NOTE: The type of the cutting tool(s) supplied as
the standard accessory varies depending on the
countries. The cutting tool is not included in some
countries.
NOTE: Turn the tool upside down so that you can
replace the cutting tool easily.
Cutter blade
CAUTION:
When handling a cutter blade,
always wear gloves and put the blade cover on
the blade.
CAUTION:
The cutter blade must be well pol-
ished, and free of cracks or breakage. If the cutter
blade hits a stone during operation, stop the tool and
check the cutter blade immediately.
CAUTION:
Always use the cutter blade
with the diameter described in the section for
specifications.
► Fig.21: 1. Nut 2. Cup 3. Clamp washer 4. Cutter
blade 5. Spindle 6. Receive washer 7. Hex
wrench
1.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
2.
Mount the cutter blade onto the receive washer
so that the arrows on the cutter blade and protector are
pointing in the same direction.
► Fig.22: 1. Arrow
3.
Put the clamp washer and cup onto the cutter
blade and then tighten the nut securely by the box
wrench.
► Fig.23: 1. Box wrench 2. Hex wrench 3. Loosen
4. Tighten
NOTE: Tightening torque : 20 - 30 N•m
4.
Remove the hex wrench from the gear case.
To remove the cutter blade, follow the installation proce-
dures in reverse.
Nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
There are two types of nylon cutting head; the bump &
feed type and the manual feed type.
Bump & feed type
► Fig.24: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Spindle 3. Hex
wrench 4. Loosen 5. Tighten
1.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
2.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
tighten it securely by hand.
3.
Remove the hex wrench from the gear case.
To remove the nylon cutting head, follow the installation
procedures in reverse.
Manual feed type
► Fig.25: 1. Nut 2. Nylon cutting head 3. Spindle
4. Hex wrench
1.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
2.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
tighten the nut securely by the box wrench.
► Fig.26: 1. Box wrench 2. Hex wrench 3. Loosen
4. Tighten
3.
Remove the hex wrench from the gear case.
To remove the nylon cutting head, follow the installation
procedures in reverse.
Plastic blade
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
blade.
► Fig.27: 1. Plastic blade 2. Spindle 3. Hex wrench
4. Loosen 5. Tighten
1.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
2.
Place the plastic blade onto the spindle and
tighten it securely by hand.
3.
Remove the hex wrench from the gear case.
To remove the plastic blade, follow the installation pro-
cedures in reverse.
OPERATION
Adjusting the working position
CAUTION:
Before performing this procedure,
install the battery cartridge(s) to the portable
power pack and finish the adjustments for the
waist belt and shoulder harness. Refer to the
instruction manual of the portable power pack for
detail.
CAUTION:
To prevent unintentional start up,
never turn on the portable power pack throughout
this procedure. The battery cartridge(s) is to be
installed only to obtain the usability with actual weight
balance.
1.
Pull out the cord from the right side of the portable
power pack. When pulling out the cord, be sure to set
the cord in the holders as shown in the figure.
► Fig.28: 1. Cord 2. Holder
2.
Attach the hooks of the hanging band to the rings
of the shoulder belts or waist harness as shown in the
figure.
Attaching hanging band to the shoulder belt
► Fig.29: 1. Hanging band 2. Ring 3. Hook
Attaching hanging band to the shoulder belt and
waist belt
► Fig.30: 1. Hanging band 2. Ring 3. Hook
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