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.
Mounting the handle
Attach the handle with supplied clamps and bolts. Make
sure that the handle is located between the spacer and
the arrow mark. Do not remove or shrink the spacer.
► Fig.8: 1. Handle 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Clamp
4. Spacer 5. Arrow mark
Attach the barrier (country specific) to the handle using
the screw on the barrier. Once assembled, do not
remove the barrier.
► Fig.9: 1. Barrier 2. Screw
Mounting the attachment pipe
CAUTION:
Always check that the attachment
pipe is secured after installation. Improper instal-
lation may cause the attachment falling off from the
power unit and cause personal injury.
Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.
1.
Turn the lever of the power unit toward the attach-
ment side.
► Fig.10: 1. Lever
2.
Remove the cap of the attachment. Align the pin
with the arrow mark and insert the attachment pipe until
the release button pops up.
► Fig.11: 1. Release button 2. Arrow mark 3. Pin
3.
Turn the lever toward the power unit side.
► Fig.12: 1. Lever
Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the pipe.
To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attachment side
and pull the pipe out while pressing down the release button.
► Fig.13: 1. Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe
Adjusting the handle/hanger
position
Adjust the handle and hanger position to obtain confort-
able handling of the tool.
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the handle. Move
the handle to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolt.
► Fig.14: 1. Handle 2. Hex socket head bolt
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger. Move
the hanger to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolt.
► Fig.15: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Hanger
Attaching shoulder harness
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.
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 putting 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.
13 ENGLISH
Be extremely careful to maintain
Always be sure that the tool is