Makita XCU11 User Manual

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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
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accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.
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2. Turn the lever counterclockwise a little to loosen
the sprocket cover lightly.
2
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3.
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the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the saw chain until the lower
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2
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4. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the
sprocket cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not
loose at the lower side.
5. Return the lever to the original position.
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side of the bar.
OPERATION
Lubrication
CAUTION: Do not operate the chain saw when
the tank is empty. Replenish the oil in due time
before the tank is empty.
CAUTION: Prevent the oil from coming into con-
tact with the skin and eyes. Contact with the eyes causes
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immediately with clear water, then consult a doctor at once.
CAUTION: Never use waste oil. Waste oil contains
carcinogenic substances. The contaminants in waste
oil cause accelerated wear of the oil pump, the bar and
the chain. Waste oil is harmful to the environment.
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time, it may take up to two minutes for the saw chain
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anism. Run the saw without load until it does so.
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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 XCU11 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	XCU11
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English