Makita DUR368A Instruction Manual page 23

CAUTION:
Do not remove or shrink the
spacer. Doing so lose the balance of the tool and
may cause personal injury.
Attaching the barrier
For the loop handle model only (country specific)
If the barrier is included in your model, attach it to the
handle using the screw on the barrier.
► Fig.16: 1. Barrier 2. Screw
CAUTION:
After assembling the barrier, do
not remove it. The barrier works as a safety part
to prevent you from contacting the cutting blade
accidentally.
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as illustrated to
keep it from being lost.
► Fig.17: 1. Hex wrench
For the loop handle model, the hex wrench can also be
stored on the handle as illustrated.
► Fig.18: 1. Hex wrench
Correct combination of the cutting
tool and the protector
CAUTION:
Always use the correct combi-
nation of cutting tool and the protector. A wrong
combination may not protect you from the cutting tool,
flying debris, and stones. It can also affect the bal-
ance of the tool and result in an injury.
Cutting tool
Cutter blade
(3-tooth, 4-tooth, and 8-tooth
blades)
Nylon cutting head
Plastic blade
For cutter blade
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.19: 1. Clamp 2. Protector
For nylon cutting head / plastic blade
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.20: 1. Clamp 2. Protector 3. Cutter
Cutter blade
Protector
► Fig.21: 1. Nut 2. Clamp washer 3. Cutter blade
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Installing the protector
WARNING:
Never use the tool without the
guard illustrated in place. Failure to do so can
cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: The type of the protector supplied as the stan-
dard accessory varies depending on the countries.
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure yourself on
the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Always use the supplied
wrench(es) to remove or to install the cutting tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
inserted into the tool head after installing the
cutting tool.
NOTE: The type of the cutting tool(s) supplied as the
standard accessory varies depending on the coun-
tires. The cutting tool is not included in some specifi-
cations of the model.
NOTE: Turn the tool upside down so that you can
replace the cutting tool easily.
CAUTION:
When handling the cutter blade,
always wear gloves and put the blade cover on
the blade.
CAUTION:
The cutter blade must be well pol-
ished, and free of cracks or breakage. If the cutter
blade hits a stone during operation, stop the tool and
check the blade immediately.
CAUTION:
The cutter blade-fastening nut
(with spring washer) wears out in course of time.
If there appears any wear or deformation on the
spring washer, replace the nut. Ask your local
authorized service center to order it.
CAUTION:
The outside diameter of the cutter
blade must be as follows. Never use any cutter
blade with larger outside diameter.
— 3-tooth blade : 230 mm
— 4-tooth blade : 230 mm
— 8-tooth blade : 230 mm
4. Receive washer 5. Spindle 6. Hex wrench