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When using a nylon cutting head (bump & feed
type)
Thenyloncuttingheadisadualstringtrimmerhead
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
Tofeedoutthenyloncord,tapthecuttingheadagainst
the ground while rotating.
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►1. Most effective cutting area
NOTICE: The bump feed will not operate prop-
erly if the nylon cutting head is not rotating.
NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while
tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord
by following the procedures in the section for the
maintenance.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance on the tool.Failuretoswitchoffandremove
the battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injuryfromaccidentalstart-up.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING: Use only the nylon cord with
diameter specied in this instruction manual.
Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the
like.Failuretodosomaycausedamagetothetool
andresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING: Always remove the nylon cutting
head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord.
WARNING: Make sure that the cover of the
nylon cutting head is secured to the housing
properly as described below.Failuretoproperly
secure the cover may cause the nylon cutting head to
yapartresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.
Replacethenyloncordifitisnotfedanymore.The
method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on
the type of the nylon cutting head.