Makita UC3041A Instruction Manual

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Summary of UC3041A

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    1 english ( o rigina l in st ruct ions) instruction manual double insulation important: read before using. Electric chain saw uc3041a uc3541a uc4041a 014315.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    2 english (original instructions) specifications model uc3041a uc3541a uc4041a max. Chain speed 14.5 m/s (870 m/min) bar length 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm cutting length 265 mm 325 mm 360 mm standard guide bar guide bar type sprocket nose bar type 90px 91px 90px 91px 90px 91px pitch 3/8" standard saw chai...

  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety

    3 to the operation of other equipment. With a mains impedance equal or less than 0.29 ohms it can be presumed that there will be no negative effects. The mains socket used for this device must be protected with a fuse or protective circuit breaker having slow tripping characteristics. Eng905-1 noise...

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    4 3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safety 4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and match...

  • Page 5: Chain Saw Safety Warnings

    5 geb037-8 chain saw safety warnings 1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain 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 o...

  • Page 6: Additional Safety Rules

    6 − follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback. Additional safety rules 1. Read the instruction manual in order to familiarize yourself with operation of the chain saw. 2. Before using the chai...

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    7 8. Hold the chain saw with both hands when switching it on and using it. Hold the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left. Hold the handles firmly with your thumbs. The bar and the chain must not be in contact with any objects when the saw is switched on. 014316 9. Cle...

  • Page 8: Save These Instructions.

    8 − run-down brake: the chain saw is equipped with an run down brake which brings the saw chain to an immediate stop when the on/off switch is released. This prevents the saw chain from running on when switched off, and thus presenting a hazard. − the front and rear hand guards protect the user agai...

  • Page 9: Designation Of Parts

    9 designation of parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 16 8 9 11 13 15 12 10 17 18 014318 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 spike bumper 18 14 15 16 17 rear handle switch trigger oil filler cap front handle front hand guard guide bar saw chain lever adjusting dial oil level sight rear hand guard lock-off button chain ...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    10 assembly caution: • always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Removing or installing saw chain caution: • always wear gloves when installing or removing the saw chain. To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps: 1. Press and ful...

  • Page 11: Operation

    11 adjusting saw chain tension the saw chain may become loose after many hours of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension before use. 1. Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it counterclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover lightly. 1 2 014342 2. Lift up the guide bar ...

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    12 010373 note: • do not turn on and off too often within a short time (five seconds or less). The temperature inside the tool will rise and may cause the tool damage. The time varies by atmosphere temperature and other conditions. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock...

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    13 a chain which is too loose can jump off the bar, and therefore presents an accident risk. If the chain is too loose: refer to the section titled " adjusting saw chain tension " and adjust the saw chain tension again. Checking the switch action caution: before plugging in the tool, always check to...

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    14 you can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw. Caution: • always use a front handle and rear handle and firmly hold the tool by both front handle and rear handle during operations. • always secure the timber to be cut, otherwise the cut fragments may cause personal injury. Workin...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    15 45 o 2 1 / 2 45 o 1 006917 − 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 axis. Consider the additional ...

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    16 only maintenance work described in this instruction manual may be performed by the user. Any other work must be carried out by makita authorized service centers. Cleaning the chain saw clean the saw regularly with a clean rag. The handles, in particular, must be kept free of oil. Checking the pla...

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    17 006927 − guide the file as shown in the figure. − the file can be guided more easily if a file holder (optional accessory) is employed. The file holder has markings for the correct sharpening angle of 30 ° (align the markings parallel to the saw chain) and limits the depth of penetration (to 4/5 ...

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    18 caution: • a worn sprocket damages a new saw chain. Have the sprocket replaced in this case. Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket. Maintaining the chain and run-down brakes the braking systems are very important safety features. Like any other component of the chain saw, they...

  • 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. No oil on the chain. Chain does not stop even the chain brake is engaged....

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    20 www.Makita.Com makita jan-baptist vinkstraat 2, 3070, belgium makita corporation anjo, aichi, japan 885254-224.