Parts Description; Basic Operation - Makita KR401MP Original Instruction Manual

WARNING:
Use of this product can create
dust containing chemicals which may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of
these chemicals are compounds found in pes-
ticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

► Fig.2: 1. Cap 2. Pipe 3. Protector 4. Gear case
5. Rotor blade 6. Lock pin 7. Clip 8. Hub
9. Hexalobular wrench
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting
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:
Before handling the rotor
blades, wear protective gloves. During the assem-
bly or adjustment, your fingers may contact with the
rotor blade and it may cause serious injury.
WARNING:
When assembling or adjusting
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 precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
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 toward the attachment.
► Fig.3: 1. Lever
2. Align the pin with the arrow mark. Insert the
attachment pipe until the release button pops up. Make
sure that the position line is on the tip of the arrow mark.
► Fig.4: 1. Release button 2. Arrow mark 3. Pin
4. Position line
3. Turn the lever toward the power unit.
► Fig.5: 1. Lever
Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the
pipe.
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the lever without the
attachment pipe inserted. Otherwise the lever may
tighten the entrance of the drive shaft too much and
damage it.
To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach-
ment and pull the pipe out while pressing down the
release button.
► Fig.6: 1. Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe
OPERATION
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
WARNING:
shoulder harness to your comfortable position
before operating.
Tilling the soil
CAUTION:
and/or long objects such as stones, cans, and
ropes from the working area. They may damage the
rotor blade or hinder the rotation of the rotor blade.
CAUTION:
the cultivator faster than walking speed.
CAUTION:
cultivator or pulling it, keep a safe distance
between your feet and the rotor blades.
The rotor blade rotates in the direction as illustrated.
Choose the appropriate way of cultivating depending on
the size of the work area, terrain, and ground condition.
► Fig.7

Basic operation

Press the rotor blades into the soil and then accel-
erate the motor. Move them forward and backward
alternatively.
Breaking up the soil
Hold the cultivator firmly and till to the desired depth.
Mixing soil improver
Spread soil improver, such as compost, leaves, fertiliz-
ers or the like evenly. Apply the rotor blades and mix the
soil improver into soil.
Furrowing
Slowly drag the rotor blades backward. If it is difficult
to make a desired depth in one go, trace the tilled line
again.
NOTICE:
The roots of the plants may be dam-
aged by tilling. Be careful of the tilling depth if
there are plants are nearby.
8 ENGLISH
Follow the warnings and precau-
Adjust the hanger position and
Before operation, remove hard
When tilling the soil, do not move
When walking with the running