User manual MAKITA PS32C

[. . . ] They are equipped with numerous state-of-the-art safety devices, are light, handy and can be put into operation immediately wherever electric power is provided. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the chain saw and in the instruction manual: Read instruction manual and follow the warnings- and safety precautions!9 Mounting the guide bar and saw chain . [. . . ] Regularly check the tank cap for tightness. Do not use the saw if the ON/OFF switch is defective. have it repaired by a qualified person. Observe the accident prevention instructions issued by the competent trade federations and insurance companies. Do not perform any modifications on the electric chain saw. Perform only the maintenance and repair works described in the instruction manual. All other works must be carried out by the MAKITA service. Use only original MAKITA spare parts and accessories. Applying spare parts which are not original MAKITA parts or accesories and bar/chain combinations or lengths results in a high risk of accidents. For accidents and damage resulting from using sawing devices or accesories which have not been approved we cannot accept any responsibility. For the event of a possible accident, please, make sure that a first aid box is always immediately available close by. Press the saw bar with your left hand against the case. H NOTE: If the chain brake on the dismounted sprocket guard is actuated by accident, it must be released again prior to reassembly: Hold the sprocket guard (H/1) as shown (note direction of arrow) firmly with both hands and press the stop lever (H/ 11) against a hard surface (such as a board) until you hear it catch. 12 I - 1 4 J Replace the sprocket guard (I/1), making sure that the pin on the stop lever fits into the space on the hand guard (circled). - Continue to lift the guide bar end and firmly tighten the fastening nut (I/4) by means of the universal wrench. - NOTE: The arrow (I/12) on the sprocket guard shows the direction of chain travel. manually tighten the retaining nut (I/4). While doing so the chain brake must be released. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use!When checking the chain tension the motor must be switched off and the power supply plug pulled out. If kickback occurs due to contact of the guide-bar tip with wood (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 7), the chain brake will stop the chain through inertia if the kickback is sufficiently strong. The chain will stop within a fraction of a second. [. . . ] Have it replaced in time at a service centre. Have it checked in time at a service centre. Clean the guide groove of the guide bar. After a long storage time, have the electric chain saw checked at a service centre (residual oil can become resinic and the valve of the oil pump clogged). [. . . ]