Makita DC18RD User Manual

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3. Liftuptheguidebartipslightlyandadjustthe
chaintension.Turnthechainadjustingscrewclockwise
to tighten, turn it counterclockwise to loosen.
Tighten the saw chain until the lower side of the saw
chaintsintheguidebarrailasillustrated.
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►1. Guide bar 2. Saw chain 3.Chainadjustingscrew
4. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the
retaining nuts to secure the sprocket cover.
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►1. Retaining nut
Make sure that the saw chain does not loose at the
lowersideandthesawchaintssnuglyagainstthe
lower side of the bar.
OPERATION
Lubrication
Saw chain is automatically lubricated when the tool is in
operation. Check the amount of remaining oil in the oil
tank periodically.
Torellthetank,laythechainsawonitssideand
remove the oil tank cap. The proper amount of oil is 200
ml.Afterrellingthetank,makesurethattheoiltank
cap is tightened securely.
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►1. Oil tank cap 2. Oil tank (translucent)
Afterrelling,holdthechainsawawayfromthe
tree. Start it and wait until lubrication on saw chain is
adequate.
NOTICE: When lling the chain oil for the rst
time, or relling the tank after it has been com-
pletely emptied, add oil up to the bottom edge of
the ller neck. The oil delivery may otherwise be
impaired.
NOTICE: Use the saw chain oil exclusively for
Makita chain saws or equivalent oil available in
the market.
NOTICE: Never use oil including dust and parti-
cles or volatile oil.
NOTICE: When pruning trees, use botanical oil.
Mineral oil may harm trees.
NOTICE: Before the cutting operation, make sure
that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.

Makita DC18RD Specifications

General

Type	Indoor battery charger
Product type	Battery charger
Product color	Black, Blue
Battery voltage	18 V
Battery capacity	- Ah
Charging voltage	14.4 - 18 V
USB port current	1.5 A
Battery technology	-
Recharge indicator	Yes
Brand compatibility	Makita
Battery recharge time	0.37 h
Maximum charging time	0.75 h
Battery capacity (max)	5 Ah
Battery capacity (min)	3 Ah
Power protection features	Over current, Over voltage, Overheating
Number of batteries supported	2
Compatible battery technologies	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2245 g