Operation; Maintenance - Makita EM403MP Manuel D'instructions

OPERATION

WARNING:
Follow the warnings and
precautions in the chapter "SAFETY
WARNINGS" and the instruction manual of
the power unit.
WARNING:
If the cutting tool moves
at idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine
down. Otherwise you cannot stop the cutting
tool by throttle off and it may cause serious
injury.
Adjusting the hanger position and
shoulder harness
WARNING:
Do not use the tool if you
cannot adjust the hanger position and
shoulder harness length within the range
as illustrated. Using the tool with improper
weight balance may bring the cutting tool
upward and result in personal injury.
When replacing an accessory with another, the
weight balance of the equipment may change. In
such case, adjust the hanger position and shoul-
der harness length as follows.
750 mm
750 mm
(29-1/2")
(29-1/2")
► 1. Hanger
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing
screw on the hanger and then move the hanger (A).
Adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness
length so that:
• the hanger positions 750 mm (29-1/2") or
higher from the ground,
• the cutting tool positions 100 mm (3-15/16")
to 300 mm (11-3/4") high from the ground
and,
• the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizon-
tally 750 mm (29-1/2") or further away from
the hanger.
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the
screw with a wrench or screwdriver (depending
on the power unit) securely.
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100-300 mm
(3-15/16"-11-3/4")
Using a nylon cutting head
During operation, use the tip of the nylon cutting
cord for cut. As the nylon cutting cord is worn
and shortened with the cutting operation, the
operator needs to feed it manually. To feed the
nylon cutting cord, tap the nylon cutting head on
the ground while it rotates around 6,000/min.
NOTE: If the nylon cutting cord does not
feed out, rewind it. Refer to the chapter

"MAINTENANCE."

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
taining the equipment, switch off the motor
and remove the spark plug cap or battery
cartridge. Otherwise the cutting tool or other
parts may move and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
taining the equipment, always put it down.
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an
upright position may result in serious injury.
WARNING:
precautions in the chapter "SAFETY
WARNINGS" and the instruction manual of
the power unit.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine,
thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks may result.
Overall inspection
• Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.
• Check for damaged parts and blades. Ask
our authorized service center to replace
them if necessary.
Resharpening the cutting tool
WARNING:
blades by yourself. Manual resharpening
unbalances a cutting blade and it can cause
vibrations and damage to the equipment.
Ask Makita authorized service center to
resharpen and rebalance blunt cutter blades.
11 ENGLISH
Before inspecting or main-
When inspecting or main-
Follow the warnings and
Do not resharpen cutting