Correct combination of the cutting tool and the protector
CAUTION:
Always use the correct combination of cutting tool and protector. The wrong protector may
not protect you from flying debris and stones. It can also affect the balance of the tool and result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Model
EM408MP
EM409MP
Installing the protector (cutting tool
guard)
WARNING:
Do not use a cutting tool without
an appropriate protector at any time.
WARNING:
Always use the cutting tool
with the correct combination of the protector.
Otherwise contact with a cutting tool may cause
serious injury.
NOTICE:
Periodically tighten the bolts on the
protector. Tighten the right and left bolts evenly
so that the gap between the clamp and the protec-
tor is constant.
Protector (universal type)
CAUTION:
Make sure to push in the protec-
tor extension until it is fully inserted. Otherwise
the protector extension may fall and result in personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure your-
self with the cutter mounted on the protector
extension.
Fix the protector to the clamp with bolts.
► Fig.5: 1. Clamp 2. Protector
To install the protector extension, insert the protector
extension to the protector and then snap the clips on.
Make sure that the tabs on the protector extension fit
into the slots on the protector.
► Fig.6: 1. Protector (universal type) 2. Clip
3. Protector extension 4. Cutter (inside)
5. Slot 6. Tab
Cutting tool
Metal blade
(with nut, cup, and clamp washer)
Nylon cutting head / Plastic blade
Nylon cutting head / Plastic blade
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Protector (universal type)
Protector (universal type) with protector extension
Protector (narrow type)
To remove the protector extension from the protector,
unclasp the clips and pull the protector extension out.
NOTE: The cutter on the protector extension keeps
the nylon cord best length for cutting.
Protector (narrow type)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure yourself
with the cutter mounted on the protector.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.7: 1. Clamp 2. Protector 3. Cutter
NOTE: The cutter on the protector keeps the nylon
cord best length for cutting.
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine MAKITA
cutting tools.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTE: When installing the cutting tool, turn the tool
upside down for ease of the procedure.
Protector