ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled.
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
Installing the front grip
it with a hex bolt and the thumb nut as shown in the
Fig.15: 1. Front grip 2.
proper angle according to your work and then tighten
Installing the wire guard
NOTICE:
Do not expand the wire guard outward
too much. Otherwise it may break.
Fig.16
cutting head, attach the wire guard to the protector so
that it controls the cutting range.
Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert
For nylon cutting head:
indicates the hole to be used.
Fig.17: 1. Hole
For plastic blade head:
hole to be used.
Fig.18: 1. Hole
Fig.19: 1. Wire guard
Installing the protector
CAUTION:
While installing the protector, be
careful not to contact the nylon cord cutter on
the protector. Contact with the cutter could result in
Fig.20: 1. Screw 2. Protector
and then secure it with two screws.
Installing nylon cutting head
Optional accessory
tally impacts a rock or hard object during oper-
ation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage.
If the nylon cutting head is damaged, replace it
immediately.
after installation.
nylon cutting head, be careful not to contact the
nylon cord cutter on the protector. Contact with the
3. Hex bolt
NOTICE:
cutting head.
1.
the cutting tool easily.
2.
motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is
locked.
3.
tighten it by turning it clockwise.
4.
wise while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.
Installing plastic blade head
Optional accessory
impacts a rock or hard object during operation,
stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the
plastic blade is damaged, replace it immediately.
after installation.
plastic blade head, be careful not to contact the
nylon cord cutter on the protector. Contact with the
out, replace it with a new one.
NOTICE:
blade.
1.
the cutting tool easily.
2.
motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is
locked.
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CAUTION:
If the nylon cutting head acciden-
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
Fig.21: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hole 3. Spindle
Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
Fig.22: 1. Nylon cutting head
Remove the hex wrench.
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade accidentally
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade head is worn
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
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