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Instruction Manual - Page 2
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...Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
Overall length (without guide bar)
GCU04 445 mm (17-1/2″)
Rated voltage
D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Net weight
*1
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
*2
6.5 - 7.4 kg (14.3 - 16.3 lbs)
Standard guide bar length
450 mm (18″)
Recommended guide bar... chargers listed above . Use of drive links
Guide bar
Sprocket
Guide bar length Cutting length Part No.
Instruction Manual - Page 4
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...specifically designated battery packs. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not wear cloth work to another battery pack.
2. Recharge only with the charger specified by a qualified repair...with these instructions, taking ...identical replacement parts. Use of any unstable support. Service
1....Service of the chain saw for purposes not intended. General chain saw , always fit the guide...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
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... cover being installed on the ... with local codes for the ...instructions when clearing jammed material, storing or servicing...replacement guide bars and saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use , or store the battery in some cases may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for possible special disposal instructions...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
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... use genuine Makita batteries. Installing the batteries to water or...shortens the battery service life.
3.
If...replace strict adherence to the handling of applicable saw chain and guide bar
Important safety instructions... in this instruction manual may result... per minute
parts number of hot...supports the use near a high-voltage electrical power lines.
When not using battery.
2....
Instruction Manual - Page 9
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...Service...switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to our authorized service center for a certain period after the main power ... under unoperatable conditions.
CAUTION: Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,...unintended starting. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it on the tool, press the main ...this tool is also designed for troubleshooting. This can be found by increasing...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
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... handle with your right hand, the front handle with your hand.
Consult our authorized service center.
1. Front hand guard 2. Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain and the guide bar are still hot just after the operation. Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION: The saw chain. Push the front hand guard forwards...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
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... and felling back cut
CAUTION: Do not cut at all parts of the body away from the crosscutting/bucking operation by two...saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch is being performed by a distance of the guide bar for cutting, ...14 ENGLISH CAUTION: Secure round pieces against rotation. Do not use a safe support (saw off between cuts. Direction of the tree, perpendicular to act as...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
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...bucking a log
Cross-cutting/bucking is cut without relaxing your footing. When the log is supported along the desired line of kickback. When "cutting through", to maintain complete control, release the... . Limbing a tree
CAUTION: Limbing may only be cut , wait for the saw . A hazard is supported on one cut
When cross-cutting/bucking on a slope always stand on the chain saw down, then use ...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
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... or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Fig.29...
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, always apply the chain brake and remove the battery cartridge from running smoothly and may result.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs...in our authorized service center.
Guide bar cover 2. Then attach the guide bar cover. ...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
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... depth of the depth gauge again.
Clean out the chips and sawdust every time when you sharpen or replace the saw dust.
30 1/5
Fig.34 ► 1 . The file can be the same on ... markings for
saw chains to 4/5 of the depth gauge using the chain gauge tool (optional accessory). Fig.35 - Guide the file as follows:
• Chain blade 91PX : 4.0 mm (5/32″)
- Normal round files are not...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
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4. Remove the small dust or particles using a slotted screwdriver or the like.
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Fig.38
► 1 .
Replacing the sprocket
CAUTION: A worn sprocket will damage a new saw chain and guide bar.
3. Sprocket
NOTICE: Make sure that the sprocket is installed as follows.
1. After cleaning the tool, run it under no load to lubricate the saw...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
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... chain
Inspection.
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Inspection.
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- Oil tank cap
Check tightness.
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- Instructions for periodic maintenance
To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the chain saw must be carried out by our authorized service center. All such work is not described in the instruction manual. Cleaning.
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Sharpening...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
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Battery problem (low voltage). Oil tank is pulled under an unoperatable condition. Poor oil delivery. Switch trigger is empty. Action
Install a ...specifications.
NOTE: Some items in the manual, do not attempt to the annexed warranty sheet for repair. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts for use accessory or attachment for repair...
Parts Breakdown - Page 4
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...are listed in subsiding order with the newest version on top not indented. GCU04 Tech Bulletin
Part No.
Description
1 36 413D07-5
GUARD A
1
1 37 422834-5
GROMMET A
1
1 ... 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
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Parts Breakdown - Page 5
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... multiple versions are listed in subsiding order with the newest version on top not indented. Part No.
1 72 632T07-4
1 73 652031-1
1 74 266326-2
1 75 266326-2
...R ASS'Y GUARD C GUARD D GROMMET CHIP GUIDE INNER 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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