Makita DUC355PT2 User Manual

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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.
Bucking
1. Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on
the wood to be cut.
2. With the saw chain running, saw into the wood
while using the rear handle to raise the saw and the
front one to guide it. Use the spike bumper as a pivot.
3. Continue the cut by applying slight pressure to the front
handle, easing the saw back slightly. Move the spike bumper
further down the timber and raise the front handle again.
NOTICE: When making several cuts, switch the
chain saw off between cuts.
CAUTION: If the upper edge of the bar is used for cut-
ting, the chain saw may be deected in your direction if the
chain becomes trapped. For this reason, cut with the lower
edge, so that the saw will be deected away from your body.
When you cut a wood under tension, cut the pressured
side(A)rst.Thenmakethenalcutfromthetensioned
side (B). This prevents the bar from becoming trapped.
A
B
A
B

Makita DUC355PT2 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DUC355PT2
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English