Makita EM403MP Instructions D'emploi page 16

Installing the protector (cutting tool
guard)
WARNING:
Do not use a cutting tool without
an appropriate protector at any time.
WARNING:
Always use the cutting tool
with the correct combination of the protector.
Otherwise contact with a cutting tool may cause
serious injury.
NOTICE:
Periodically tighten the bolts on the
protector. Tighten the right and left bolts evenly
so that the gap between the clamp and the protec-
tor is constant.
Fix the protector to the clamp with bolts.
Protector (universal type)
► Fig.5: 1. Clamp 2. Protector
Protector (narrow type)
► Fig.6: 1. Clamp 2. Protector 3. Cutter
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure yourself
with the cutter mounted on the protector.
NOTE: The cutter on the protector keeps the nylon
cord best length for cutting.
For EM403MP and EM404MP
To install the protector extension, insert the protector
extension to the protector and then snap the clips on.
Make sure that the tabs on the protector extension fit
into the slots on the protector.
► Fig.7: 1. Protector (universal type) 2. Clip
3. Protector extension 4. Cutter (inside)
5. Slot 6. Tab
To remove the protector extension from the protector,
unclasp the clips and pull the protector extension out.
CAUTION:
Make sure to push in the protec-
tor extension until it is fully inserted. Otherwise
the protector extension may fall and result in personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure your-
self with the cutter mounted on the protector
extension.
NOTE: The cutter on the protector extension keeps
the nylon cord best length for cutting.
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine MAKITA
cutting tools.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTE: When installing the cutting tool, turn the tool
upside down for ease of the procedure.
Installing the metal blade
For EM403MP and EM404MP
CAUTION:
always wear gloves and put the blade cover on the blade.
CAUTION:
blade must be 230 mm (9"). Never use any blades
larger than 230 mm (9") in outside diameter.
CAUTION:
polished, free of cracks or breakage. If the metal
blade hits against a stone during operation, stop
the motor and check the blade immediately.
CAUTION:
every three hours of operation.
CAUTION:
wrench(es) to remove or to install the blade.
Applicable blade
Metal blade (2-tooth)
Metal blade (3-tooth)
Metal blade (4-tooth)
Metal blade (8-tooth)
1. Insert the receive washer into the shaft.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear case to
lock the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the hex wrench is fully inserted.
3. Mount the metal blade onto the receive washer.
4. Install the clamp washer and cup, and then tighten
the nut securely.
Tightening torque: 16 - 23 N•m
5. Remove the hex wrench.
► Fig.8: 1. Nut 2. Cup 3. Clamp washer 4. Metal blade
5. Receive washer 6. Shaft 7. Hex wrench
► Fig.9: 1. Socket wrench 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten
Make sure that the arrows on the blade and protector
indicate the same way.
► Fig.10
To remove the metal blade, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
NOTE: The resin part on the blade fastening nut
wears out in course of time. Replace the nut if there
appears any wear or deformation.
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When handling the metal blade,
The outside diameter of the metal
The metal blade must be well
Polish or replace the metal blade
Always use the supplied