Makita EK7300 Instruction Manual

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25Cutting attachment incentral / side positionNOTE: The Power Cut is delivered with the cutting attachmentmounted in the middle position (1). For cutting up against ob-stacles, such as curbs or walls, the cutting attachment can bemounted to one side (2). Use this position only when actuallynecessary, and afterwards return the cutting attachment to themiddle positionIn this position the Power Cut has better balance, is easier toguide, and is not as fatiguing for the operator.Use the combination tool (8) to lever out the stop pin (9) asshown in the illustration, until the protective hood (11) can beturned.NOTE: The turn stop (7) is deactivated when the stop pin (8) isremoved. This permits the hood (11) to be turned farther thanthe turn stop (7).Unscrew the grip (10) and turn the protective hood (11) asshown in the illustration.Disengage the V-belt (12) and remove the cutting attach-ment.NOTE: The illustration shows the V-belt for models EK7300,EK7301.8 910 1112Repositioning the cutting attachmentLoosen nuts (5).Loosen the tightening screw (3) (counter-clockwise) until theend of the screw (4) is visible in the gap.Loosen and unscrew the screw (detail X, only for EK8100).Unscrew the nuts (5) and remove the cover (6).