Makita UC3030A Instruction Manual

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16Checking the chain brakeDo not work with the chain saw without first checking thechain brake!- Start the motor as described (make sure you have a goodfooting, and place the chain saw on the ground in such away that the guide bar is free of contact).- Grasp the tubular handle firmly with one hand and hold thegrip with the other.- Switch on the motor and press the hand guard (1) in thedirection of the arrow with the back of your hand until thechain brake engages. The chain should stop immediately.- Switch the motor off Immediately and release the chainbrake.Important: If the saw chain does not stop instantly whenyou carry out this test, do not under any circumstancesuse the saw! Take the chain saw to a MAKITA servicecenter.CDTesting the run-out brakeDo not work with the saw without first testing the run-outbrake!- Start the motor as described (make sure you have a goodfooting, and place the chain saw on the ground in such away that the guide bar is free of contact).- Grasp the tubular handle firmly with one hand and hold thegrip with the other.- Switch the motor on and then back off. The chain shouldcome to a full stop within two second of switching off themotor.Important: If the saw chain does not stop within twosecond when you carry out this test, do not use the saw!Inspect the carbon brushes (see page 19).EChecking the chainlubricationNever saw when a sufficient chain lubrication is not guaranteed.Otherwise the life of the sawing device will be reduced. Beforestarting work check the oil level in the tank and the oil feeding.Check the fed oil quantity by following the instructions below:- Start the electric chain saw.- Hold the running chain saw approx. 15 cm above a trunk orthe ground (use an appropriate surface).If the lubrication is sufficient, you will see a light oiltrace becauseoil will be centrifuged from the chain saw. Pay attention to thedirection the wind is blowing and avoid unnecessary exposureto the oil spray!1