Parts Description; Assembly - Makita EM408MP Original Instruction Manual

Maintenance
Have your machine serviced by our authorized
1.
service center using only identical replace-
ment parts. Use only identical spare parts and
accessories supplied by MAKITA. Incorrect
repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life
of the machine and increase the risk of accidents.
2. Never alter or remove any components of the
machine. It may cause fire and/or serious injury.
3. After use, clean the machine and check all
screws and nuts for tightness.
Check the condition of the cutting tool, cutting
4.
tool guard and shoulder harness. The cutting
blade must be sharp. Never straighten or weld
damaged cutting tools.
Storage
1. Before storing the machine, perform full clean-
ing and maintenance. Remove the battery
cartridge. Empty the fuel tank. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
2. Store the machine in a dry and high or locked
location out of reach of children.
3. Do not prop the machine against something,
such as a wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly
and cause an injury.
Other instructions
1. Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnec-
essary throttle operation for less pollution
and noise emissions. Adjust the carburetor
correctly.
2. Do not operate the engine with faulty exhaust
muffler.
First Aid
1. In case of accident make sure that a first-aid
box is available in the vicinity of the cutting
operations. Immediately replace any item
taken from the first aid box.
When asking for help, give the following
2.
information:
— Place of accident
— What happened
Number of injured persons
—
— Kind of injuries
— Your name
Additional safety instructions
1. To avoid accident, leave more than 15m (50 ft)
distance between operators when two or more
operators work in one area. Also, arrange a
person to observe the distance between oper-
ators. If someone or an animal enter the work-
ing area, immediately stop the operation.
Only use the cutting tools that are marked with
2.
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
3. Be sure to remove the cover on the cutting
blade before operation.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

EM408MP
► Fig.3: 1. Cap 2. Pipe 3. Protector (universal type)
4. Protector extension 5. Cutter
EM409MP
► Fig.4: 1. Cap 2. Pipe 3. Protector (narrow type)
4. Cutter

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
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:
wear protective gloves. During the assembly or
adjustment, your fingers may contact with the cutting
blade and it may cause serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
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Before assembling or adjusting
Before handling cutting blade,
When assembling or adjusting
Follow the warnings and precau-