Genuine Makita chain catcher — part No. 347516-7 — a direct replacement safety bracket designed to restore the chain-stop function on compatible Makita chain saws.
The piece is a small, stamped metal catcher that mounts beneath the guide bar to help stop a derailed chain from whipping back into the housing or operator area; it’s a simple, durable metal bracket used for that exact safety role.
Example fitment from Makita parts diagrams includes DUC356, DUC306 , DUC256 / UC002G top-handle and rear-handle cordless models — check the exploded view for your exact model variant, but these models reference part 347516-7.
The catcher installs with the existing fasteners in the bar / cover area and is supplied as a single replacement piece (quantity 1), so it’s straightforward to swap in when the original is bent, cracked, or missing.
If you need a genuine Makita replacement to bring your saw back to safe working condition, part 347516-7 is the original Makita chain catcher shown in Makita parts diagram
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