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Additional safety instructions

1. 

To avoid accident, leave more than 15m (50 
ft) distance between operators when two or 
more operators work in one area. Also, arrange 
a person to observe the distance between 
operators. If someone or an animal enter the 
working area, immediately stop the operation.

2. 

Only use the cutting tools that are marked with a speed 
equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.

3. 

Be sure to remove the cover on the cutting 
blade before operation.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

EM403MP, EM404MP

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Fig.3:

    

1.

 Cap 

2.

 Pipe 

3.

 Protector (universal type) 

4.

 Protector extension 

5.

 Cutter

EM405MP, EM406MP

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Fig.4:

    

1.

 Cap 

2.

 Pipe 

3.

 Protector (narrow type) 

4.

 Cutter

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 cutting blade, 

wear protective gloves.

 During the assembly or 

adjustment, your fingers may contact with the cutting 

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.

Correct combination of the cutting tool and the protector

CAUTION:

 

Always use the correct combination of cutting tool and protector.

 The wrong protector may 

not protect you from flying debris and stones. It can also affect the balance of the tool and result in serious per

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sonal injury.

Model

Cutting tool

Protector

EM403MP 
EM404MP

Metal blade 

(with nut, cup, and clamp washer)

Protector (universal type)

Nylon cutting head / Plastic blade

Protector (universal type) with protector extension

EM405MP 
EM406MP

Nylon cutting head / Plastic blade

Protector (narrow type)

Installing the protector (cutting tool 
guard)

WARNING:

 

Do not use a cutting tool without 

an appropriate protector at any time.

WARNING:

 

Always use the cutting tool 

with the correct combination of the protector.

 

Otherwise contact with a cutting tool may cause 

serious injury.

NOTICE:

 

Periodically tighten the bolts on the 

protector. Tighten the right and left bolts evenly 
so that the gap between the clamp and the protec-
tor is constant.

Fix the protector to the clamp with bolts.

Protector (universal type)

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Fig.5:

    

1.

 Clamp 

2.

 Protector

Protector (narrow type)

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Fig.6:

    

1.

 Clamp 

2.

 Protector 

3.

 Cutter

Summary of Contents for EM404MP

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Page 2: ...Fig 1 12 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 Fig 2 1 4 5 2 3 Fig 3 1 4 2 3 Fig 4 1 2 Fig 5 2 3 1 Fig 6 1 3 2 4 2 5 6 Fig 7 2 ...

Page 3: ...1 7 2 3 4 5 6 Fig 8 1 2 3 Fig 9 Fig 10 1 4 2 3 5 Fig 11 1 4 2 3 5 Fig 12 1 Fig 13 1 2 3 Fig 14 1 Fig 15 3 ...

Page 4: ...Fig 12 3 1 2 Fig 16 1 750 mm 750 mm 100 300 mm Fig 17 1 Fig 18 Fig 19 4 ...

Page 5: ...3 m 80 mm 100 mm 䍺2 7 mm 䍺2 4 mm Fig 20 5 ...

Page 6: ...3 m 80 mm 100 mm 䍺2 7 mm 䍺2 4 mm Fig 21 6 ...

Page 7: ...3 m 80 mm 100 mm 䍺2 7 mm 䍺2 4 mm Fig 22 7 ...

Page 8: ...3 m 80 mm 100 mm 䍺2 7 mm 䍺2 4 mm Fig 23 8 ...

Page 9: ...4 5 m 100 mm 2 4 mm 2 4 mm Fig 24 9 ...

Page 10: ...Fig 25 Fig 26 10 ...

Page 11: ...s The following symbols are used on the attachment and this instruction manual Understand these definitions Take Particular care and attention Read instruction manual Wear protective helmet eye and ear protection Protective gloves must be worn Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles Steeltoed safety boots are recommended 15m 50FT Keep bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away Flying object hazard Kickback ...

Page 12: ...ed Always hand over the instruction manual 3 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the machine Do not use the machine while you are tired ill or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while oper ating the machine may result in serious personal injury 4 Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a ...

Page 13: ...tting tool may result in serious injury 5 Stop the motor immediately if you notice any trouble Transportation 1 Stop the motor during transport Otherwise unintentional start up may cause injury 2 When transporting the machine always attach the cover to the cutting blade Contact with bare blades results in injury 3 Ensure safe position of the machine during car transportation to avoid fuel leakage ...

Page 14: ...lock 2 Swing the tool evenly in half circle from right to left like using a scythe This allows the proper segment of blade to contact plants to be cut 3 Never apply the segment between 12 and 2 o clock 4 Never apply the segment between 11 and 12 o clock and between 2 and 5 o clock unless the operator is well trained and experienced and does it at his her own risk Fig 2 5 Never use cutting blades c...

Page 15: ... 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 Correct combination of the cutting tool and the protector CAUTION Always use the correct combination of cutting tool and protector The wrong protector may not protect you from flying debris and stone...

Page 16: ...er CAUTION The metal blade must be well polished free of cracks or breakage If the metal blade hits against a stone during operation stop the motor and check the blade immediately CAUTION Polish or replace the metal blade every three hours of operation CAUTION Always use the supplied wrench es to remove or to install the blade Applicable blade Metal blade 2 tooth Metal blade 3 tooth Metal blade 4 ...

Page 17: ...y throttle off and it may cause serious injury Adjusting the hanger position and shoulder harness 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 th...

Page 18: ...rease may be purchased from your local Makita dealer Replacing the nylon cord WARNING For the bump and feed type nylon cutting head make sure that the cover of the nylon cutting 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 The way to replace the nylon cord varies de...

Page 19: ...ease Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit Cutting tool does not rotate Stop the motor immediately Loose attachment of the cutting tool Tighten securely Cutting tool caught a twig Remove foreign matter Abnormal drive system Contact an authorized service center for repairs Main unit vibrates abnormally Stop the motor immediately Broken bent or worn cutting tool Replace the cutting tool ...

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