Original Makita retaining ring S‑7 — part no. 961003‑8. A small external circlip (retaining ring) used to lock shafts and keep gears, cams and collars from sliding out of position in Makita powerhead and OPE assemblies.
This is the original Makita S‑7 external circlip (DIN‑471 style) designed to snap into a shaft groove and hold axial components in place — supplied as the individual retaining ring shown in Makita parts diagrams. Use it when a worn or missing clip is allowing play in a cam/gear stack; it’s the exact piece referenced across Makita parts breakdowns. Makita parts listings show this item as part no. 961003‑8 (Retaining Ring S‑7).
Examples of models where part 961003‑8 appears in the official parts diagrams include HR2470, DHR263, BHR261 and the EM404MP string‑trimmer attachment. If your tool’s parts diagram shows “RETAINING RING S‑7” as the item, 961003‑8 is the matching genuine Makita clip to replace it.
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