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nylon cutting head could result in serious personal
injury.
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool (BBC231U,
BC231UD)
Correct posture
WARNING:
•
Always position the tool on your right-hand side so
that the shaft of the left handle is always in front of
your body.
Correct positioning of the tool allows for
maximum control and will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury caused by kickback.
As shown in the figure fit the shoulder harness and hang
the tool firmly on your right side so that the shaft of the left
handle is always ahead of you.
(Fig. 27)
Attachment of shoulder harness
(Fig. 28)
Wear the shoulder harness on your back and buckle it up
until a click is heard. Make sure that it cannot be taken off
with pulling it off. Hang the tool as shown.
Detachment
(Fig. 29)
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
WARNING:
•
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool
at this time. Do not allow the tool to be deflected
toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
Adjustment of the hanger position and shoulder
harness
When replacing an accessory with another, the weight
balance of the tool may change. In such case, adjust the
hanger position and shoulder harness length as follows.
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing screw on
the hanger with the supplied wrench and then move the
hanger and the cushion. The cushion can be moved
easily by twisting it.
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 farther away from the hanger.
(Fig. 30)
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw with
the wrench securely.
Correct handling of tool (BBC300L,
BC300LD)
Correct posture
WARNING:
•
Always position the tool on your right-hand side so
that the barrier is always in front of your body.
Correct positioning of the tool allows for maximum
control and will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury caused by kickback.
As shown in the figure, put the shoulder harness on your
left shoulder by putting your head and right arm through it
and keep the tool on your right side while always keeping
the barrier in front of your body.
(Fig. 31)
Attachment of shoulder harness
(Fig. 32)
After putting the shoulder harness on it can be attached to
the tool by connecting the buckles provided on both the
tool hook and the harness. Be sure that the buckles click
and lock completely in place.
Detachment
(Fig. 33)
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
WARNING:
•
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the 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.
Adjustment of the hanger position and shoulder
harness
When replacing an accessory with another, the weight
balance of the tool may change. In such case, adjust the
hanger position and shoulder harness length as follows.
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing screw on
the hanger with the supplied wrench 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 up to 300 mm high from the
ground and
- the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750 mm or farther away from the hanger.
(Fig. 34)
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw with
the wrench securely.
MAINTENANCE
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.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Supply of grease to gear case (Fig. 35)
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.
