►1. Grip 2. Hex bolt 3. Cover 4. Clamp 5. Hanger
Fit the grip onto the pipe and tighten it with two hex
bolts. Make sure that the grip is located further than the
hanger.
Installing the guard
WARNING:
• Never use the tool without the guard illus-
trated in place. Failure to do so can cause
seriouspersonalinjury.
CAUTION:
• Takecarenottoinjureyourselfonthecutterfor
cutting the nylon cord.
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3
2
►1. Cutter 2. Clamp 3. Bolt
Align the clamp on the pipe with the protector. And
tighten them with bolts.
Installing nylon cutting head or
plastic blade (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• 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
seriouspersonalinjury.
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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2
3
4
5
►1. Nylon cutting head 2. Metal guard 3. Receive
washer 4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
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4
5
3
2
►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 / plas-
tic 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.
Hex wrench storage
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►1. Hex wrench