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IMPORTANT, Changing the V-belt

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SERVICE IMPORTANT: Because many of the parts and assemblies not mentioned in this Operator's manual are vital to the safety of the unit, and because all parts are subject to a certain amount of wear and tear, it is important for your own safety that you have the unit checked and maintained regularly by a MAKITA service center. IMPORTANT: If the cutting wheel breaks during cutting, the Power Cut must be repaired by a MAKITA service center before being used again! Changing the V-belt Loosen bolts (1) and remove belt cover (2). 12 5 4 3 Move the V-belt pulley into the position shown. Insert the Allen key into the hole (3) to block the V-belt pulley (5). Note: Make sure that the V-belt pulley remains blocked. Use the combination tool to turn the nut (4) about one turn counter-clockwise. Use the combination tool to turn the eccentric (6) forcefully counter-clockwise to the position shown. Remove the old V-belt (7) or belt fragments. Clean out the interior with a brush. Insert a new V-belt. Use the combination tool to turn the eccentric (6) forcefully clockwise to its original position (V-belt is now tight). Tighten the nut (4). Remove Allen key from hole (3). Put the belt cover (2) on and tighten the bolts (1). 7 6 Note: The V-belt is highly elastic, so it is not necessary to retighten it. A worn V-belt causes the cutoff disc turns at the lowest idle speed. In this case, the V-belt must be replaced! 20

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IMPORTANT:
Because many of the parts and assemblies not mentioned
in this Operator’s manual are vital to the safety of the unit,
and because all parts are subject to a certain amount of
wear and tear, it is important for your own safety that
you have the unit checked and maintained regularly by a
MAKITA service center.
IMPORTANT:
If the cutting wheel breaks during cutting, the
Power Cut must be repaired by a MAKITA service
center before being used again!
SERVICE
Changing the V-belt
Loosen bolts (
1
) and remove belt cover (
2
).
Move the V-belt pulley into the position shown.
Insert the Allen key into the hole (
3
) to block the V-belt pulley
(
5
).
Note:
Make sure that the V-belt pulley remains blocked.
Use the combination tool to turn the nut (
4
) about one turn
counter-clockwise.
Use the combination tool to turn the eccentric (
6
) forcefully
counter-clockwise to the position shown.
Remove the old V-belt (
7
) or belt fragments.
Clean out the interior with a brush.
Insert a new V-belt.
Use the combination tool to turn the eccentric (
6
) forcefully
clockwise to its original position (V-belt is now tight).
Tighten the nut (
4
).
Remove Allen key from hole (
3
).
Put the belt cover (
2
) on and tighten the bolts (
1
).
Note:
The V-belt is highly elastic, so it is not necessary to
retighten it.
A worn V-belt causes the cutoff disc turns at the lowest idle
speed. In this case, the V-belt must be replaced!
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