Makita DPC 9501, DPC 7000, DPC 9500, DPC 7001 ChangingtheV-belt, Cleaningthe protection hood

MAINTENANCE

ChangingtheV-belt

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-Remove the cutting disc (see also “Cleaning the protective hood”).

-Loosen the knob (model 7000, 7001) or tightening toggle (model 9500,9501) (D/3) somewhat and swing the protec- tive hood (D/4) all the way back.

-Loosen the retaining nuts (D/1) and screw (D/7) somewhat.

-Loosen the tightening screw byturning it 2-3 turns to the left (counter-clockwise) using the Allen key (D/5) supplied with the Power Cut. This reduces the V-belt tension.

-Remove the retaining nuts (D/I) and sprocket guard (D/2).

-Turn the tightening screw to the left (counter-clockwise) all the way.

-Removethe cutter attachment (D/6).

CAUTION: Beforedoinganyworkon the Power Cutturn off the engine, remove the cutting disc, pull the plug cap off the spark plug and wear protective gloves!

CAUTION: Completely reassemble the Power Cut before starting the engine!

IMPORTANT:

Because many of the parts and assemblies not mentioned inthis Owner’s Manual arevital to the safety of the unit, and becauseall parts are subjectto a certain amount of wear and tear, it is importantfor your own safetythat you havethe unit checked and maintained regularly by a MAKITA service center.

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-Loosen and unscrew screws (E/8).

-Pull off the hand guard (E/9) and remove the guard plate (E/10) from the drive arm.

-Removethe old V-belt or V-belt pieces. Clean out the inside of the drive arm with a brush.

-Fit a new V-belt (E/11) around the V-belt wheel (E/12) and into the drive arm.

-Fit on the guard plate and attach with screw (F/8)

-Pushthe hand guard (F/9) all the way onto the drive arm and tighten screw (FA 3) hand-tight.

-To install the drive arm and tighten the V-belt, see“1nstalling the Drive Arm and Mounting the Cutting Disc”and “Tighten- ing the V-Belt“.

Cleaningthe protection hood

Over time, the inside of the protective hood can become caked with material residue (especially from wet cutting), which if allowed to accumulate can hinder the free rotation of the cutting disc. For this reason the hood must be cleaned out from time to time.

- Removethecutting discandthesecond pressuredisc (G/14) (on Model 9500,9501 there is an adapter ring (G/15) before the pressure disc).

- Clean out residue from the interior of the hood (G/16) using a strip of wood or similar object

- Clean the shaft (G/17) and all disassembled parts with a cloth.

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