Maintenance - Makita EM408MP Original Instruction Manual

Adjust the 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.
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
against the ground while rotating.
NOTE: If the nylon cutting cord does not
feed out, rewind it. Refer to the chapter

"MAINTENANCE."

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before inspecting or main-
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:
When inspecting or main-
taining the equipment, always put it down.
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an
upright position may result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and
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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment
should be performed by Makita Authorized or
Factory Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
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.
Lubricating moving parts
NOTICE:
Follow the instruction of the fre-
quency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwise
insufficient lubrication may damage moving parts.
Gear case:
CAUTION:
gear case is hot. Hot gear case can cause burn injury.
Apply grease (Shell Alvania 1 or 2, or equivalent)
to the gear case through the grease hole approx-
imately every 30 working hours.
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► 1. Grease hole
Drive axle:
Apply grease (Shell Alvania 1 or 2, or equivalent) to
the drive axle approximately every 30 working hours.
NOTE: Genuine Makita grease may be pur-
chased from your local Makita dealer.
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Do not resharpen cutting
Do not apply grease when the