Operation; Maintenance - Makita EM408MP Original Instruction Manual

Mounting the attachment pipe
CAUTION:
Always check that the attach-
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
3.
Turn the lever toward the power unit side.
► Fig.15: 1. Lever
Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the
pipe.
To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach-
ment side and pull the pipe out while pressing down the
release button.
► Fig.16: 1. Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe

OPERATION

WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
WARNING:
If the cutting tool moves at
idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine down.
Otherwise you cannot stop the cutting tool by throttle
off and it may cause serious injury.
Adjusting the hanger position and
shoulder harness
For DUX60 Cordless multi function power head,
EX2650LH Multi function power head
WARNING:
Do not use the tool if you cannot
adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness
length within the range as illustrated. Using the
tool with improper weight balance may bring the
cutting tool upward and result in personal injury.
When replacing an accessory with another, the weight
balance of the equipment may change. In such case,
adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness length
as follows.
► Fig.17: 1. Hanger
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing screw
on the hanger and then move the hanger.
Adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness length
so that:
• the hanger positions 750 mm or higher from the
ground,
• the cutting tool positions 100 mm to 300 mm high
from the ground and,
• the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750 mm or further away from the hanger.
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw
with a wrench or screwdriver (depending on the power
unit) securely.
Adjusting the shoulder harness
For DUX18/UX01G Cordless multi function power
head
WARNING:
adjust the shoulder harness length within the
range as illustrated. Using the tool with improper
weight balance may bring the cutting tool upward and
result in personal injury.
When replacing an accessory with another, the weight
balance of the equipment may change. In such case,
adjust the shoulder harness length as follows.
► Fig.18: 1. Hanger
Adjust the shoulder harness length so that:
• the hanger positions 750 mm or higher from the
ground,
• the cutting tool positions 100 mm to 300 mm high
from the ground and,
• the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750 mm 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:
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:
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.
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.
14 ENGLISH
Do not use the tool if you cannot
Before inspecting or maintaining
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-