Makita UA003G Betriebsanleitung Seite 16

NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green when
you turn on the main power switch while holding down
the lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger. In this
case, release the switch trigger and the lock-off lever,
and then turn on the main power switch.
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
will automatically shut down when the switch trigger
is not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
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.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.5: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever
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.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION:
The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
Installing the saw chain
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain-
ing nut.
► Fig.6: 1. Retaining nut 2. Chain adjusting screw
3. Sprocket cover
2. Remove the sprocket cover.
3. Check the direction of the saw chain. Match the
direction of the saw chain with that of the mark on the
tool body.
► Fig.7: 1. Mark on chain saw body
4.
Fit one end of the saw chain on the top of the
guide bar. Fit the other end of the saw chain around the
sprocket. Make sure that the saw chain is properly fitted
on the sprocket and properly fitted in the groove of the
guide bar.
5. Attach the guide bar to the tool body, aligning the
hole on the guide bar with the pin on the tool body.
► Fig.8: 1. Hole 2. Sprocket
6. Insert the protrusion on the sprocket cover to the
tool body, and then close the cover so that the bolt and
pin on the tool body meet their counterparts on the
cover.
► Fig.9: 1. Sprocket cover 2. Protrusion 3. Bolt 4. Pin
7.
Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket
cover, then loosen it a bit for tension adjustment.
► Fig.10: 1. Retaining nut
After installing the saw chain, adjust the saw chain
tension by referring to the section for adjusting saw
chain tension.
Removing the saw chain
To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then the retain-
ing nut.
► Fig.11: 1. Retaining nut 2. Chain adjusting screw
2. Remove the sprocket cover, and then remove the
saw chain and guide bar from the tool body.
Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the saw chain too
much. Excessively high tension of saw chain may
cause breakage of saw chain and wear of the guide
bar.
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen the
sprocket cover lightly.
► Fig.12: 1. Retaining nut
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