Makita JR3010 Chainsaw User Manual


 
Operation
1.
Cutting with the
vise
assembly
:
Secure the tool to the workpiece
as
de-
scribed in “Securing tool to workpiece”
section. Bring the blade into light con-
tact with the workpiece. First, make
a
pilot groove, using
a
slower speed until
the blade has cut to
a
depth of
1
-
3
mm
(3/64”
-
1/8’)).
Then use
a
faster speed
to continue cutting.
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CAUTION
:
Do
not lift the tool handle too hard during operation. This may cause
a
bevel cut,
damage to the blade or damage to the tool.
When cutting the workpiece which
is
not secured with anything other than
the
vise
assembly, grasp the
vise
handle
with your left hand and the tool handle
with your right hand. Then cut the
workpiece by raising the tool handle
while pulling the
vise
handle toward
you. Be extremely careful in these situa-
tions to avoid losing control of the tool
and workpiece.
CAUTION
:
When cutting the workpiece near an obstacle like floor or wall, use wood blocks to
prevent the blade from hitting against the obstacle.
Cutting without the
vise
assembly
:
Press the shoe firmlv against the work-
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