Manual Makita DUC353 (page 13 of 128) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish)

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13 ENGLISH

Checking the chain brake

CAUTION: Hold the chain saw with both

hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle

with your right hand, the front handle with your

left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact

with any object.

CAUTION: Should the saw chain not stop

immediately when this test is performed, the

saw may not be used under any circumstances.

Consult our authorized service center.

1. Press the lock-off lever, then pull the switch trig-

ger. The saw chain starts immediately.

2. Push the front hand guard forwards with the back

of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an

immediate standstill.

►Fig.8: 1. Front hand guard 2. Unlocked position

3. Locked position

Checking the run-down brake

CAUTION: If the saw chain does not stop

within one second in this test, stop using the

chain saw and consult our authorized service

center.

Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com-

pletely. The saw chain must come to a standstill within

one second.

Adjusting the chain lubrication

Youcanadjusttheoilpumpfeedratewiththeadjusting

screw.Theamountofoilcanbeadjustedusingthe

universal wrench.

►Fig.9: 1.Adjustingscrew

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 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.

Toremovethesawchain,performthefollowingsteps:

1. Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.

►Fig.10: 1. Lever

2. Turntheadjustingdialto"-"directiontorelease

the saw chain tension.

►Fig.11: 1.Adjustingdial

3. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the sprocket

cover comes off.

►Fig.12: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover

4. Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw

chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.

Toinstallthesawchain,performthefollowingsteps:

1. Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow

mark on the chain shows the direction of the chain.

2. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of the

guide bar and the other end around the sprocket.

►Fig.13: 1. Sprocket

3. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.

4. Turntheadjustingdialto"-"directiontoslidethe

adjustingpininthedirectionofarrow.

►Fig.14: 1.Adjustingpin

5. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that

theadjustingpinispositionedinasmallholeonthe

guide bar.

►Fig.15: 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 it to the original position.

►Fig.16: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover

Adjusting saw chain tension

CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install-

ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free

from sawdust and the like.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the saw chain too

much.Excessivelyhightensionofsawchainmay

cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar

andbreakageoftheadjustingdial.

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. Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it

counterclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover lightly.

►Fig.17: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover

2. Liftuptheguidebartipslightlyandadjustthe

chaintension.Turntheadjustingdialtothe"-"direction

to loosen, turn to the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the

sawchainuntilthelowersideofthesawchaintsinthe

guide bar rail as illustrated.

►Fig.18: 1.Adjustingdial2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain

3. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the

sprocket cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not

loose at the lower side.

4. Return the lever to the original position.

►Fig.19: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover

Makesurethesawchaintssnuglyagainstthelower

side of the bar.

I have a Makita duc353 chainsaw and would like to disable to auto off function. Can this be done? Cheers Submitted on 31-10-2022 at 05:25
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