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rEPAIr AnD MAIntEnAncE wOrK
cAUtIOn: when doing any work on the trimmer, always switch
off the motor, disconnect the power plug, and wear
protective gloves!
cAUtIOn: Do not start the trimmer until it has been fully assembled
and inspected!
Maintenance instructions
For a long service life, to prevent damage and to ensure the proper functioning of the safety features of your trimmer, perform the
maintenance work described below on a regular basis. Failure to perform this maintenance regularly and properly will void the
warranty, and will also cause risk of injury!
Do not do any maintenance work not described here. Any maintenance or repair work beyond what is described here must be done
only by a MAKITA service centre.
caution: never clean the motor housing by spraying it with water. Use a damp cloth to clean the trimmer. Do not use strong
cleaning agents that may damage the plastic of the housing. Let the trimmer dry thoroughly after cleaning!
General
Entire trimmer
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualified service centre immediately
Before each start
Cutting tool
Check for damage and firm attachment
21
Guards
Check for correct position, firm attachment and
good condition.
20
Screws and nuts
Check their condition and that they are firmly secured.
Safety locking button,
ON/OFF switch
Functional check
2
After every use
Entire trimmer
Clean
8
Cooling slit
Clean
9
Before long periods
of disuse or storage
Entire trimmer
Clean, store in a dry, safe area
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Extending the trimmer line
- When trimming performance starts to slack off, the line
needs to be lengthened. You can do this during operation at
any time simply by tapping the trimmer head on the ground
(arrow). This will only work when there are still at least 3 cm
of line extending beyond the trimmer head.
- The line trimmer (see page 20, D/8) will automatically trim
any excess line.
- If the line ends are shorter than 3 cm, it will be necessary
to extend the line manually.
- To do so, press the button and pull the lines out vigorous-
ly.
cAUtIOn: Before cleaning the trimmer head, replacing the
trimmer line, or extending the line manually, always switch
off the motor and disconnect the power cable!
