Makita EN4950H Instructions D'emploi D'origine page 10

CONNECTING THE TRIMMER UNIT TO THE POLE
WARNING:
• Make sure that the engine is turned off, and remove the spark plug cap before
assembling the pole hedge trimmer.
• Wear protective gloves!
• Secure cutting blades with the blade cover provided when connecting the trimmer
unit to the pole.
1. Remove the cap from the shaft.
2. Loosen the M5 x 16 screw and M5 x 25 bolt.
3. Insert shaft into the cover.
NOTE: Make sure that the shaft is completely inserted into the cover
(approx. 237 mm/ 9-3/8").
If you are having trouble inserting the shaft, manually rotate the drive axle a
little and try again.
4. Make sure that the shaft is properly inserted and then tighten the M5 x 16 screw
and the M5 x 25 bolt.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
- Fix the loop handle on the shaft as shown.
- To keep a proper distance between the grips, set the loop handle ahead of the
arrows.
USING THE SHOULDER STRAP (Optional accessory)
How to wear the shoulder strap
- Wear the shoulder strap over the left shoulder.
- Keep the pole hedge trimmer unit on the right hand side of the body.
- Attach the strap to the hanger provided on the pole hedge trimmer and adjust the
length of the strap to attain a comfortable working position.
Detachment
- In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach the
machine from you.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow
the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in
serious bodily injury or DEATH.
Drive axle
Hanger
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M5 x 25 bolt
Cover
Shaft
M5 x 16 screw
Cap
to engine
Arrow mark
Shoulder strap
Wear over left
shoulder
(1)