Mounting Of Handle; Mounting Of Protector - Makita BCM2310 Instruction Manual

MOUNTING OF HANDLE

CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer, always stop the engine and pull the spark plug connec-
tor off the spark plug.
Always wear protective gloves.
CAUTION:
Start the engine of Brush Cutter/String Trimmer after making sure that it is assembled completely.
For machines with U Handle models
- Place the handle-fixing metal so that the handle with the control lever will be positioned on the right (the right-hand
grip side) as viewed from the engine side, and the other handle on the left side.
- Fit the groove of the handle-fixing material to the handle end. Fix the attached metal by hexagon socket bolts sup-
plied.
- Adjust the position of handle for easy and comfortable operation, and then tighten securely the four (4) hexagon
socket bolts uniformly on the right and left with the wrench provided.
For machines with Loop Handle
- Fix a barrier to the left side of the machine together with the handle of operator's protection.
- Do not adjust position of the loop handle too close to the control grip.
- The handle must be kept in position more than 250 mm from the hanger.

MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR

To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/protector combinations as described in the table must be
used.
Use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or nylon cutting head.
The cutter blade must be well sharpened, free of cracks or breakage. If the cutter blade hits against a stone during
operation, stop the engine and check the blade immediately.
Star Blade
20
Sharpen or replace the cutter blade every three (3) hours of operation.
If the nylon cutting head hits against a stone during operation, stop the engine and check the nylon cutting head immediately.
CAUTION:
The appropriate blade guard must always be installed for your own safety and complying with accident-prevention regulations.
Operation without the safety guard is not permitted.
Eddy Blade Protector for metal blades
Nylon cutting head
8
STOP
BCM2600
BCM3300
to Engine
BCM2310/CA
BCM2610/CA
BCM3310/CA
Protector for cord cutter