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Owner’s and
Safety Manual
for Electric Chain Saws (pages 2 - 19)
Manuel d’emploi
et de sécurité
de tronçonneuses électrique (pages 20 - 37)
UC 3000
UC 3500
UC 4000
WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Owner’s and Safety Manual.
Improper use can cause serious injury!
Preserve this Manual carefully!
ATTENTION!
Suivez toujours les conseils de sécurité du présent manuel d’emploi et de sécurité.
Une utilisation incorrecte de la tronçonneuse peut entraîner
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Thank you for your trust in our product Table of contents Page We congratulate you on your new MAKITA electric chain Packing ................................................................................2 saw. We are convinced that you will be satisfied with this Delivery inventory ..............................................................3 modern machine. Symbols ..............................................................................3 MAKITA electric chain saws are characterized by
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Delivery inventory 1 2 3 4 1. Electric chain saw 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain 4. Chain protection cover 5. Universal wrench 6. Instruction manual (not shown) In the case that one of the parts listed should not be included in the delivery inventory, please, consult your sales agent. 5 Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the instruction manual: Maximum permissible cut length ..... mm Read instruction manual and follow the warnings and safety precautions! Wear protect
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDlNG THE FOLLOWING: (1) READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1 - Keep Work Area Clean Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. - Consider Work Area Environment Use extreme caution when cutting small size b
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saw by the cord or pull it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from oil and sharp edges. Inspect extension device malfunction cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep tools maintenance sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. refill oil Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. sharpen the saw chain - Disconnect Chain Saw stop Disconnect chain saw when not in use, before servicing, transpo
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- Power Supply Nameplate UC 4000 Connect chain saw to correct voltage, that is, be sure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified UC 4000 on the nameplate of the tool (11). LISTED 16" (400mm) Chain Saw 120V~ - Replacement Parts ® 13 A 50-60Hz 2600FPM(800m/min) 82Z2 When servicing, use only identical replacement parts (11). No. 96070000 C ® Class 2C. CSA Z 62.1, Z 62.3 - Polarized Plugs 442.040.661 528.091.056 Hamburg To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has German
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Chain Saw Nomenclature 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 16 15 1 Front handle 9 Guide bar 2 Front handle guard 10 Oil cap 14 3 Spike bar 11 Nameplate 4 Fastening nut 12 Lock-off button 5 Sprocket guard 13 Rear handle 6 Carbon brush cover 14 Trigger switch 7 Cord 15 Oil tank with sightglass for oil level 8 Guide bar nose 16 Saw chain Bucking: The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log Low-Kickback Chain: A chain that complies with the into lengths. kickback performance requirements of ANSI B1
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PUTTING INTO OPERATION Mounting the guide bar and saw chain CAUTION: When working on the guide bar or saw chain Use the universal wrench delivered with the machine. always wear protective gloves and pull out the Put the electric chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the power supply plug. following operations for mounting the bar and chain: CAUTION: Switch on the electric chain saw only after having assembled it completely. 7 5 6 4 3 1 2 B A - Unscrew retaining nut (A/2). - Lay the chain (
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Checking the chain tension The chain has the proper tension when it lies against the bottom edge of the guide bar and can be easily pulled by hand about 5 mm (a little under 1/4") up from the guide bar. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use! When checking the chain tension the motor must be switched off and the power supply plug pulled out. HINT: Use 2 or 3 saw chains alternately for even wear of the chains, sprocket and guide bar running surfaces. In orde
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Saw chain oil Waste oil A B Use a special oil with adhesive addition for lubricating the saw Never use waste oil chain and bar. The adhesive addition prevents that the oil is Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment. centrifuged too fast from the sawing device. Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances. Do not use mineral oils. In order to protect the invironment the The residues in the waste oil result in a high degree of wear and use of biologically decomposeable oil is
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To guarantee a troublefree operation of the oil pump the oil guide groove (E/3) as well as the oil inlet bore in the guide bar 3 (E/4) must be cleaned in regular intervals. 4 E Switching on the motor 5 6 7 F G - Plug in the saw. NOTE: - When switching on the electric chain saw always hold When the chain brake is actuated the power supply to the it with both hands. motor will be cut off. - Take the back handle with the right hand and the tubular If the saw does not start when the ON/OFF switch (F
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Do not work with the chain saw without first checking Checking the chain brake the chain brake! - Start the motor as described (make sure you have a good footing, and place the chain saw on the ground in such a way that the guide bar is free of contact). 7 - Grasp the tubular handle firmly with one hand and hold the grip with the other. - Switch on the motor and press the hand guard (I/7) in the direction of the arrow with the back of your hand until the chain brake engages. The chain should st
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Felling back cut LIMB CUT Make the felling back cut at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) higher Keep work off ground than the horizontal notching cut as shown in Fig. B. Keep the Leave support limbs until log is cut felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is teft to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge. As the felling cut gets close to the hinge the tree shoul
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MAINTENANCE Sharpening the saw chain When working on the saw chain you must always pull out the power supply plug and wear protective gloves. 0.65 mm 0.65 mm (.025") (.025") min. 3 mm (0.11”) A B Proper sharpening: The chain needs sharpening when: CAUTION: - the sawdust from sawing humid wood looks like wood flour. Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw (see the Extract from the spare-parts list)! - the saw chain penetrates the wood only under great pressure. - All cutters mus
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4/5 30° E F G - The file holder makes file guidance easier. It is marked for - After having sharpened the chain, the height of the depth the correct 30° sharpening angle (keep the marks parallel limiter must be checked by means of a chain gauge. See with the chain when filing, see illustration) and limits the cut "Accessories" for the order number. depth to the correct 4/5 of the file diameter. See "Accesso- - Correct even the smallest excess height with a special flat ries" for the order number
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Inspecting and replacing Replacing the saw chain the carbon brushes IMPORTANT: CAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for Inspect the carbon brushes at regular intervals! A notch this saw (see the Extract from the spare parts list)! on the brush shows the limit of wear. 1 A B C 2 3 Check the sprocket (A/1) before mounting a new chain. NOTE: The carbon brush is very delicate, so be careful not to let it drop. The sprocket is located underneath the clutch drum (I/2). When taking it out,
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Instructions for periodic maintenance To guarantee a long life and to prevent damages the maintenance works described in the following must be regularly performed. The product guarantee will automatically invalidate if these works are not carried out regularly and according to the instructions. The user of the electric chain saw is not allowed to perform maintenance works which are not described in the instruction manual. All other works must be carried out by a MAKITA service center. Page Gener
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Guarantee MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for mending through replacement of damaged parts as a result of material or production faults, which occur within the guarantee time after purchase. Please, note that in some countries particular guarantee conditions may exist. In case of any doubts, please, contact your salesman who is responsible for the guarantee of the product. We ask for your understanding that we cannot accept any responsibility for dama
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Technical data UC 3000 UC 3500 UC 4000 Chain type 091 091 091 Chain pitch inch 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" Max. speed chain m/s 13.3 13.3 13.3 Length of a cut inch (cm) 12 (30) 14 (35) 16 (40) Dimensions with bar and chain (length) inch (cm) 30.3 (77) 32.2 (82) 34.2 (87) Weight (without bar/chain) kg 4.2 4.2 4.2 Space for notes 19
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Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance! Table de matières Page Nous vous félicitons d’avoir choisi la nouvelle tronçonneuse Emballage ..........................................................................20 électrique MAKITA et nous sommes convaincus que cet outil Livraison complète ...........................................................21 moderne satisfera à vos exigences. Symboles ...........................................................................21 Les tronçonneuses électr
