Installing the guard
WARNING:
Never use the tool without the
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.
► Fig.16
Align the projections on the protector with the
1.
grooves of the motor housing.
► Fig.17: 1. Protector 2. Projection 3. Groove
Align the projections on the protector holder with
2.
its counter parts of the motor housing.
► Fig.18: 1. Protector holder 2. Projection
Tighten the hex bolts securely to fasten the protec-
3.
tor and the protector holder.
► Fig.19: 1. Hex bolt
Installing the wire guard
CAUTION:
Before adjusting the wire guard,
wait for the cutting head comes to standstill. Do
not adjust the wire guard with your foot.
► Fig.20
To reduce the risk damaging the objects in front of the
cutting head, insert the wire guard so that it controls the
cutting range of the mowing line.
Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert
it into the holes of the protector.
► Fig.21: 1. Wire guard
NOTE: Do not expand the wire guard outward too
much. Otherwise it may break.
When wire guard is not in use, lift it for the idle position.
► Fig.22
Installing nylon cutting head
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the nylon cutting head acciden-
tally impacts a rock or hard object during oper-
ation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage.
If the nylon cutting head is damaged, replace it
immediately. Use of a damaged cutting tool could
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita/Dolmar
nylon cutting head.
1.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
2.
motor housing and rotate the receive washer until it is
locked with the hex wrench.
3.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the threaded
spindle directly and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
Remove the hex wrench.
4.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it counterclock-
wise while holding the receive washer with the hex
wrench.
► Fig.23: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Metal guard
3. Receive washer 4. Hex wrench
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
WARNING:
right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
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.
► Fig.24
Attachment of shoulder harness
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached. Before operation, adjust the shoulder
harness according to the user size to prevent
fatigue.
Connect the clasp of the shoulder harness to the hook
part of the housing. Put the shoulder harness on. Be
sure that the buckles are locked completely in place.
► Fig.25: 1. Buckle 2. Hook
Detachment
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release.
Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the
tool.
► Fig.26: 1. Buckle
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.
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Always position the tool on your
Be extremely careful to maintain
Always be sure that the tool is