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Toreducetheriskdamagingtheobjectsinfrontofthe
cutting head, insert the wire guard so that it controls the
cutting range of the mowing line.
Slightlyexpandthewireguardoutwardandtheninsert
it into the holes of the protector.
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►1.Wireguard
NOTE:Donotexpandthewireguardoutwardtoo
much. Otherwise it may break.
Whenwireguardisnotinuse,liftitfortheidleposition.
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
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
CAUTION: Make sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTICE: Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
1. Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
2. Insertthehexwrenchthroughtheholeonthe
motor housing and rotate the receive washer until it is
lockedwiththehexwrench.
3. Place the nylon cutting head onto the threaded
spindle directly and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
4. Removethehexwrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it counterclock-
wisewhileholdingthereceivewasherwiththehex
wrench.
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►1. Nylon cutting head 2. Metal guard 3. Receive
washer 4.Hexwrench
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
WARNING: Always position the tool on your
right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows
formaximumcontrolandwillreducetheriskofseri-
ouspersonalinjurycausedbykickback.
WARNING: Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity.Failuretokeepcontrolofthetool
couldresultinseriousinjurytothebystanderandthe
operator.