Makita UC3030A Instruction Manual

Summary of UC3030A

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    Uc3030a uc3530a uc4030a uc4530a uc3530ap uc4030ap important: read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this instruction manual! Instruction manual (original instructions).

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    2 ..... Mm table of contents page symbols ...............................................................................2 delivery inventory ..............................................................3 ec declaration of conformity ........................................... 3 packing/disposal .....

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    3 packing/disposal the makita electric chain saw will be delivered in a protective cardboard box to prevent transport damages. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is therefore consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling). Be a good steward of the environment! Do not dis...

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    4 general power tool safety warnings gea005-­3 warning read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warning...

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    5 chain saw safety warnings keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain 1. When the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body wi...

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    6 1 2 3 4 5 safety precautions general precautions - to ensure correct operation the user has to read this instruction manual to make himself familiar with the charac- teristics of the electric chain saw. Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due to improper ha...

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    7 - pay attention to the diameter of the extension cable. When using a cable roll the cable should be completely wound off. Use only exten- sion cords that meet the specifications in “technical data”. If using the saw out of doors make sure that the extension cord is approved for such use. - before st...

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    8 13 12 11 14 15 - guide the electric chain saw in such a way that no part of your body is within the elongated swiveling range of the saw (11). - use the electric chain saw for sawing wood only. - do not let the chain touch the ground when it is running. If you are cutting wood lying directly on th...

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    9 = felling direction = danger zone = retreat path 2 1 16 17 18 19 2 caution: do not fell or debranch trees unless you are specially trained for it! There is a high risk of injury! Make sure to follow local regulations. - before cutting down a tree ensure that a) only those persons are within the wo...

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    10 21 20 22 24 transport and storage - carry the electric chain saw with the tubular handle. The saw bar indicates backwards. Never carry or transport the electric chain saw with the chain running. - never carry the saw by the power cord. Do not disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord. - wh...

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    11 uc3030a uc3530a / ap uc4030a / ap uc4530a chain type 91vg/91px chain pitch inch 3/8” length of a cut cm 30 35 40 45 max. Chain speed m/s 13.3 sound power level l wa av per en 60745 db (a) 101.8 sound pressure level l pa av at the workplace per en 60745 db (a) 90.8 uncertainty db (a) k=0.73 vibrat...

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    12 1 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 13 14 15 16 6 7 denomination of components 1 tubular handle 2 hand guard (release for chain brake) 3 spike bar 4 sprocket guard quick tightener 5 sprocket guard, chain brake 6 carbon brush cover 7 back hand guard 8 guide bar 9 oil tank cap 10 identification plate 11 locking ...

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    13 9 8 6 position the guide bar (7) and push it against the sprocket (6). Mounting the guide bar and saw chain put the electric chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the following operations for mounting the bar and chain: release chain brake. To do this, pull the hand guard (1) in the directi...

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    14 13 3 f line up the hole in the sprocket guard with the threaded pin (11). Turn the chain tensioning screw (h/14) to align the chain ten- sioning pin (12) with the hole in the guide bar. Using your left hand, lightly press the guide bar against the holder on the housing and guide the saw chain (9)...

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    15 k i j checking the chain tension the chain has the proper tension when it lies against the bottom edge of the guide bar and can be easily pulled by hand about 2-­4 mm (about 1/8”) up from the guide bar. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking t...

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    16 a saw chain oil use a special oil with adhesive addition for lubricating the saw chain and bar. The adhesive addition prevents that the oil is centrifuged too fast from the sawing device. Do not use mineral oils. In order to protect the invironment the use of biologically decomposeable oil is pre...

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    17 2 c refilling the oil tank only if the motor is switched off and the power supply plug is pulled out! - thoroughly clean the oil tank around the cap to prevent dirt from entering the tank. - unscrew the tank cap (1) and fill in chain oil until it is on a level with the bottom edge of the filler socke...

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    18 1 2 4 3 b 5 1 a plug in the saw careful! Before connecting the saw to a source of electricity, al- ways make sure to check that when the on/off switch (1) has been pressed in and released, it automatically comes back out to the “off” position. If it does not, do not under any circumstances connect...

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    19 checking the chain brake do not work with the chain saw without first checking the chain brake! - start the motor as described (make sure you have a good footing, and place the chain saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar is free of contact). - grasp the tubular handle firmly with one h...

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    20 a maintenance sharpening the saw chain when working on the saw chain you must always pull out the power supply plug and wear protective gloves. The chain needs sharpening when: - the sawdust from sawing humid wood looks like wood flour. - the saw chain penetrates the wood only under great pres- su...

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    21 30° files and how to work with them -­ sharpen using a special file holder with a saw chain round file dia. 4.0 mm. Normal round files are not appropriate for this work. -­ the file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow). Lift the file when leading it backwards. - first sharpen the shortest cutt...

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    22 1 2 d replacing the saw chain caution: use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw! Check the sprocket (1) before mounting a new chain. Caution: worn out sprockets (2) may damage the new chain and must therefore be replaced. Do not attempt to replace the sprocket yourself. Sprocket repla...

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    23 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. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the ...

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    24 service, spare parts and guarantee maintenance and repair the maintenance and repair work of modern electric motors as well as all safety related assemblies require qualified technical training and the availability of a special workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices. Any work not...