Handle
1.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the handle.
► Fig.13: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle
2.
Set the angle and position of the handle as shown
in the figure, and then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.14: 1. Handle
Adjusting handle and hanger position
1.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the handle. Move the
handle to a comfortable working position, and then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.15: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle
2.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger. Move the
hanger to a comfortable working position and then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.16: 1. Hanger 2. Hex socket head bolt
Installing the protector
WARNING:
Never use the tool without the
guard illustrated in place. Failure to do so can
cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure yourself on
the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.17: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Clamp
3. Protector 4. Cutter
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Always use the supplied wrenches
to remove or to install the cutting tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
inserted into the tool head after installing the cutting tool.
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.
Nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
1.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the
motor housing to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle
until the hex wrench is fully inserted.
► Fig.18: 1. Spindle 2. Motor housing 3. Hex wrench
NOTE: The holes in the motor housing are on the left
side and right side.
2.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
tighten it securely by hand.
► Fig.19: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Spindle 3. Tighten
4. Loosen
3.
Remove the hex wrench from the motor housing.
To remove the nylon cutting head, follow the installation
procedures in reverse.
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.20: 1. Hex wrench
OPERATION
Attaching the shoulder harness
CAUTION:
When you use the tool in combi-
nation of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, do not use the shoulder
harness included in the tool package, but use the
hanging band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness included in the
tool package and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the tool or backpack-type power supply is difficult in
case of an emergency, and it may cause an accident
or injury. For the recommended hanging band, ask
Makita Authorized Service Centers.
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached to the tool. Before operation, adjust the
shoulder harness according to the user size to
prevent fatigue.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the shoulder harness is properly attached to the
hanger on the tool.
1.
Wear the shoulder harness on your left shoulder.
► Fig.21
2.
Clasp the hook on the shoulder strap to tool's
hanger.
► Fig.22: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
3.
Adjust the shoulder harness to a comfortable
working position.
► Fig.23
The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release.
Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the
tool from the shoulder harness.
► Fig.24: 1. Buckle
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