Makita EM408MP Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 13

Installing the metal blade
For EM408MP
CAUTION:
When handling the metal blade,
always wear gloves and put the blade cover on the blade.
CAUTION:
The outside diameter of the metal
blade must be 230 mm (9"). Never use any blades
larger than 230 mm (9") in outside diameter.
CAUTION:
The metal blade must be well
polished, free of cracks or breakage. If the metal
blade hits against a stone during operation, stop
the motor and check the blade immediately.
CAUTION:
Polish or replace the metal blade
every three hours of operation.
CAUTION:
Always use the supplied
wrench(es) to remove or to install the blade.
Applicable blade
Metal blade (2-tooth)
Metal blade (3-tooth)
Metal blade (4-tooth)
Metal blade (8-tooth)
1. Make sure that the receive washer is attached to the shaft.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear case to
lock the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the hex wrench is fully inserted.
3. Mount the metal blade onto the receive washer.
4. Install the clamp washer and cup, and then tighten
the nut securely.
Tightening torque: 16 - 23 N • m
5. Remove the hex wrench.
► Fig.8: 1. Nut 2. Cup 3. Clamp washer 4. Metal blade
5. Receive washer 6. Shaft 7. Hex wrench
► Fig.9: 1. Socket wrench 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten
Make sure that the arrows on the blade and protector
indicate the same way.
► Fig.10: 1. Arrow
To remove the metal blade, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
NOTE: The resin part on the blade fastening nut
wears out in course of time. Replace the nut if there
appears any wear or deformation.
Installing the nylon cutting head
CAUTION:
against a stone during operation, stop the motor
and check the nylon cutting head immediately.
► Fig.11: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Receive washer
3. Shaft 4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
1. Make sure that the receive washer is attached to
the shaft.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case.
3. Screw the nylon cutting head onto the shaft.
4. After installing nylon cutting head, remove the hex
wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it clockwise
while holding the receive washer with the hex wrench.
Installing plastic blade
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
impacts a rock or hard object during operation,
stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the
plastic blade is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool could result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
wrench after installation.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
blade.
► Fig.12: 1. Plastic blade 2. Receive washer 3. Shaft
4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
1. Make sure that the receive washer is attached to
the shaft.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the gear
case and rotate the spindle until the spindle is locked.
3. Place the plastic blade onto the threaded spindle
directly and tighten.
4. Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the plastic blade, turn it clockwise while hold-
ing the receive washer with the hex wrench.
Mounting the attachment pipe
CAUTION:
ment pipe is secured after installation. Improper
installation may cause the attachment falling off from
the power unit and cause personal injury.
Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.
1. Turn the lever of the power unit toward the attach-
ment side.
► Fig.13: 1. Lever
2. Remove the cap of the attachment. Align the pin
with the arrow mark and insert the attachment pipe until
the release button pops up.
► Fig.14: 1. Release button 2. Arrow mark 3. Pin
13 ENGLISH
If the nylon cutting head hits
If the plastic blade accidentally
Be sure to remove the hex
Always check that the attach-