Makita DUN461W Manuel D'instructions page 12

Adjusting the cutting angle
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off before folding or unfolding the head.
CAUTION:
When folding the head for carrying
the tool or after using the tool, be sure to attach
the blade cover before folding the head.
CAUTION:
When folding the head, be careful
not to pinch your fingers between the head and
the tool body.
The angle of the head can be adjusted in 10 steps. To
change the angle of the head, follow the steps below.
1. Hold the head and the tool body as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.5: 1. Head 2. Angle adjustment button
2.
Adjust the angle of the head while holding down
the angle adjustment button, and then release the angle
adjustment button.
3. Move the head slightly until it is locked with a click.
NOTE: Make sure that the head is securely locked
before operating the tool.
Adjusting the pipe length
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off before adjusting the pipe length.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the pipe length,
be sure to attach the blade cover before adjusting
the pipe length.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the pipe length, be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the lock-lever is
locked securely.
Loosen the lock-lever, then adjust the length of the pipe,
and then lock the lock-lever.
► Fig.6: 1. Lock-lever
Adjusting the front grip position
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off before adjusting the position of the
front grip.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the position of the
front grip, be careful not to pinch your fingers.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the thumb nut is
tightened securely.
CAUTION:
Do not move the front grip beyond
the arrow mark.
To adjust the position of the front grip, loosen the thumb
nut by turning it counterclockwise, then adjust the posi-
tion of the front grip, and then tighten the thumb nut by
turning it clockwise.
► Fig.7: 1. Thumb nut 2. Arrow mark
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
When replacing the shear blades,
always wear gloves so that your hands do not
directly contact the blades.
Installing or removing the shear blades
CAUTION:
Attach the blade cover before
removing or installing the shear blades.
NOTICE:
When replacing the shear blades, do
not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
NOTE: Before installing or removing the shear
blades, unfold the head of the tool so that the head is
straight to the tool body.
1. Place the tool upside down.
2. Remove 4 screws with a screwdriver and remove
the shear blades.
► Fig.8: 1. Screw
3.
Remove the crank from the shear blades.
► Fig.9: 1. Crank
NOTE: The crank may remain in the tool.
4.
Prepare the crank and new shear blades.
► Fig.10: 1. Crank 2. Shear blades
5. Remove the blade cover, and then attach it to the
new shear blades.
6. Apply a small amount of grease to the periphery of the
crank. Attach the washer, gear, and the crank to the pin in order.
► Fig.11: 1. Crank 2. Gear 3. Washer 4. Pin
7.
Adjust the crank so that the 2 small holes on the crank
are lined up on the alignment line as shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Alignment line 2. Small hole
8. Slide the shear blades so that the hole on the guide
plate is positioned at the center of the rings of blades.
► Fig.13: 1. Guide plate
9. Insert the screw removed in step 2 into the hole on
the shear blades through the hole on the blade cover.
► Fig.14: 1. Hole
10. Attach the shear blades to the tool, and then
tighten 3 screws with the screwdriver.
► Fig.15: 1. Screw
11. Remove the screw inserted into the hole on the shear
blades in step 9, and then tighten it to fix the shear blades.
NOTICE:
If the shear blades do not operate prop-
erly, the blades are not engaging the crank prop-
erly. Remove the blades and install them again.
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear blades
such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
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