Makita DUR365UPM2, Instruction Manual

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For metal blade
Fig.10
Fig.11
For nylon cutting head or plastic blade
CAUTION:
•
Take care not to injure yourself on the cutter for
cutting the nylon cord when installing nylon cutting
head or plastic blade.
Fig.12
Fig.13
Align the clamp on the pipe with the protector. And
tighten them with bolts.
Installing the metal blade
(optional accessory)
WARNING:
•
The outside diameter of the metal blade must
be 230 mm.
Never use any blade exceeding 230
mm in outside diameter.
CAUTION:
•
The metal blade must be well polished, free of
cracks or breakage. Polish or replace the metal
blade every three hours of operation.
•
Always wear gloves when handling the metal
blade.
•
Always attach the blade cover when the tool is not
in use or is being transported.
•
The metal blade-fastening nut (with spring washer)
wears out in course of time. If there appears any wear
or deformation on the spring washer, replace the nut.
Ask your local authorized service center to order it.
•
Replace the cup in case of crack or breakage due
to attrition.
NOTICE:
•
Be sure to use genuine Makita metal blade.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the
metal blade easily.
Fig.14
Mount the metal blade onto the shaft so that the guide of the
receive washer fits in the arbor hole in the metal blade.
Install the clamp washer and secure the metal blade with the
hex nut with 13 to 23 Nm of tightening torque during holding
the receive washer with hex wrench.
Fig.15
To dismount the metal blade, insert the hex wrench through
the hole on the protector cover and the gear case. Rotate
the receive washer until it is locked with the hex wrench.
Loosen the hex nut (left-hand thread) with the socket
wrench and remove the nut, clamp washer and hex wrench.
Fig.16
Make sure that the blade is the left way up.
Installing nylon cutting head or plastic blade
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
•
If the nylon cutting head / plastic blade
accidentally impacts a rock or hard object
during operation, stop the tool and inspect for
any damage. If the nylon cutting head / plastic
blade is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use
of a damaged cutting tool could result in serious
personal injury.
NOTICE:
•
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head /
plastic blade.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the
nylon cutting head easily.
Fig.17
Fig.18
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the motor
housing and rotate the receive washer until it is locked
with the hex wrench. Place the nylon cutting head /
plastic blade onto the threaded spindle directly and
tighten it by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the
hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head / plastic blade, turn it
clockwise while holding the receive washer with the hex
wrench.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.19
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
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.
Correct posture
WARNING:
•
Always hold the both grips firmly and position
the tool on your right-hand side so that the
shaft of the left handle is always in front of
your body.
Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury caused by kickback.
Fig.20
Fit the shoulder harness and hang the tool firmly on
your right side so that the shaft of the left handle is
always ahead of you.