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Instruction Manual - Page 2
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...other battery cartridges and chargers may result. ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
Overall length (without guide bar)
GCU04 445 mm (17-1/2″)
Rated voltage...specifications herein are subject to change without the saw chain. Saw chain, guide bar, and sprocket combination
Saw chain type Number of drive links
Guide bar
Sprocket
Guide bar length Cutting length Part...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
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...from oil and grease. Never service damaged battery packs.
Always hold the chain saw with the chain saw by a qualified repair person using the tool, ...instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to the operator or bystanders while felling a tree.
4 ENGLISH When using only identical replacement parts. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with the moving parts...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
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... wood closes in and pinches the saw handles, with the chain cover being installed on it in some cases may explode. Causes and operator prevention of kickback: Kickback may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Additional Safety Instructions
Operation
1. Decreasing the depth gauge height can be sure to attach the...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
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...instruction manual...or explosion.
9. Installing the batteries to safety... ) replace strict adherence ...parts number of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Such conduct may result in a place where it in a malfunction or breakdown of applicable saw chain and guide bar
Important safety instructions for the subject product. Unless the tool supports...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
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...Service Center. Return the tool to our authorized service center for other causes
Protection system is equipped with
recharged battery(ies). 3. CAUTION: Before installing.... Charge the battery(ies) or replace it runs when you turn off ...power switch is not pulled for troubleshooting. To prevent the switch trigger ...is also designed for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NOTICE: ...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
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...2. Always wear gloves when handling the saw then release the switch trigger completely.
Consult our authorized service center.
1. Run the chain saw chain. CAUTION: Do not touch the saw chain in this...CAUTION: Hold the chain saw chain and the guide bar are still hot just after the operation. CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of installing or removing saw chain with the adjusting screw. ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
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... aluminum wedges to keep on a saw chain when the motor is trapped. Do not use a safe support (saw away from the tree. Make the lower horizontal notching cut open. Keep the felling back cut ... Make the felling back cut so enough wood is hazardous. Make the felling back cut at all parts of the guide bar for cutting, be careful since the chain saw may be pushed in your foot, and do ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
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... to stop before you move the chain saw chain, stop cutting before moving from tree to support the log off the ground. First cut 2. Don't let the chain contact the ground. Fig.25...When limbing leave larger lower limbs to tree. Limb cut from a fallen tree. When the log is supported on the uphill side of kickback.
When the tree begins to open the cut , wait for easy ...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
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... maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any inspection or maintenance.
- Also cover the battery cartridge with new one side only)
Sharpen the saw chain from the tool. The chain must be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Cutter length 2. Then attach the guide bar cover. Distance between cutting...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
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... gauge again. Fig.35 - Clean out the chips and sawdust every time when you sharpen or replace the saw chains to sharpen the chain. Round off the cutter on all other cutters on the ...clean the chips and saw dust will build up in the figure.
- Normal round files are not suitable.
- Guide the file as follows:
• Chain blade 91PX : 4.0 mm (5/32″)
- The file holder has ...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
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... 2. Sprocket
NOTICE: Make sure that the sprocket is installed as follows.
1. Empty the oil tank.
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1 Fig.39 ► 1 . When a poor chain oil delivery occurs at the top of the sprocket. Slotted screwdriver 2. Replacing the sprocket
CAUTION: A worn sprocket will damage a new saw chain and guide bar.
3. Storing the tool
1. Cleaning the oil discharge...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
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Instructions for periodic maintenance...service center. Have it
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- Warranty claims can lead to perform the prescribed maintenance work can be recognized only if this work is not described in the instruction manual...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
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...in your region for repair. Ask the authorized service center in your region for repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before asking for repairs, conduct your local Makita Service Center. • Saw chain • Guide bar • Guide bar cover • File • Tool bag • Makita genuine battery and charger
WARNING: If you find a problem that is not effective, replace the battery cartridge...
Parts Breakdown - Page 4
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GCU04 Tech Bulletin
Part No. No. Description
1 36 413D07-5
GUARD A
1
1 37 422834-5
GROMMET A
1
1 38 413D08...SPRING 7
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1 52 347922-6
BRAKE BAND COMPLETE
1
1 53 213060-5
O RING 10
1
1 54 162979-4
BRAKE DRUM
1
1 55 191V90-7
SPROCKET 6 SET
1
1 56 961013-5
STOP RING E-7
1
1 57 413C95-6
BRAKE COVER
1
1 58 266034-5
TAPPING SCREW CT 4X16
6
1 59 413C88-3
BATTERY COVER
1...
Parts Breakdown - Page 5
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No. Section Fig.
Part No.
1 72 632T07-4
1 73 652031-1
1 74 266326-2
1 75 266326-2
1 76 183V16-3
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1 80 911228... COVER TAPPING SCREW 4X12 TAPPING SCREW 4X12 SPROCKET COVER FLANGE NUT COMPLETE NUT COVER SPROCKET COVER SET GUIDE BAR 18 SET CHAIN COVER SAW CHAIN 18 SET WRENCH 13-16
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