Maintenance - Makita UX01G Instruction Manual

Attaching the shoulder harness
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.
CAUTION:
When you use the tool in combi-
nation of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, do not use the shoulder
harness included in the tool package, but use the
hanging band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness included in the
tool package and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the tool or backpack-type power supply is difficult in
case of an emergency, and it may cause an accident
or injury. For the recommended hanging band, ask
Makita Authorized Service Centers.
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached to the tool. Before operation, adjust the
shoulder harness according to the user size to
prevent fatigue.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the shoulder harness is properly attached to the
tool.
1. Clasp the hook on the shoulder harness to tool's
ring and hanger.
► Fig.19: 1. Ring 2. Hook 3. Hanger
2. Put on the shoulder harness on your left shoulder.
Adjust the shoulder harness to a comfortable working
position.
► Fig.20
The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release.
Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the
tool from the shoulder harness.
► Fig.21: 1. Buckle
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
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 illustrated to
keep it from being lost.
► Fig.22: 1. Handle 2. Hex wrench

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance 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. To avoid overheating of the tool, be sure to remove
the cut off grass or debris adhered to the vent of the
tool.
Battery guard
WARNING:
guard. Do not use the tool with the battery guard
removed or damaged. Direct impact to the battery
cartridge may cause battery malfunction and result
in injury and/or fire. If the battery guard is deformed
or damaged, contact your authorized service center
for repairs.
► Fig.23: 1. Battery guard
16 ENGLISH
Always be sure that the tool is
Do not remove the battery