Makita DUC353 Instruction Manual

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11 ENGLISHFor preparation of the item being shipped, consult-ing an expert for hazardous material is required.Please also observe possibly more detailednational regulations.Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up thebattery in such a manner that it cannot movearound in the packaging.11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-posal of battery.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries thathave been altered, may result in the battery burstingcausing fires, personal injury and damage. It willalso void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool andcharger.Tips for maintaining maximumbattery life1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-charged. Always stop tool operation and charge thebattery cartridge when you notice less tool power.2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.Overcharging shortens the battery service life.3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hotbattery cartridge cool down before charging it.4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not useit for a long period (more than six months).PARTS DESCRIPTION► Fig.21 Battery cartridge 2 Front hand guard 3 Guide bar4 Saw chain 5 Lever 6 Adjusting dial7 Check button 8 Capacity indicator 9 Main power lamp10 Main power switch 11 Lock-off lever 12 Rear handle13 Switch trigger 14 Front handle 15 Oil tank cap16 Chain catcher 17 Adjusting screw (for oil pump) 18 Guide bar coverFUNCTIONALDESCRIPTIONCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore adjusting or checking function on the tool.Installing or removing batterycartridgeCAUTION: Always switch off the tool beforeinstalling or removing of the battery cartridge.CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-tridge firmly when installing or removing batterycartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the batterycartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your handsand result in damage to the tool and battery cartridgeand a personal injury.► Fig.3: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridgeTo remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the toolwhile sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on thebattery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slipit into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in placewith a little click. If you can see the red indicator on theupper side of the button, it is not locked completely.CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridgefully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury toyou or someone around you.CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridgeforcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it isnot being inserted correctly.NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery cartridge.NOTE: Pay attention to the position of your fin-gers when installing the battery. The button will bedepressed unintentionally.Tool / battery protection systemThe tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-tem. This system automatically cuts off power to themotor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-matically stop during operation if the tool or battery isplaced under one of the following conditions.Overload protectionWhen the tool is operated in a manner that causes itto draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat-ically stops and the main power lamp will blink. In thissituation, turn the tool off and stop the application thatcaused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn thetool on to restart.Overheat protectionWhen the tool is overheated, the tool automaticallystops and the capacity indicator lamp will blink as illus-trated. In this situation, let the tool cool down beforeturning the tool on again.