Installing nylon cutting head or
plastic blade (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
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If the nylon cutting head / plastic blade acci-
dentally impacts a rock or hard object during
operation, stop the tool and inspect for any
damage. If the nylon cutting head / plastic
blade is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool could result in
serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
•
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head
/ plastic blade.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the
nylon cutting head easily.
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► 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Metal guard 3. Receive
washer 4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
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► 1. Plastic blade 2. Metal guard 3. Receive washer
4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the motor
housing and rotate the receive washer until it is locked
with the hex wrench. Place the nylon cutting head /
plastic blade onto the threaded spindle directly and
tighten it by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the
hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head / plastic blade, turn
it clockwise while holding the receive washer with the
hex wrench.
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Hex wrench storage
► 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
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OPERATION
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Correct handling of tool
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.
Correct posture
WARNING:
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Always hold the both grips firmly and posi-
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tion the tool on your right-hand side so that
the shaft of the left handle is always in front
of your body. Correct positioning of the tool
allows for maximum control and will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury caused by
kickback.
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.
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