Correct handling of the tool
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your
right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool
to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work
vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could result
in serious injury to the bystander and the operator.
WARNING:
To avoid accident, leave more than 15m
(50 ft) distance between operators when two or more oper-
ators work in one area. Also, arrange a person to observe
the distance between operators. If someone or an animal
enters the working area, immediately stop the operation.
CAUTION:
If the cutting tool accidentally
impacts a rock or hard object during operation,
stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the
cutting tool is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool may result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Remove the blade cover from the
cutter blade when cutting the grass.
Correct positioning and handling allow optimum control
and reduce the risk of injury caused by kickback.
► Fig.23
When using a nylon cutting head (bump & feed type)
The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To feed out the nylon cord, tap the cutting head against
the ground while rotating.
► Fig.24: 1. Most effective cutting area
NOTICE:
The bump feed will not operate prop-
erly if the nylon cutting head is not rotating.
NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while
tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord
by following the procedures in the section for the
maintenance.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove
the battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING:
diameter specified in this instruction manual.
Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the
like. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool
and result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord.
WARNING:
nylon cutting head is secured to the housing
properly as described in this instruction manual.
Failure to properly secure the cover may cause the
nylon cutting head to fly apart resulting in serious
personal injury.
Replace the nylon cord if it is not fed any more. The
method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on
the type of the nylon cutting head.
95-M10L
► Fig.25: (1) Up to 4 m (2) 80 mm (3) 100 mm
96-M10L
► Fig.26: (1) Up to 4 m (2) 100 mm
Replacing the plastic blade
Replace the plastic blade if it is worn out or broken.
When installing the plastic blade, align the direction of
the arrow on the blade with that of the protector.
► Fig.27: 1. Arrow on the protector
► Fig.28
► Fig.29: 1. Arrow on the blade
Grinding the metal blade
CAUTION:
Before grinding the metal blade,
make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed from the tool.
NOTICE:
If the metal blade has considerably
deformed by grinding, replace the metal blade
with new one.
NOTICE:
When you grind the blade using the
tool such as grinder, do not force the wheel to
the blade so that the blade does not become hot.
If the blade becomes hot, do not cool down the
blade with water.
Grind the metal blade if it is worn out. Grind the metal
blade as instructed in the figure. Grind all of 8 tips of
blade in the same way.
► Fig.30: (1) 10 mm (2) 2 mm or more (3) Round
shape
19 ENGLISH
Use only the nylon cord with
Always remove the nylon cutting
Make sure that the cover of the