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Makita 5014NB manual

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  • Page 1

    Chain Saw MODEL 5014NB 501 6NB 340 mm (13-3/8”) MODEL 5014NB 375 mm (14-3/4”) MODEL 5016NB Overall Net Chain speed Length of Saw chain Gauge length weight IFPM) guide bar Pitch 1,300 6 kg 340 mm 9.5 mm 1.27 mm 760 mm (1 3-318”) (318”) (0.050”) 130”) (13.2 Ibs) 375 mm 9.5 mm 1.27 mm 795 mm (3/8”l (0.050”) (31-114”) 113.9 Ibs) (14-3[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2 Keep Work Area Clean Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not start cutting until you [...]

  • Page 3

    9. Use Safety Glasses Also use safety footwear; snug fitting clothing; protective gloves; hearing and head protection. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped, finger off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear. 11. Maintain Chain Saw With Care Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by au[...]

  • Page 4

    (1) Grip saw firmly. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. (2) Do not over reach. (3) Keep proper footing and balance at all times. (4) Don't let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground, or other (5) Don't cut above sho[...]

  • Page 5

    Use Of Extension Cord Ampere rating (on nameplate1 Ext. Cord Length 25 Ft. 50 Ft. 75 Ft. 100 Ft. 125 Ft. 150 Ft. 0 - 5.0 5.1 - 10.0 10.1 - 13.0 13.1 - 15.0 Wire Size (American Wire Gauge) 18 18 16 14 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 14 16 14 12 12 16 12 12 12 16 12 12 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 5[...]

  • Page 6

    Chain Saw Nomenclature LEFT SIDE Front handle - / Trigger switch RIGHT SIDE Oil cap Guide bar nose I ____----- Guide bar Sprocket mounting pad 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. Bucking - The process of cross cutting a felled tre[...]

  • Page 7

    Front Handle Guard - A structural barrier between the front handle of a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located close to the hand position on the front handle and sometimes employed as an activating lever for a chain brake. Guide Bar - A solid railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain. Kickback - The backward or upward motion, [...]

  • Page 8

    Installing saw chain and guide bar CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing saw chain and guide bar. Use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the chain cover. Remove the chain cover. 1 Fig. 2 Fit one end of the chain over the sprocket and the other over the end of the guide bar. Notice that [...]

  • Page 9

    Adjusting saw chain tension CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting chain tension. Grasp the chain in the middle of the guide bar and lift up. The gap between the side link of the chain and the guide bar should be about 3 mm to 4 mm (1/8" - 5/32"). If the gap is not about 3mm to 4 mm (1/8"[...]

  • Page 10

    Lubrication This tool is equipped with an automatic lubrication system, so the chain is lubricated automatically when the motor is running. Gear housing cover I Window Fig. 8 To replenish the oil, take off the cap on the tank and fill with the oil supply. The oil tank capacity is 170 cc (5.5 oz). CAUTION : Turbine oil #200 or machine oil is recom[...]

  • Page 11

    Hook When using an extension cord, secure it to the tool's cord with the hook provided. Attach the hook about 100-200 mm (4"- 8") from the extension cord connector. This will help prevent unintentional dis- connection. I Power cord I Power cord Extension cord Fig. 11 Cutting operation Turn the tool on and allow the chain to reach ful[...]

  • Page 12

    To release the chain brake, tector to the exact original turning the tool off. Holding the chain saw Always grip each handle with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle as shown in Fig. 15. reset the pro- position after Use this grip thumb below WARNING: 0 Under normal circumstances, it should never be necessary to intentionally release the ch[...]

  • Page 13

    Using the chain saw Always be sure of your footing and hold the chain saw firmly with both hands while the motor is running. Felling a tree When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height [...]

  • Page 14

    Felling back cut Make the felling back cut at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) higher than the horizontal notch- ing cut as shown in Fig. 17. Keep the fell- ing back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting .and falling in the wrong direction[...]

  • Page 15

    Bucking a log Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. When the log is supported along its entire length as show[...]

  • Page 16

    When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log, as shown in Fig. 22. When "cutting through", to maintain complete control, release the cutting pres- sure near the end of the cut without re- laxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Don't let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the sa[...]

  • Page 17

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Filling saw chain To get the most in cutting performance from your tool, you must keep the cutter sharp and filed properly as shown below. TOP PLATE ANGLE SIDE PLATE ANGLE TOP FILING ANGLE A top plate angle of If [...]

  • Page 18

    Removing chip buildup Chips and sawdust will build up in the guide bar groove and oil hole, clogging them and impairing oil flow. Remove the guide bar and clean them out. Clean out r I Fig. 2 Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free [...]

  • Page 19

    ACCESSORI ES 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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. Socket wrench 13 Screwdriver File Part No. 78[...]

  • Page 20

    Aug.-25-'88 US CHAIN SAW 340 mm (13-3/8") Model 5014NB 375 mm (14-3/4') Model 5016NB Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 20[...]

  • Page 21

    Aug 25-88 US MODEL 5014NB 5016NB 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Packing SUppOrler Plate Brake Lever Pan Head Screw M5x16 IWith Washer) Hex Socket Head Bolt M6 Hex Sockel Head Bolt M6 Packing Pan Head Screw M5xll (Wifh Washpi) Flat Head Screw M5x40 Adlust Pin[...]

  • Page 22

    P . - . . . MAKKA LlMmD ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year,period, retum the COMPLETE tool[...]