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CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the equipment, always stop the
engine and pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug.
Always wear protective gloves!
CAUTION:
Start the engine only after having assembled it completely.
For machines with loop handle
Fix the loop handle on the shaft as shown.
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Make sure that the spacer on the shaft pipe is located between the grip
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assembly and the other grip. Do not remove or shrink the spacer.
NOTE: In some countries, the spacer is not provided with the tool. In that case,
align the handle to further side of the line which is indicated by the
arrow marks.
MOUNTING OF HANDLE
To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/protector
combinations as indicated in the table must be used.
MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR
CAUTION:
Do not touch the cord cutter on the protector. Touching the cord
cutter with bare hands may result in injury.
The protector must be installed to maintain the nylon-cutting-cord length and
protect the operator from thrown stones and debris. Install the protector as the
following steps.
1. Set the protector so that the rib on the shaft fits into the groove on the
protector.
2. Tighten two bolts.
Cord cutter
Protector
Bolts
WARNING: Never use cutting blades.
Be sure to use genuine MAKITA nylon cutting head.
If the nylon cutting head hits against a stone during operation, stop the
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engine and check the nylon cutting head immediately.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the cord cutter on the protector. Touching the cord
cutter with bare hands may result in injury.
Mount a nylon cutting head as the following steps.
1. Insert the lock key through the hole on the clamp. Rotate them with pushing
the lock key in until they are locked.
2. Screw a nylon cutting head onto the shaft by turning it clockwise. Make sure
that it is mounted securely.
3. Remove the lock key.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it counterclockwise.
MOUNTING OF NYLON CUTTING HEAD
Clamp
Tighten
Loosen
Lock key
Cord cutter
Nylon cutting
head
