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2.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the motor
housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is locked.
3.
Place the nylon cutting head onto the threaded spin-
dle directly and tighten it by turning it counterclockwise.
4.
Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it clockwise
while holding the receive washer with the hex wrench.
Installing plastic blade
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade accidentally
impacts a rock or hard object during operation,
stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the
plastic blade is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool could result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
blade.
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Fig.26:
1.
Plastic blade
2.
Metal guard
3.
Hex
wrench
1.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
2.
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is
locked.
3.
Place the plastic blade onto the threaded spindle
directly and tighten it by turning it counterclockwise.
4.
Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the plastic blade, turn it clockwise while hold-
ing the receive washer with the hex wrench.
Adjusting the handle/hanger
position
Adjust the handle and hanger position to obtain confort
-
able handling of the tool.
For DUR187U and DUR188U
Loosen the hex socket head bolts on the bottom of the
handle holder. Move the handle to a comfortable work-
ing position and then tighten the bolts.
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Fig.27:
1.
Handle holder
2.
Hex socket head bolt
3.
Handle
Loosen the Hex socket head bolts on the hanger. Move
the hanger to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolts.
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Fig.28:
1.
Hex socket head bolt
2.
Hanger
For DUR187L and DUR188L
Loosen the hex socket head bolts on the handle. Move
the handle to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolts.
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Fig.29:
1.
Hex socket head bolt
2.
Handle
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger. Move
the hanger to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolt.
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Fig.30:
1.
Hex socket head bolt
2.
Hanger
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
wrench inserted in the tool head.
It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
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Fig.31:
1.
Hex wrench
For DUR187L and DUR188L only
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Fig.32:
1.
Handle
2.
Hex wrench
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your
right-hand side.
Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri
-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity.
Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
WARNING:
To avoid accident, leave more
than 15m (50 ft) distance between operators when
two or more operators work in one area. Also,
arrange a person to observe the distance between
operators. If someone or an animal enter the
working area, immediately stop the operation.
DUR187U and DUR188U
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Fig.33
DUR187L and DUR188L
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Fig.34
Attachment of shoulder harness
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached. Before operation, adjust the shoulder
harness according to the user size to prevent
fatigue.
Connect the hook of the shoulder harness to the hanger
and put the shoulder harness on. Make sure that the
tool is held securely by the shoulder harness.
DUR187U and DUR188U
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Fig.35:
1.
Hook
2.
Hanger
DUR187L and DUR188L
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Fig.36:
1.
Hook
2.
Hanger
Summary of Contents for DUR188L
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