Installing The Cutting Tool; Installing The Metal Blade; Installing The Nylon Cutting Head - Makita EM404MP Original Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure yourself
with the cutter mounted on the protector.
NOTE: The cutter on the protector keeps the nylon
cord best length for cutting.
For EM403MP and EM404MP
To install the protector extension, insert the protector
extension to the protector and then snap the clips on.
Make sure that the tabs on the protector extension fit
into the slots on the protector.
► Fig.7: 1. Protector (universal type) 2. Clip
3. Protector extension 4. Cutter (inside)
5. Slot 6. Tab
To remove the protector extension from the protector,
unclasp the clips and pull the protector extension out.
CAUTION:
Make sure to push in the protec-
tor extension until it is fully inserted. Otherwise
the protector extension may fall and result in personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure your-
self with the cutter mounted on the protector
extension.
NOTE: The cutter on the protector extension keeps
the nylon cord best length for cutting.

Installing the cutting tool

CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine MAKITA
cutting tools.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTE: When installing the cutting tool, turn the tool
upside down for ease of the procedure.

Installing the metal blade

For EM403MP and EM404MP
CAUTION:
When handling the metal blade,
always wear gloves and put the blade cover on
the blade.
CAUTION:
The outside diameter of the metal
blade must be 230 mm (9"). Never use any blades
larger than 230 mm (9") in outside diameter.
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
1. Insert the receive washer into the shaft.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case to lock the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
3.
Mount the metal blade onto the receive washer.
4. Install the clamp washer and cup, and then tighten
the nut securely.
Tightening torque: 16 - 23 N•m
5. Remove the hex wrench.
► Fig.8: 1. Nut 2. Cup 3. Clamp washer 4. Metal blade
5. Receive washer 6. Shaft 7. Hex wrench
► Fig.9: 1. Socket wrench 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten
Make sure that the arrows on the blade and protector
indicate the same way.
► Fig.10
To remove the metal blade, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
NOTE: The resin part on the blade fastening nut
wears out in course of time. Replace the nut if there
appears any wear or deformation.

Installing the nylon cutting head

CAUTION:
against a stone during operation, stop the motor
and check the nylon cutting head immediately.
1. Put the receive washer on the shaft.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
case.
3. Screw the nylon cutting head onto the shaft.
4.
After installing nylon cutting head, remove the hex
wrench.
► Fig.11: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Receive washer
3. Shaft 4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
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Metal blade (2-tooth)
Metal blade (3-tooth)
Metal blade (4-tooth)
Metal blade (8-tooth)
If the nylon cutting head hits