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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before adjust
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ing or checking function on the tool.
Replacement of blades
CAUTION:
•
Never remove the blades with bare hands. Wear
gloves. Otherwise it can cause injury.
Removing cutting head
Use the hex wrench to loosen the three screws which
secure the cutting head. Pull the cutting head straight
out to remove it with turning it left and right alternately.
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Fig.5:
1.
Cutting head
2.
Screws
3.
Hex wrench
Removing shear blades
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Fig.6:
1.
Screws
2.
Side blade L
3.
Center blade
4.
Side blade R
5.
Sleeve
Remove the three screws which hold the cutting head.
When removing the second screw, be careful not to fall
the sleeve. Then the blades can be removed easily.
When removing the blades, hold the blades and the
sleeve so that they do not fall from the cutting head.
Installing shear blades
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Fig.7:
1.
Cutting head
2.
Sleeve
3.
Side blade R
4.
Center blade
5.
Side blade L
6.
Screws
Install the sleeve and tighten the three screws after
inserting the center blade, side blade L & R into the
cutting head. In this process, the screw heads should
be protruding 2 - 3 mm from the cutting head surface.
If you will tighten the screws excessively, the cutting
head cannot be installed to the tool.
Installing cutting head
CAUTION:
•
Secure the cutting head firmly. Otherwise it can
rotate during operation and can cause serious
injury.
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Fig.8:
1.
Cutting head
2.
Screws
3.
Hex wrench
4.
Tighten
Insert the cutting head into the tool with turning it left
and right alternately. Then tighten the three screws with
the hex wrench.
Hex wrench storage
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Fig.9:
1.
Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Carry hook
The carry hook is convenient for temporarily hooking
the tool. It can be installed on either side of the tool.
When removing the carry hook, widen it by pressing its
right ends ON BOTH SIDES in the directions of arrow
(1) and raise it in the direction of the arrow (2).
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Fig.10:
1.
Hook
OPERATION
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Fig.11
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Fig.12:
1.
Side blade
2.
Side blade surface
3.
Center blade
4.
Workpiece
CAUTION:
•
Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Wear gloves. Otherwise it can cause injury.
Secure the workpiece firmly. Move the tool forward
keeping the side blades flush with the workpiece
surface.
Adjusting shear blade
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Fig.13:
1.
Screws
2.
Side blade L
3.
Center blade
4.
Side blade R
5.
Sleeve
Adjust the side blade L so that the curl of waste material
does not contact the cutting head or the workpiece. Use
the hex wrench to loosen the three screws which hold
the cutting head. Move the side blade L back and forth
to adjust it. Then tighten the three screws with the hex
wrench.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempt
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ing to perform inspection or maintenance.
•
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
Lubrication
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Fig.14:
1.
Screws
2.
Side blade L
3.
Center blade
4.
Side blade R
5.
Lubricate
Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the cen
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ter blade and the side blades R/L. And, also lubricate
the point of the center blade near the cutting head. To
keep good cutting performance, use lubricant from time
to time during operation.
