Makita DUA301Z, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Telescopic Pole Saw DUA301 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...re 01 2014 The weight may differ depending on the attachment s including the battery cartridge Applicable battery cartridge and charger Battery cartridge BL1820B BL1830B BL1840B BL1850B BL1860B Charger DC18RC DC18RD DC18RE DC18SD DC18SE DC18SF DC18SH Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence WARNING Only use the battery cart...

Page 3: ...s power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instruc tions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool Work area safety 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not...

Page 4: ...r application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or remove the battery pack if detachable from the power tool before making any adju...

Page 5: ...r protective gloves Saw chain can cut bare hands severely Work area safety 1 Keep the tool at least 15 m away from electric lines and communication cables including any branches contacting them Touching or approaching high voltage lines with the tool can result in death or serious injury Watch power lines and electrical fences around the work area before starting operation 2 Operate the tool under...

Page 6: ...hem considering the condition of branches and limbs adjoining trees wind direction etc Pay full attention to the falling direction and the rebound of the branch which hit the ground 21 Never hold the tool at an angle of more than 60 Otherwise falling objects can hit the oper ator and cause serious injury Never stand underneath the limb being cut 22 Pay attention to broken or bent branches They may...

Page 7: ...t to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements For commercial transports e g by third parties forwarding agents special requirement on pack aging and labeling must be observed For preparation of the item being shipped consult ing an expert for hazardous material is required Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in ...

Page 8: ...5 16 1 Main power lamp 2 Mode indicator 3 Main power switch 4 Hanger 5 Lock off lever 6 Battery cartridge 7 Switch trigger 8 Rear grip 9 Saw chain 10 Guide bar 11 Oil tank cap 12 Lock ring 13 Retaining nut 14 Chain adjusting screw 15 Guide bar cover 16 Front grip ...

Page 9: ...omeone around you CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Indicating the remaining battery capacity Only for battery cartridges with the indicator 1 2 1 Indicator lamps 2 Check button Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi cate the remaining battery capacity The indicator lamps light up for ...

Page 10: ...the usage conditions this mode shifts to the normal mode in less than 60 seconds NOTE If the mode indicator blinks in green when you press the main power switch for a few seconds the Torque Boost mode is not available In this case follow the steps below The Torque Boost mode is not available right after the cutting operation Wait for more than 10 seconds and then press the main power switch for a ...

Page 11: ... rotation speed regardless of load conditions ASSEMBLY CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool CAUTION Do not touch the saw chain with bare hands Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain Assembling the tool 1 Remove 2 caps from the pipe and 1 cap from the head of the tool 1 1 1 2 3 1 Cap 2 Pipe 3 Head ...

Page 12: ...0 cm or more 3 Pipe 7 Insert the pipe into the head of the tool all the way and then align the hole on the pipe with the hole on the head of the tool 1 2 1 Hole 2 Pipe 8 Tighten 2 bolts using the hex wrench 1 1 Bolt Removing or installing saw chain CAUTION The saw chain and the guide bar are still hot just after the operation Let them cool down enough before carrying out any work on the tool CAUTI...

Page 13: ...body aligning the hole on the guide bar with the pin on the tool body 1 2 1 Sprocket 2 Hole 4 Insert the protrusion on the sprocket cover to the tool body and then close the cover so that the bolt and pin on the tool body meet their counterparts on the cover 1 2 3 4 1 Protrusion 2 Sprocket cover 3 Bolt 4 Pin 5 Tighten the retaining nut to secure the sprocket cover then loosen it a bit for tension ...

Page 14: ...taining nut OPERATION Lubrication NOTICE When filling the chain oil for the first time or refilling the tank after it has been com pletely emptied add oil up to the bottom edge of the filler neck The oil delivery may otherwise be impaired NOTICE Use the saw chain oil exclusively for Makita chain saws or equivalent oil available in the market NOTICE Never use oil including dust and parti cles or vo...

Page 15: ...ortable power pack do not use the shoulder harness included in the tool package but use the hanging band recommended by Makita If you put on the shoulder harness included in the tool package and the shoulder harness of the back pack type power supply at the same time removing the tool or backpack type power supply is difficult in case of an emergency and it may cause an accident or injury For the ...

Page 16: ...e your balance due to the weight of the tool head CAUTION Always keep escape route in case a cut branch falls towards the operator CAUTION Never use the tip of the guide bar for cutting Otherwise dangerous kickback may occur and it may result in personal injury NOTICE Never toss or drop the tool NOTICE Do not cover the vents of the tool NOTICE Do not force the tool Otherwise it may damage the tool...

Page 17: ...ys remove the battery cartridges from the tool then attach the guide bar cover and then shorten the pipe Also cover the battery car tridge with the battery cover 1 2 1 Guide bar cover 2 Battery cover Using the tool with battery adapter Optional accessory Use the hanging band when you use the tool with bat tery adapter Attaching the hanging band 1 Attach the hooks of the hanging band to the rings o...

Page 18: ... 2 Take off the shoulder harness to release the tool and the unit 1 1 Shoulder harness MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance CAUTION Always wear gloves when perform ing any inspection or maintenance NOTICE Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deform...

Page 19: ...epth gauge round nose and the cutting edge The best cutting results are obtained with following distance between cutting edge and depth gauge Chain blade 90PX 0 65 mm Chain blade 91PX 0 65 mm 30 30 55 55 The sharpening angle of 30 must be the same on all cutters Different cutter angles cause the chain to run roughly and unevenly accelerate wear and lead to chain breaks Use a suitable round file so...

Page 20: ...tion These dust or particles may impair the oil to flow and cause an insufficient lubrication on the whole saw chain When a poor chain oil delivery occurs at the top of guide bar clean the oil discharge hole as follows 1 Remove the sprocket cover and saw chain from the tool 2 Remove the small dust or particles using a slotted screwdriver or the like 1 2 1 Slotted screwdriver 2 Oil discharge hole 3...

Page 21: ...an be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly Failure to perform the prescribed maintenance work can lead to accidents The user of the tool must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual All such work must be carried out by our autho rized service center Check item Operating time Before operation Everyday Every week Every 3 month Annuall...

Page 22: ...cartridge is installed improperly Install the battery cartridges as described in this manual Battery power is dropping Recharge the battery cartridge If recharg ing is not effective replace the battery cartridge The drive system does not work correctly Ask the authorized service center in your region for repair The main power lamp is blinking in green Switch trigger is pulled under an unoperat abl...

Page 23: ...assistance for more details regard ing these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Saw chain Guide bar Guide bar cover File Makita genuine battery and charger WARNING If you purchase a guide bar of different length from the standard guide bar also purchase a suitable guide bar cover together It must fit and fully cover the guide bar on the tool NOTE Some items in the list may be include...

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