Makita KR401MP Original Instruction Manual

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9 ENGLISHNOTE: The debris of plants such as roots may tanglein the rotor blades. In this case, stop the motor andremove the rotor blade from the gear case and thenwash off the debris.MAINTENANCEWARNING: Before inspecting or maintainingthe equipment, switch off the motor and removethe spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwisethe cutting tool or other parts may move and result inserious injury.WARNING: When inspecting or maintainingthe equipment, always put it down. Assembling oradjusting the equipment in an upright position mayresult in serious injury.WARNING: Follow the warnings and precau-tions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” andthe instruction manual of the power unit.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.Cleaning the cultivatorThe cultivator can be washed with water. Use a nylonbrush or the similar to wash off dirt.For ease of cleaning, you can remove the rotor bladefrom the gear case. Refer to "Removing the rotorblades" in "Replacing the rotor blades" section for howto remove.► Fig.8: 1. Power unit 2. Pipe end 3. Gear caseNOTICE: Do not pour water over the power unitand pipe end and inside the gear case. When therotor blade is removed, be careful not to let for-eign objects come into the gear case. It may causea malfunction of the cultivator.Overall inspection• Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.• Check for damaged parts and blades. Ask ourauthorized service center to replace them ifnecessary.Inspecting the rotor blades andprotectorCheck and clean the rotor blades and protector daily. Ifthey are worn, bent and cracked, replace them.Replacing the rotor bladesOptional accessoryCAUTION: Be sure to use the genuine rotorblade from Makita.Removing the rotor blades► Fig.9: 1. Clip 2. Lock pin1. Remove the clip on the lock pin using pliers.2. Remove the lock pin.3. Remove the rotor blade.4. Remove the rotor blade on the other side in thesame way as above.Installing the rotor blades► Fig.10: 1. Clip 2. Lock pin 3. Hub of the rotor blade4. Arrow mark1. Put the hub of the rotor blade onto the gear case.Be sure to install the rotor blade so that the arrow markson the rotor blade and the gear case point the samedirection.2. Insert the lock pin into the hole on the hub of therotor blade.3. Insert the clip into the hole on the lock pin until it issecured.4. Install the rotor blade on the other side in thesame way as above.Lubricating moving partsNOTICE: Follow the instruction of the fre-quency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwiseinsufficient lubrication may damage moving parts.Gear case:CAUTION: Do not apply grease when thegear case is hot. Hot gear case can cause burninjury.Fill approx. 30 ml of grease (Makita grease SG No.0)through the grease port evenly every 25 hours ofoperation.With the supplied hexalobular wrench, remove the boltnear the lubrication marking on the gear case. Loosenthe bolt on the other side so that the air in the gear casecan be released when applying the grease.After applying the grease, be sure to tighten the bolts.► Fig.11: 1. Bolt 2. Gear caseDrive axle:Apply grease (Makita grease SG No.0) every 25 hoursof operation.► Fig.12NOTE: Genuine Makita grease may be purchasedfrom your local Makita dealer.