Makita DC18RC - Maintenance; Replacing the Nylon Cord

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance on the tool.Failuretoswitcho󰀨andremove
the battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injuryfromaccidentalstart-up.
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.
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING: Use only the nylon cord with
diameter specied in this instruction manual.
Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the
like. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool
andresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING: Always remove the nylon cutting
head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord.
WARNING: Make sure that the cover of the
nylon cutting head is secured to the housing
properly as described in this instruction manual.
Failure to properly secure the cover may cause the
nyloncuttingheadtoyapartresultinginserious
personalinjury.
Replace the nylon cord if it is not fed any more. The
method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on
the type of the nylon cutting head.