SPECIFICATIONS Model DUC122 Standard guide bar Guidebar length 115 mm Cutting length 11.5 cm Type Carving bar Standard saw chain Type 25 AP Pitch 6.35 mm (1/4") Gauge 1.3 mm (0.05") No. of drive links Sprocket Number of teeth Pitch 6.35 mm (1/4")
Electrical safety Only for EU countries Ni-MH Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never Due to the presence of hazardous com- Li-ion ponents in the equipment, waste electrical modify the plug in any way. Do not use any and electronic equipment, accumulators adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power and batteries may have a negative impact tools.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean of tools allow you to become complacent and and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and can cause severe injury within a fraction of a control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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Hold the chain saw by insulated gripping sur- • Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and faces only, because the saw chain may contact fingers encircling the chain saw handles, hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist may make exposed metal parts of the chain saw "live"...
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Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity Released electrolyte is corrosive and may with product (gained from repeated use) replace cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be strict adherence to safety rules for the subject toxic if swallowed.
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Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
PARTS DESCRIPTION knob Top handle Lock off button Battery cartridge Front handle Sprocket cover Switch trigger Front hand guard Chain cover Guide bar Tip guard Carabiner or rope attachment point Saw chain 8 ENGLISH...
Battery protection system (Lithium- FUNCTIONAL ion battery with star marking) DESCRIPTION The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following CAUTION: conditions: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and • Overloaded: the battery cartridge is removed before adjust- The tool is operated in a manner that causes ing or checking function on the tool.
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NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity. NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works. Switch action CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"...
Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the screw firmly. ► 1 . Spring 2. Guide bar ► 1 . Sprocket cover 2. Knob While turning the guide bar counterclockwise, install it so that the end of guide bar contacts the spring. Loosen the screw by turning counterclockwise the knob until the sprocket cover comes off.
• As a saw chain oil, use oil exclusively for Makita chain saws or oil available in market. • Never use oil including dust and particles or volatile oil.
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Bring the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW branch to be cut before switching on. Cutting without bringing the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the CAUTION: The first time user should, as a branch may cause the guide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator.
Two or three strokes with a file are usually sufficient for routine resharpening. When the saw chain has been resharpened sev- eral times, have it sharpened in a MAKITA specialist repair shop. File and file guiding ► 1 . Battery cartridge 2. Scabbard (chain cover) —...
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— Remove any projecting material, however small, with a special flat file (optional accessory). — Round off the front of the depth gauge again. — Wash away dust and particles from saw chain after adjusting the height of depth gauge. Cleaning guide bar ► 1 . Filter Take the filter out of the chain saw and remove small dust or particles from it. When the filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be per- formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. ► 1 . Locking ring 2. Sprocket 3. Washer Always fit a new locking ring when replacing the sprocket.
Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be performed regularly. Warranty claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the pre- scribed maintenance work can lead to accidents! The user of the chain saw must not perform maintenance work which is not described in the instruction manual.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. Malfunction status Cause Action Battery cartridge is not installed. Install the charged battery cartridge. Recharge the battery cartridge. If Chain saw does not start.