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Cordless PVC Saw
MODEL UC170D
002270
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model UC170D Chain speed per minute 200 m/min. Length of guide bar 170 mm (6-11/16”) Type For PVC tubing Saw chain Pitch 3/16” No. of drive links 62 Overall length 510 mm (20”) Net weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) Battery Charger DC1414 Input A. C. only 50 Hz - 60 Hz Output D. C. 7.2 V - 14.4 V Battery Cartridge 1222 1234 1235 Voltage 12 V Charging time 45 min. 60 min. 70 min. • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from countr
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4. Keep Children Away 13. Stay Alert Do not let visitors contact saw. All visitors Watch what you are doing. Use common should be kept away from work area. sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired. Keep all parts of the body away from 5. Store Idle Saw the saw chain when the motor is operat- When not in use, saws should be stored in ing. Before you start the saw, make sure a dry, and high or locked-up place - out of the saw chain is not contacting anything. the reach of children. When storin
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running. Use a firm grip with thumbs 18. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do and fingers encircling the saw han- not carry the tool with finger on switch. Be dles. sure switch is in OFF position before inserting battery cartridge. (2) Do not over reach. 19. The saw must not be left outdoors during (3) Keep proper footing and balance at all rain and it must not be used when wet. times. 20.Disconnect battery pack from tool or (4) Do not let the nose of the guide bar place the switch in the locked or
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PVC Saw Nomenclature 002377 2 1 8 6 9 10 7 12 3 4 11 5 1. Front handle 7. Battery cartridge 2. Front handle guard 8. Guide bar 3. Bumper 9. Lock-off button 4. Fastening bolt 10. Rear handle 5. Sprocket guard 11. Switch trigger 6. Bar tip guard 12. Saw chain Bar Tip Guard - An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Saw powerhead - A saw without the saw chain and guide bar. Drive Sprocket or Sprocket -
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Replacement Saw Chain - A chain that complies with the kickback performance require- ments of ANSI B175.1 when tested with specific saws. It may not meet the ANSI perfor- mance requirements when used with other saws. Saw Chain - A loop of chain having cutting teeth, that cut the PVC tubing and that is driven by the motor and is supported by the guide bar. Bumper - Front face of the saw head which maintains position while sawing. Switch - A device that when operated will complete or interrupt and
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9. Do not operate charger with damaged 13. The battery charger is not intended for cord or plug - replace them immediately. use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 10. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise 14. Young children should be supervised to damaged in any way; take it to a qualified ensure that they do not play with the bat- serviceman. tery charger. 11. Do not disassemble charger or battery 15. If operating time has becom
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION Always make sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 002271 Installing or removing battery cartridge Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of 1 the battery cartridge. To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge. To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the 2 battery cartridg
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NOTE: The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times. If you charge a battery cartridge fro
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002272 Switch action 1 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. 2 To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a 1. Lock-off button lock-off button is provided. 2. Switch trigger To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always make sure that the tool is swi
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002274 While pushing the guide bar against the tool, slide the bar towards the sprocket till it stops. Keeping the guide bar in the position, tighten the bolt to secure the guide bar for easy saw chain replacement. Remove the saw chain by disengaging it 1 from the sprocket. 2 1. Guide bar 2. Sprocket 002275 To install the saw chain, first, making sure that blades of the saw chain are correctly placed as illustrated hook one end of 1 the saw chain on the top of the guide bar. And then hook the o
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NOTE: A fresh saw chain is apt to become loose on the guide bar. Therefore, it is recommended to check the saw chain tension occasionally while it is fresh. A poorly strained saw chain can slip off the guide bar. Keep saw waste, dust or dirt away from the place where you will install/remove saw chain or adjust saw chain tension. 002278 Installing or removing guide bar To remove the guide bar, first remove the sprocket guard and saw chain as described in the “Installing or removing saw chain” s
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002281 While pushing the guide bar against the tool, slide the bar towards the sprocket till it stops. And then tighten the bolt firmly. OPERATION CAUTION: Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the motor is running. Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not fail to secure workpiece so that it will not move suddenly during operation. Also be very careful with cut- off pieces. They
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Do not continue operation any longer when the first battery gets empty because continuous operation using more than a battery will result in a burnt motor. Be sure to keep the bumper in contact with the workpiece till a cut is finished. If not, the tool will be naturally pulled in the direction of the arrow, causing the top of the guide bar to wobble. 002283 1 1. Bumper Do not cut the workpiece from the bottom. The deeper the workpiece is cut in, the more strongly the guide bar sticks in t
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Always wear gloves when performing any inspection or maintenance. 002286 Cleaning guide bar Sometimes the groove on the guide bar may be clogged with saw waste during cutting the workpiece, preventing the saw chain from running smoothly on the guide bar. From time to time, therefore, remove the saw waste stuck in the groove. Storing to
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Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to determine the location that provides Makita battery recycling. See your local Yellow Pages under “Tools-Electric”. ACCESARIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regardin
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold 17 Cut
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
