Checking The Chain Brake; Switch Action - Makita DUC302Z Manuel D'instruction

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. CHECK button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.

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"
position when released.
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Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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► 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

Checking the chain brake

NOTE:
• If the chain saw fails to start, the chain brake
must be released. Pull the front hand guard
backwards firmly until you feel it engage.
Hold the chain saw with both hands when switching it
on. Hold the top handle with your right hand, the front
handle with your left. The bar and the chain must not be
in contact with any object.
First press the lock-off button, then the switch trigger.
The saw chain starts immediately.
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► 1. Front hand guard 2. Lock 3. Unlock
Press the front hand guard forwards using the back of
your hand. The saw chain must come to an immediate
standstill.
CAUTION:
• Should the saw chain not stop immediately
when this test is performed, the saw may not
be used under any circumstances. Consult a
MAKITA specialist repair shop.
Checking the run-down brake
Switch on the chain saw.
Release the switch trigger completely. The saw chain
must come to a standstill within one second.
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