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As shown in the figure 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.
Attachment of shoulder harness
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2
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Wear the shoulder harness on your back and buckle it
up until a click is heard. Make sure that it cannot be
taken off with pulling it off. Hang the tool as shown.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the
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tool at this time. Do not allow the tool to be
deflected toward you or anyone in the work
vicinity. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury.
Adjustment of the hanger position and
shoulder harness
When replacing battery or accessories with others, the
weight balance of the tool may change. In such case,
adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness length
as follows.
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing screw
on the hanger with the supplied wrench and then move
the hanger and the cushion. The cushion can be moved
easily by twisting it.
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750 mm
750 mm
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1. Buckle
2. Hook
1. Hanger
100 - 300 mm
Adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness length
so that:
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the hanger positions 750mm or higher from the
ground,
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the cutting tool positions 100mm to 300mm high
from the ground and
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the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750mm or farther away from the hanger.
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw
with the wrench securely.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and battery cartridge is removed before
attempting
maintenance on the tool. Failure to switch off
and remove the battery cartridge may result in
serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Supply of grease to gear case
2
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Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the
gear case. Remove the hex bolt and then put grease
through the grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine
Makita grease may be purchased from your Makita
dealer.)
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
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to
perform
inspection
1. Gear case
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2. Hex bolt
or