Genuine Makita protector (part no. 453316-6) — a molded front hand-guard designed to shield the operator and deflect debris on Makita hedge trimmers. It’s listed for Makita 520 mm hedge-trimmer assemblies (DUH523 / BUH523) shown as the replacement “PROTECTOR” in Makita parts diagrams.
Fits examples: DUH523, DUH521, DUH483, DUH481, BUH523, BUH521 / UH480 / UH520D / UH522D on parts listings.
Practical details: the guard installs to the gear/housing area using the two M5×25 mm pan-head screws called out in the parts diagram (screws sold separately as required), and matches the mounting points on the listed models for a direct replacement — a simple swap to restore the safety shield.
If you want the exact replacement by part number, this genuine Makita part 453316-6 is the direct match shown across Makita parts list.
Note: this item is commonly referenced in Makita parts diagrams for the DUH/BUH series; confirm your model number matches one of the examples above before ordering.
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