Makita 5012B Chainsaw User Manual


 
To replenish the oil, take
off
the cap on
the tank and fill with the oil supply.
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CAUTION
:
Turbine oil
#200
or machine
oil
is
recommended.
A
special
oil
or one of high viscosity
is
neither needed nor advisable, since the aim
is
to lubricate the chain and the guide bar.
Do
not use dirty oil nor volatile oil.
Cutting operation
Turn the tool on and allow the chain to reach full speed before
it
contacts the wood.
Be sure the chain
is
adequately lubricated.
Use the spike
as
a
pivot point and
ease
the
tool into the wood, rocking
it
in gently.
Do
not force the guide bar in. Whenever
heavy work
is
prolonged, the overload pro-
tector will cut out to stop the motor.
CAUTION
:
If you notice that the guide bar
is
too hot to touch, stop operation and
let
the tool cool
off. Check the chain tension. Make sure the oil
is
feeding properly.
Overload protector
The overload protector automatically cuts
out to break the circuit and the button
pops out, whenever heavy work
is
pro-
longed. If this occurs, turn the switch off
and unplug the tool. Check the chain ten-
sion,
oil
feeding and your sawing method.
Then press the restart button to resume
operation. Your finger should not be on
the trigger when you press the restart
button, however.
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