How to Replace the Cord Protector on a Makita Power Scraper

The power cord passes through the cord protector as it goes into the tool's handle. The cord protector gives extra support to the cord, preventing it from kinking and rubbing against the handle. The cord protector is made of rubber and will eventually harden and crack. Once it does, the cord can tend to kink near the handle. This can lead to broken wires. Left unprotected, the cord can also rub against the handle housings, eventually rubbing through the insulation, leaving bare wires.

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REMOVING THE CORD PROTECTOR   1. Remove the top half of the handle.

a. Remove the screws securing the top half of the rear handle.

b. Lift the top half of the handle away from the unit.

  2. Remove the cord clamp.

a. Remove the screws securing the cord clamp to the lower handle.

b. Remove the cord clamp.

  3. Remove the power cord.

a. Loosen the screw securing the white cord wire to the switch and disconnect the wire from the switch.

b. Loosen the screw securing the black cord wire to the switch and disconnect the wire from the connector.

c. Remove the power cord from the tool.

  4. Remove the cord protector.

a. Slide the cord protector off the power cord.

INSTALLING THE NEW CORD PROTECTOR

  5. Install the cord protector.

a. Install the new cord protector onto the power cord.

REASSEMBLING THE UNIT

  6. Reinstall the power cord.

a. Install the power cord into the lower handle.

b. Align the cord protector with the recess in the lower handle.

c. Connect the white and black cord wires to the switch.

d. Secure the cord wires to the switch with the screws.

e. Install the switch assembly into the lower handle.

  7. Reinstall the cord clamp.

a. Install the cord clamp.

b. Secure the cord clamp with the screws.

  8. Reinstall the top half of the handle.

a. Tuck all exposed wires into the lower handle.

b. Install the top half of the handle.

c. Secure the top half of the handle with the screws.