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surfaces slippery. Do not stand on ladders or trees

when using the saw.

6. Take particular care when working on sloping ground;

rolling trunks and branches pose a potential hazard.

7. Never cut above shoulder height.

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. (Fig. 1)

9. Clean the area to be cut of foreign objects such as

sand, stones, nails, wire, etc. Foreign objects damage

the bar and chain, and can lead to dangerous

kickback.

10. Take particular care when cutting in the vicinity of wire

fences. Do nut cut into the fence, as the saw may kick

back.

11. Do not cut into the ground.

12. Cut pieces of wood singly, not in bunches or stacks.

13. Avoid using the saw to cut thin branches and roots, as

these can become entangled in the chain saw. Loss of

balance presents a hazard.

14. Use a secure support (trestle) when cutting sawn

timber.

15. Do not use the chain saw to prise off or brush away

pieces of wood and other objects.

16. Guide the chain saw such that no part of your body is

within the extended path of the saw chain. (Fig. 2)

17. 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 carrying it, and do not

keep your finger on the switch. Withdraw the mains

plug when taking breaks or leaving the chain saw

unattended. Leave the chain saw where it cannot

present a hazard.

18. Withdraw the mains plug when taking breaks or

leaving the chain saw unattended. Leave the chain

saw where it cannot present a hazard.

Kickback

1. Hazardous kickback may arise during work with the

chain saw. Kickback arises when the tip of the bar (in

particular the upper quarter) comes into contact with

wood or another solid object. This causes the chain

saw to be deflected in the direction of the operator.

(Fig. 3)

2. In order to avoid kickback, observe the following:

• Never begin the cut with the tip of the bar.

• Never use the tip of the bar for cutting. Take

particular care when resuming cuts which have

already been started.

• Start the cut with the chain running.

• Always sharpen the chain correctly. In particular, set

the depth gauge to the correct height (refer to

“Sharpening the chain” for details).

• Never saw through several branches at a time.

• When limbing, take care to prevent the bar from

coming into contact with other branches.

• When bucking, keep clear of adjacent trunks.

Always observe the bar tip.

• Use a trestle.

Safety features

1. Always check that the safety features are in working

order before starting work. Do not use the chain saw if

the safety features are not working properly.

- Chain brake:

The chain saw is fitted with a chain brake which brings

the saw chain to a standstill within a fraction of a

second. It is activated when the hand guard is pushed

forwards. The saw chain then stops within 0.15 s, and

the power supply to the motor is interrupted. (Fig. 4)

- 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

against injury from pieces of wood which may be

thrown backwards, or a broken saw chain.

-The trigger lockout prevents the chain saw from

being switched on accidentally.

-The chain catcher protects the user against injury

should the chain jump or break.

Transport and storage

When the chain saw is not in use or is being

transported, withdraw the mains plug and fit the

scabbard supplied with the saw. Never carry or

transport the saw with the saw chain running.

1. Carry the chain saw by the front handle only, with the

bar pointing backwards.

2. Keep the chain saw in a secure, dry and locked room

out of the reach of children. Do not store the chain saw

outdoors.

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 if the switch trigger is not working

properly. Have it properly repaired.

6. Under no circumstances should any modifications be

made to the chain saw. Your safety is at risk.

7. Do not carry out maintenance or repair work other

than that described in this instruction manual. Any

other work must be carried out by MAKITA Service.

8. Only use original MAKITA replacement parts and

accessories intended for your model of saw. The use

of other parts increases the risk of accident.

9. MAKITA accepts no responsibility for accidents or

damage should non-approved bars, saw chains or

other replacement parts or accessories be used. Refer

to the “Extract from the spare parts list” for approved

saw bars and chains.

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