Makita UM140D Trimmer User Manual


 
Installing the safety guard (safety cover)
Install the safety guard on the motor hous-
ing as shown in the figure. Then secure the
safety guard with the screw.
Install the blades onto the pins.
Turn the cap and the blade retainer
clock-
wise until the pins fit into the holes in the
blade retainer with a
little
click.
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LScrewdriver
Safety guard
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Installing the loop handle
Install the loop handle on the shaft at the
desired position. Then secure the loop
handle with the screw.
Adjusting the grip position
The grip position can be adjusted approx.
100
mm
(3-15/16").
Loosen the clamp
screw and move the grip backward as de-
sired
for
easy
tool
operation. Then tighten
the clamp screw
to
secure the grip.
Loop
handle
a
Shaft
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Grip
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Screw
Installing
or
removing the blade
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the
tool
is switched
off
and the battery is disconnected form the
tool
before installing
or
removing the blade.
Align the notches in the cap and the blade retainer. Turn the cap and the blade retainer
together counterclockwise
to
release the blade retainer from the pins.
Align
notches
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Blade retainer
A
NOTE
:
A set
of
spare blades can be kept in the
storage area for them inside the grip.
,Tighten
Blade
Pin
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:Spare blades
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