Makita UR100D Instruction Manual page 14

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:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the front grip
Attach the front grip to the front grip holder and secure
it with a hex bolt and the thumb nut as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.15: 1. Front grip 2. Thumb nut 3. Hex bolt
The front grip angle is adjustable. To adjust the front
grip angle, loosen the thumb nut, set the front grip at an
proper angle according to your work and then tighten
the thumb nut clockwise firmly.
Installing the wire guard
NOTICE:
Do not expand the wire guard outward
too much. Otherwise it may break.
► Fig.16
To reduce the risk of damaging the objects in front of the
cutting head, attach the wire guard to the protector so
that it controls the cutting range.
Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert
it into the holes of the protector.
For nylon cutting head:
Attach the wire guard to the holes on the front side of
the protector. The nylon cord mark on the protector
indicates the hole to be used.
► Fig.17: 1. Hole
For plastic blade head:
Attach the wire guard to the holes on the rear side of the
protector. The blade mark on the protector indicates the
hole to be used.
► Fig.18: 1. Hole
When wire guard is not in use, lift it for the idle position.
► Fig.19: 1. Wire guard
Installing the protector
CAUTION:
While installing the protector, be
careful not to contact the nylon cord cutter on
the protector. Contact with the cutter could result in
personal injury.
► Fig.20: 1. Screw 2. Protector
Mount the protector by fitting it on to the motor housing,
and then secure it with two screws.
Installing nylon cutting head
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the nylon cutting head acciden-
tally impacts a rock or hard object during oper-
ation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage.
If the nylon cutting head is damaged, replace it
immediately. Use of a damaged cutting tool could
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
after installation.
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
nylon cutting head, be careful not to contact the
nylon cord cutter on the protector. Contact with the
cutter may result in personal injury.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
1. Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
2.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is
locked.
► Fig.21: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hole 3. Spindle
3. Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
tighten it by turning it clockwise.
► Fig.22: 1. Nylon cutting head
4.
Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it counterclock-
wise while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.
Installing plastic blade head
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade accidentally
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:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
after installation.
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
plastic blade head, be careful not to contact the
nylon cord cutter on the protector. Contact with the
cutter may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade head is worn
out, replace it with a new one. If it is worn out, the
plastic blade may be thrown away from the plastic
blade head during operation and cause an injury.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
blade.
1.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is
locked.
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