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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance on the tool.Failuretoswitchoandremove
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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the tool
Cleanthetoolbywipingodust,dirt,orcutograss
with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung
out. To avoid overheating of the tool, be sure to remove
thecutograssordebrisadheredtotheventofthe
tool.
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. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool
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 in this instruction manual.
Failure to properly secure the cover may cause the
nyloncuttingheadtoyapartresultinginserious
personalinjury.
Replace the nylon cord if it is not fed any more. The
method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on
the type of the nylon cutting head.