Attaching shoulder harness
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached. Before operation, adjust the shoulder
harness according to the user size to prevent
fatigue.
CAUTION:
When you use the tool in combi-
nation of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, do not use the shoulder
harness included in the tool package, but use the
hanging band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness included in the
tool package and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the tool or backpack-type power supply is difficult in
case of an emergency, and it may cause an accident
or injury. For the recommended hanging band, ask
Makita Authorized Service Centers.
Put the shoulder harness on your left shoulder by put-
ting your head and right arm through it. Keep the tool on
your right side.
After putting the shoulder harness, attach it to the tool
by connecting the buckles provided on both the tool
hook and the harness. Be sure that the buckles click
and lock completely in place.
Adjust the strap to the suitable length for your operation.
► Fig.16: 1. Hanger 2. Hook
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
► Fig.17: 1. Buckle
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 illustrated to
keep it from being lost.
► Fig.18: 1. Handle 2. Hex wrench
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance 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.
Battery guard
WARNING:
guard. Do not use the tool with the battery guard
removed or damaged. Direct impact to the battery
cartridge may cause battery malfunction and result
in injury and/or fire. If the battery guard is deformed
or damaged, contact your authorized service center
for repairs.
► Fig.19: 1. Battery guard
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
13 ENGLISH
Always be sure that the tool is
Do not remove the battery