850, bl1850b, bl1860b net weight (when using bl1815n) with 90px 4.6 kg 4.7 kg 4.8 kg with 9...

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    3 english noise the typical a-weighted noise level determined accord- ing to en60745: model duc303 sound pressure level (l pa ) : 87.7 db(a) sound power level (l wa ) : 100.4 db (a) uncertainty (k) : 2 db(a) model duc353 sound pressure level (l pa ) : 87.7 db(a) sound power level (l wa ) : 100.4 db ...

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    4 english 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel- lery or ...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions.

    5 english 12. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materi- als. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation. 13. Causes and operator pre...

  • Page 6: Battery Life

    6 english caution: only use genuine makita batteries. Use of non-genuine makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the makita warranty for the makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining ma...

  • Page 7: Functional

    7 english 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 caution: always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery car...

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    8 english capacity indicator status remaining battery capacity on off blinking 50% to 100% 20% to 50% 0% to 20% charge the battery indicating the remaining battery capacity only for battery cartridges with the indicator 1 2 ► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button press the check button on the battery c...

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    9 english notice: do not pull the switch trigger hard with- out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release ...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    10 english assembly caution: always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. Caution: do not touch the saw chain with bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain. Removing or installing saw chain caution: the ...

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    11 english 2 1 3 ► 1. Sprocket cover 2. Guide bar 3. Hole 6. Turn the lever clockwise fully and a quarter turn back to keep looseness for adjusting the chain tension. 7. Turn the adjusting dial to adjust the chain tension. 8. Turn the lever clockwise until the sprocket cover is secured then return i...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 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. 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...

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    13 english bucking 1. Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on the wood to be cut. 2. With the saw chain running, saw into the wood while using the rear handle to raise the saw and the front one to guide it. Use the spike bumper as a pivot. 3. Continue the cut by applying slight pressure to the...

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    14 english 2 1 / 2 45 o 1 45 o ► 1. Felling area — before starting felling work, ensure that: • only persons involved in the felling operation are in the vicinity; • any person involved has an unhindered path of retreat through a range of approximately 45° either side of the felling axis. Consider t...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    15 english 1 2 ► 1. Guide bar cover 2. Battery cover maintenance caution: always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Caution: always wear gloves when perform- ing any inspection or maintenance. Notice: nev...

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    16 english — sharpen the shortest cutter first. Then the length of this shortest cutter becomes the standard for all other cutters on the saw chain. — guide the file as shown in the figure. 1 2 ► 1. File 2. Saw chain — the file can be guided more easily if a file holder (optional accessory) is emplo...

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    17 english 2 1 ► 1. Slotted screwdriver 2. Oil discharge hole 3. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool. Pull the switch trigger to flow built-up dust or particles off the oil discharge hole by discharging chain oil. 4. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool. Reinstall the sprocket cover and...

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    18 english instructions for periodic maintenance to ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features, the following maintenance must be performed regularly. Warranty claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and prop- erly. Failure to pe...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    19 english troubleshooting 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 replace- ment parts for repairs. Malfunction s...

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