Dolmar MS290.4U Original Instruction Manual page 11

Protector (cutting tool guard)
WARNING:
Never use a metal blade or nylon
cutting head without the protector.
CAUTION:
Periodically tighten the bolts
on the protector. Tighten the right and left bolts
evenly so that the gap between the clamp and the
protector is constant. The vibration during use and/
or uneven tightening of the bolts may cause the pro-
tector drop off from the tool.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
Protector (universal type)
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► 1 . Clamp 2. Protector
Protector (narrow type)
► 1 . Clamp 2. Protector 3. Cutter
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure yourself
with the cutter mounted on the protector.
NOTE: The cutter on the protector maintains the
nylon cord at the best length for cutting.
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For MS290.4U and MS290.4L
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.
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► 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:
Be sure to push the protector
extension until it is fully inserted. Otherwise the
protector extension may fall off and this could result in
a 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 main-
tains the nylon cord at the best length for cutting.
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine Dolmar/
Makita metal blades or nylon cutting heads.
NOTE: When installing the cutting tool, turn the tool
upside down for ease of access.
Installing the metal blade
For MS290.4U and MS290.4L
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 255 mm (10"). Never use any blades
larger than 255 mm (10") in outside diameter.
CAUTION:
The metal blade must be well
polished, and free of cracks or breakage. If the
metal blade hits a stone during operation, stop
the engine 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.
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