Makita DCS430, DCS431, DCS520, DCS520i, DCS540, DCS5200, DCS5200i Replacing the starter cable

Replacing the starter cable

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- Unscrew the four screws (A/1) holding down the fan hous- ing (A/2). Lift the housing slightly, pull in the direction of the arrow, and remove.

-Remove all pieces of cable.

Replacing the return spring

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-Thread in a new cable (4 mm/.16" dia. x 1000 mm/39" long) as shown in Figure B and tie the ends as shown.

-Pull knot (B/1) into the cable pulley (B/3).

-Pull knot (B/2) into the cable grip (B/4).

-Wind the cable around the pulley in the direction shown by the arrow. Pull the cable out from the pulley by the grip, then hold the pulley firmly and wrap the cable around it another three times.

CAUTION: Danger of injury! Secure the cable grip when pulled out! It will whip back if the cable pulley is released by accident.

NOTE: With the cable pulled all the way out, it must still be possible to turn the pulley another 1/4 turn against the return spring.

-Remove the fan housing (see above under "Replacing the starter cable").

-Take off the circlip (C/1) and washer (C/2) (circlip pliers, see "Accessories").

-Remove the cable pulley (C/3).

-Unscrew screws (C/4) and carefully remove spring housing (C/5) with spring.

CAUTION: Danger of injury! If the spring is broken it may pop out!

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NOTE:

The old spring and spring housing should be recycled.

Replacement springs come already installed in a new spring housing. Before installing, grease the spring lightly with multi-purpose grease, order No. 944 360 000.

Mounting the fan housing

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-Assemble in reverse order. When putting the cable pulley back on, turn it slightly until you feel it catch.

-Wind on the starter cable as described above under "Re- placing the starter cable."

-Push the tab (D/1) extending out from the edge of the fan housing (D/3) under the hood (D/2).

-Position the screw holes.

-Push the fan housing (D/3) gently and pull the starter grip until the starter catches.

-Screw in the four fastening screws tightly.

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