ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool. Failure to
switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result
in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
WARNING:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the tool once
you have installed all the main components.
Installing main components
Pipe assembly
CAUTION:
Avoid cutting the cable tie (nylon fas-
tener) away until the folded pipes have been securely
assembled.
1.
Straighten the two-folded pipes, and then align the
stopper pin on the upper pipe with the stopper hole in
the joint.
► Fig.9: 1. Upper pipe 2. Stopper hole 3. Stopper pin
4. Joint
2.
Insert the upper pipe into the joint while holding
down the stopper pin. Make sure that the pin pops up
through the stopper hole and securely locks the lower
pipe.
► Fig.10: 1. Lower pipe 2. Stopper hole 3. Stopper pin
4. Upper pipe 5. Joint
3.
Securely tighten the hex socket head bolt to fix the
joint.
► Fig.11: 1. Joint 2. Hex socket head bolt
4.
Cut the cable tie (nylon fastener), and remove it
from the tool.
► Fig.12: 1. Cable tie
Handle
1.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the handle.
► Fig.13: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle
2.
Set the angle and position of the handle as shown
in the figure, and then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.14: 1. Handle
Adjusting handle and hanger
position
1.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the handle.
Move the handle to a comfortable working position, and
then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.15: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle
2.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger.
Move the hanger to a comfortable working position and
then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.16: 1. Hanger 2. Hex socket head bolt
Installing the protector
WARNING:
guard illustrated in place. Failure to do so can
cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure yourself on
the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.17: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Clamp
3. Protector 4. Cutter
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Always use the supplied wrenches
to remove or to install the cutting tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
inserted into the tool head after installing the
cutting tool.
NOTE: The type of the cutting tool(s) supplied as
the standard accessory varies depending on the
countries. The cutting tool is not included in some
countries.
NOTE: Turn the tool upside down so that you can
replace the cutting tool easily.
Nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
1.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the
motor housing to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle
until the hex wrench is fully inserted.
► Fig.18: 1. Spindle 2. Motor housing 3. Hex wrench
NOTE: The holes in the motor housing are on the left
side and right side.
2.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
tighten it securely by hand.
► Fig.19: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Spindle 3. Tighten
4. Loosen
3.
Remove the hex wrench from the motor housing.
To remove the nylon cutting head, follow the installation
procedures in reverse.
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.20: 1. Hex wrench
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Never use the tool without the