Cutter Blade; Nylon Cutting Head - Makita DUR368A Instruction Manual

Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Always use the supplied
wrench(es) to remove or to install the cutting tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
inserted into the tool head after installing the
cutting tool.
NOTE: The type of the cutting tool(s) supplied as the
standard accessory varies depending on the coun-
tires. The cutting tool is not included in some specifi-
cations of the model.
NOTE: Turn the tool upside down so that you can
replace the cutting tool easily.

Cutter blade

CAUTION:
When handling the cutter blade,
always wear gloves and put the blade cover on
the blade.
CAUTION:
The cutter blade must be well pol-
ished, and free of cracks or breakage. If the cutter
blade hits a stone during operation, stop the tool and
check the blade immediately.
CAUTION:
The cutter blade-fastening nut
(with spring washer) wears out in course of time.
If there appears any wear or deformation on the
spring washer, replace the nut. Ask your local
authorized service center to order it.
CAUTION:
The outside diameter of the cutter
blade must be as follows. Never use any cutter
blade with larger outside diameter.
— 3-tooth blade : 230 mm
— 4-tooth blade : 230 mm
— 8-tooth blade : 230 mm
1. Put the blade cover on the cutter blade.
3-tooth blade
► Fig.21
4-tooth blade
► Fig.22
8-tooth blade
► Fig.23
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the tool
head to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
► Fig.24: 1. Nut 2. Cup 3. Clamp washer 4. Cutter
blade 5. Spindle 6. Receive washer 7. Hex
wrench
3. Mount the cutter blade onto the receive washer so
that the arrows on the blade and protector are pointing
in the same direction.
► Fig.25: 1. Arrow
4. Put the clamp washer and cup onto the cutter
blade and then tighten the nut securely by the box
wrench.
► Fig.26: 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Box wrench 4. Cup
5. Hex wrench
NOTE: Tightening torque : 16 - 23 N•m
5. Remove the hex wrench from the tool head.
To remove the cutter blade, follow the installation proce-
dures in reverse.

Nylon cutting head

NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
► Fig.27: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Receive washer
3. Spindle 4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
6. Loosen
1. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the tool
head to lock the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
2.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and
tighten it securely by hand.
3. Remove the hex wrench from the tool head.
To remove the nylon cutting head, follow the installation
procedures in reverse.
Plastic blade
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
blade.
► Fig.28: 1. Plastic blade 2. Receive washer
3. Spindle 4. Hex wrench 5. Tighten
6. Loosen
1. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the tool
head to lock the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the hex
wrench is fully inserted.
2. Place the plastic blade onto the spindle and
tighten it securely by hand.
3.
Remove the hex wrench from the tool head.
To remove the plastic blade, follow the installation pro-
cedures in reverse.
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