Makita UC3030A Instruction Manual

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181 24 3B51APlug in the sawCAREFUL!Before connecting the saw to a source of electricity, al-ways make sure to check that when the ON/OFF switch(1) has been pressed in and released, it automaticallycomes back out to the “off” position. If it does not, donot under any circumstances connect the saw to a powersource - do not plug it in. Take the saw to a MAKITA ser-vice centre before doing any work with it.Clip the extension cord and the saw’s power cord into the cordgrip (2).Plug the saw plug (3) into the socket of the extension cable(4).6Switching on the motor- Plug in the saw (see above).- When switching on the electric chain saw always hold itwith both hands. Take the back handle with the right handand the tubular handle with the left hand. Hold the handlestightly with your thumbs facing your fingers. The bar andchain must not be in contact with any object.- First depress the locking button (5) and then the power switch(1). Then release the locking button (5).- Attention: The chain starts running immediately. Keepthe power switch depressed as long as the motor is to run.CAUTION:Never lock the power switch in the ON position.Switching off the motor- Release the power switch (1).NOTE:When the chain brake is actuated the power supply to themotor will be cut off.If the saw does not start when the ON/OFF switch (1) isactuated, it will be necessary to release the chain brake.- Pull the hand guard (6) firmly in the direction of the arrowuntil you feel it catch.Important:These models are equipped with a starting current limiter. Thiselectronic component prevents too abrupt starting of the electricmotor.Excess current cutoff: When the electrical current to the sawexceeds the permissible level, the power supply to the motoris automatically cut off. This prevents overheating of the motorand resulting damage. To start the saw up again, release theON/OFF switch and press it again.CAUTION: Do not use the saw if the current cutoff repeatedlyswitches off the saw. Consult a MAKITA service centre.