Makita UC170D - Manual

9 NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita batterycartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for othermanufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a batterycartridge which has not been used for a long period oftime, it may not accept a full charge. This is a no...

10 Switch action CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch trigger actuatesproperly and returns to the “OFF” position whenreleased. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, alock-off button is provided. To start the tool,...

11 While pushing the guide bar against the tool, slide the bartowards the sprocket till it stops. Keeping the guide bar in theposition, tighten the bolt to secure the guide bar for easy sawchain replacement. Remove the saw chain by disengaging itfrom the sprocket. To install the saw chain, first, ma...

12 NOTE: • A fresh saw chain is apt to become loose on the guidebar. Therefore, it is recommended to check the sawchain tension occasionally while it is fresh.A poorly strained saw chain can slip off the guide bar.Keep saw waste, dust or dirt away from the place whereyou will install/remove saw chai...

13 While pushing the guide bar against the tool, slide the bartowards the sprocket till it stops. And then tighten the boltfirmly. OPERATION CAUTION: • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain whenthe motor is running. • Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the motor isrunning. • Do no...

14 • Do not continue operation any longer when the firstbattery gets empty because continuous operation usingmore than a battery will result in a burnt motor. • Be sure to keep the bumper in contact with theworkpiece till a cut is finished. If not, the tool will benaturally pulled in the direction o...

15 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before attempting toperform inspection or maintenance. • Always wear gloves when performing any inspection ormaintenance. Cleaning guide bar Sometimes the groove on the guide bar may be clogged...

16 Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor todetermine the location that provides Makita battery recycling.See your local Yellow Pages under “Tools-Electric”. ACCESARIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. ...

18 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...

19 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacrame...

WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...