Functional Description; Operation; Maintenance - Makita WA400MP Instruction Manual

1. Attach the blade cover to the weeding blade.
2. Remove the bolt by loosening the bolt with the wrench.
► Fig.16: 1. Bolt
3.
Remove the weeding blade while opening the
weeding blade outward slightly.
► Fig.17
Install the weeding blade referring to the instructions for
assembling the attachment.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Adjusting the cutting angle
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off before adjusting the cutting angle.
The angle of the weeding blade can be changed in
three levels. To change the angle, align the protrusion
on the weeding blade with the one of the protrusions on
the adjusting plates, and then install the weeding blade.
1. Loosen the bolt that fix the cutting blade with the
wrench.
2.
Align the protrusion on the weeding blade with the
one of the protrusions on the adjusting plates.
3. Retighten the bolt to fix the cutting blade.
► Fig.18: 1. Protrusion

OPERATION

WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
Operating the tool
WARNING:
Keep hands away from weeding
blade.
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.
WARNING:
Before weeding, clear away sticks
and stones from the weeding area.
NOTE: This tool is intended for removing weeds less
than 15 cm (5-7/8").
► Fig.19
CAUTION:
Avoid operating the tool in very
hot weather as much as practicable. When operat-
ing the tool, be careful of your physical condition.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally con-
tact a metal fence or other hard objects while weed-
ing. The weeding blade may break and cause an injury.
CAUTION:
Overreaching with the tool, partic-
ularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do
not work while standing on anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not use the tool in a way that causes
the motor to stop or to rotate extremely slowly.
Hold the tool with both hands by holding the front han-
dle and the rear grip of the power unit.
► Fig.20: 1. Front handle 2. Rear grip
Turn the tool on with the weeding blade off the ground. Place
the weeding blade on the ground, and pull the tool toward
you slowly to weed. It is easier to work when the weeding
blade is at an angle nearly perpendicular to the ground.
► Fig.21
► Fig.22

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may
start unintentionally and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when performing the
inspection or maintenance.
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 with a dry cloth or one
dipped in soapy water and wrung out.
Blade maintenance
After operation, remove the entangled grass or roots
from the blade.
NOTICE:
Do not wash the blade in water. Doing so
may cause rust or damage to the blade or attachment.
11 ENGLISH
Before inspecting or maintaining
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-