Makita RU03 Instruction Manual page 11

Installing plastic blade head
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade accidentally
impacts a rock or hard object during operation, stop
the tool and inspect for any damage. If the plastic blade
is damaged, replace it immediately. Use of a damaged
cutting tool could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
after installation.
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
plastic blade head, be careful not to contact the
nylon cord cutter on the protector. Contact with the
cutter may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade head is worn
out, replace it with a new one. If it is worn out, the
plastic blade may be thrown away from the plastic
blade head during operation and cause an injury.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic blade.
1. Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the motor
housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is locked.
► 1. Hex wrench 2. Hole 3. Spindle
3. Place the plastic blade head onto the spindle and
tighten it by turning it clockwise.
► 1. Plastic blade head
4.
Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the plastic blade, turn it counterclockwise
while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.
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Attaching the shoulder harness
► 1. Hook
Attach the hooks of the shoulder harness to the tool as
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
shoulder harness to the tool securely. If the hooks
are attached incompletely, they may come off and
cause injury.
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
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► 1. Hex wrench
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Be sure to attach the hooks of the
Be careful not to leave the hex
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