Makita UC3020A Instruction Manual

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Summary of UC3020A

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    I n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l warning: for your personal safety, read and understand before using. Save these instructions for future reference. English chain saw model uc3020a model uc3520a model uc4020a 006906 double insulation.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    2 specifications • due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • note: specifications may differ from country to country. Symbols end218-1 the following show the symbols used for the tool. Be sure that you understand th...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    3 ............Chain brake released/applied ....................Prohibited! ..................Only for eu countries do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste mate- rial! In observance of european directive 2002/96/ec on waste electric and electronic equipment and its imple- m...

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Rules

    4 4. Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area. 5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children. 6. Do not force the tool. It will do the job bette...

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    5 4. The chain saw is not intended for commercial use. 5. Do not overload the chain saw. Personal protective equipment 1. Clothing must be close-fitting, but must not obstruct mobility. 2. Wear the following protective clothing during work: • a tested safety helmet, if a hazard is presented by falli...

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    6 15. Guide the chain saw such that no part of your body is within the extended path of the saw chain (see figure). 16. When moving around between sawing operations, apply the chain brake in order to prevent the chain from being operated unintentionally. Hold the chain saw by the front handle when c...

  • Page 7: Save These Instructions.

    7 maintenance 1. Withdraw the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance. 2. Check the power cable regularly for damage to the insulation. 3. Clean the chain saw regularly. 4. Have any damage to the plastic housing repaired properly and immediately. 5. Do not use the saw...

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    8 parts supplied 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 10 8 9 11 13 15 12 006907 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 rear handle switch trigger oil filter cap front handle front hand guard guide bar saw chain lever sprocket cover oil level sight rear hand guard serrated rail (claw stop) lock-off button chain catcher sca...

  • Page 9: Functional

    9 functional description caution: • always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action caution: • before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “off” position when...

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    10 8. Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to slide the adjusting pin in the direction of arrow. 9. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that the hook at its back cover is inserted into a hole in the chain saw and the adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole in the guide bar. 10. Pres...

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    11 press in the lever. With the lever depressed, make a quarter turn on it counter- clockwise to loosen the nut lightly. (pressing in the lever leads to the fitting of lever into the nut.) turn the adjusting dial to adjust saw chain tension. Grasp the saw chain in the middle of the guide bar and lif...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 operation lubrication caution: • always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before lubricating the saw chain. Lubricate the saw chain and bar using a biologically degradable saw chain oil with an adhesion agent. The adhesion agent in the saw chain oil prevents the oil from being t...

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    13 checking the switch action caution: always unplug the tool before testing the switch trigger. Locking the switch trigger in the on position is prohibited. It must not be possible to depress the switch trigger unless the lock-off button is first depressed. The switch trigger must not jam in the de...

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    14 working with the chain saw bucking for bucking cuts, rest the serrated rail shown in the figure on the wood to be cut. With the saw chain running, saw into the wood, using the rear handle to raise the saw and the front one to guide it. Use the serrated rail as a pivot. Continue the cut by applyin...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    15 observe local regulations if you wish to fell a tree. - before starting felling work, ensure that: (1) only persons involved in the felling operation are in the vicinity; (2) any person involved has an unhindered path of retreat through a range of approximately 45 ° either side of the felling axi...

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    16 cleaning the chain saw clean the saw regularly with a clean rag. The handles, in particular, must be kept free of oil. Checking the plastic housing carry out regular visual inspections of all parts of the housing. Should any parts be damaged, have them repaired immediately and properly in a makit...

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    17 file and file guiding - use a special round file (optional accessory) for saw chains, with a diameter of 4.5 mm, to sharpen the chain. Normal round files are not suitable. - the file should only engage the material on the forward stroke. Lift the file off the material on the return stroke. - shar...

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    18 cleaning the oil filter at the oil discharge hole small dust or particles may be built up in the oil filter at the oil discharge hole during operation. Small dust or particles built up in the oil filter may impair the oil discharge flow and cause an insufficient lubrication on the whole saw chain...

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    19 insert the push nut with its correct side facing up as shown in the figure into the oil discharge hole to secure the filter. When the filter cannot be secured with a disfigured push nut, replace the push nut with a new one. Reinstall the sprocket cover and saw chain on the tool. New saw chains us...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    20 accessories caution: • these accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assis...

  • Page 21: Memo

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    Makita corporation anjo, aichi, japan 884647a222.