Makita DUC400Z User Manual

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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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2
►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.
WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
CAUTION: The rst time user should, as a
minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse
or cradle.
CAUTION: When sawing precut timber, use a
safe support (saw horse or cradle). Do not steady
the workpiece with your foot, and do not allow
anyone else to hold or steady it.
CAUTION: Secure round pieces against
rotation.
CAUTION: Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION: Hold the chain saw rmly with
both hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION: Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
NOTICE: Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE: Do not cover the vents of the tool.
Bring the bottom edge of the chain saw body into
contact with the branch to be cut before switching on.
Otherwise it may cause the guide bar to wobble, result-
ingininjurytooperator.Sawthewoodtobecutbyjust
moving it down by using the weight of the chain saw.
If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single
stroke:
Applylightpressuretothehandleandcontinuesawing
anddrawthechainsawbackalittle;thenapplythe
spikebumperalittlelowerandnishthecutbyraising
the handle.

Makita DUC400Z Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DUC400Z
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English