Makita EBH341U, Instruction Manual

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To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/protector
combinations as indicated in the table must be used.
Be sure to use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or
nylon cutting head.
– The cutter blade must be well polished, free of cracks or
breakage. If the cutter blade hits against a stone during
operation, stop the engine and check the blade immediately.
– Resharpening or replace the cutter blade every three hours of
operation.
– If the nylon cutting head hits against a stone during operation,
stop the engine and check the nylon cutting head immediately.
CAUTION: The appropriate protector must always be installed, for
your own safety and in order to comply with accident-
prevention regulations.
Operation of the equipment without the guard being in
place is not permitted.
The outside diameter of the cutter blade must be
255 mm (10”). Cutter blades with outside diameter of
305 mm or 12 inches can be used only for those with
three blades.
Metal blade Protector for metal blades
Nylon cutting head
Protector for
nylon cutting head
MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR
– In use of the metal blade, fix the protector (3) to the clamp (2) with two bolts
M6 x 30 (1).
NOTE: Tighten the right and left bolts evenly so that the gap between the clamp
(2) and the protector (3) will be constant.
Otherwise, the protector sometimes may not function as specified.
(3)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
– To remove the nylon cord cutter protector (4), apply a hex wrench into the
notch on the metal blade protector (3), push it in and meanwhile slide the
nylon cord cutter protector (4).
– In cases where the nylon cord cutter is to be used, be sure to mount the
nylon cord cutter protector (4) onto the metal blade protector (3).
– Mount the nylon cord cutter protector (4) by sliding it into place from the flank
of the metal blade protector (3) as shown.
– Remove tape adhered to cutter, which cuts nylon cord, on nylon cord cutter
protector (4).
CAUTION: Be sure to push in nylon cord cutter protector (4) until it is fully
inserted.
Take care not to injure yourself on the cutter for cutting the nylon
cord.
Hex wrench