Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual page 15

WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the
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tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be
deflected toward you or anyone in the work
vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could
result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting
to perform inspection or maintenance on the
tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Supply of grease to gear case
010812
Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the gear
case through the grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine
Makita grease may be purchased from your Makita
dealer.)
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
battery cartridge is removed before attempting
to perform inspection or maintenance on the
tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
Make sure that the cover of the nylon cutting
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head is secured to the housing properly as
described below. Failure to properly secure the
cover may cause the nylon cutting head to fly apart
resulting in serious personal injury.
1. Grease hole
2. Gear case
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2
2
3
010772
Press inward on the housing latches and lift upward to
remove the cover. Discard any of the remaining nylon
cord.
80mm
2
010992
Hook the middle of the new nylon cord to the notch
located at the center of the spool between the 2 channels
provided for the nylon cord. One side of the cord should
be about 80mm longer than the other side.
Wind both ends firmly around the spool in the direction
marked on the head for left hand direction indicated by
LH.
1
010993
Wind all but about 100 mm of the cords, leaving the ends
temporarily hooked through a notch on the side of the
spool.
1
010994
Mount the spool in the housing so that the grooves and
protrusions on the spool match up with those in the
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1. Cover
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2. Latches
3. Press
3
1. Spool
2. For left hand
rotation
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1. Notches
100mm
1. Eyelets