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Detaching the shoulder harness
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the machine when detaching the shoul-
der harness.
The shoulder harness features a means of quick release.
Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle while holding the
tool to release the tool from the shoulder harness.
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Fig.26
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1.
Buckle
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.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the tool
Clean the tool by wiping off dust, dirt, or cut off grass with a dry
cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung out. If the cut off
grass is adhered to the motor housing, be sure to remove it.
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Fig.27
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1.
Motor housing
Storage
When storing the tool, raise the wire guard, shorten the
shaft, and then fold the loop handle.
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Fig.28
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1.
Wire guard
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2
Fig.29
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1.
Loop handle
2.
Shaft
