10To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/protectorcombinations as indicated in the table must be used.MOUNTING OF PROTECTORBe sure to use genuine MAKITA metal blades (includingsaw blade and cutter blade) or nylon cutting head.The metal blade must be well polished, free of cracks or–breakage. If the metal blade hits against a stone duringoperation, stop the engine and check the blade immediately.Polish or replace the metal blade every three hours of–operation.If the nylon cutting head hits against a stone during–operation, stop the engine and check the nylon cutting headimmediately.CAUTION: The appropriate protector must always be installed,for your own safety and in order to comply withaccident prevention regulations.Operation of the equipment without the guard beingin place is not permitted.The outside diameter of the cutter blade must be300 mm (12”) or smaller. Never use any bladesexceeding 300 mm (12”) in outside diameter.Use 200 mm saw-blade protector only when using200 mm saw-blade.Use 225 mm saw-blade protector only when using225 mm saw-blade.Do not apply other combination when using saw-blade.NOTE: The standard combination of cutting tool differs fromcounty to country.Cutter blade200 mm saw blade225 mm saw bladeNylon cutting headProtector for metal bladesProtector for200 mm saw bladeProtector for 225 mmsaw bladeProtector fornylon cutting head