Makita DUR364L, Instruction Manual

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Installing the grip
Fig.9
Fit the grip onto the pipe and tighten it with two hex bolts.
Make sure that the grip is located further than the hanger.
Installing the guard
WARNING:
•
Never use the tool without the guard illustrated in
place.
Failure to do so can cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
•
Take care not to injure yourself on the cutter for
cutting the nylon cord.
Fig.10
Fig.11
(The shape of the guard may differ from country to country.)
Align the clamp on the pipe with the protector. And
tighten them with bolts.
Installing nylon cutting head or plastic blade
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
•
If the nylon cutting head / plastic blade
accidentally impacts a rock or hard object during
operation, stop the tool and inspect for any
damage. If the nylon cutting head / plastic blade is
damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged
cutting tool could result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
•
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head /
plastic blade.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the
nylon cutting head easily.
Fig.12
Fig.13
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the motor housing
and rotate the receive washer until it is locked with the hex
wrench. Place the nylon cutting head / plastic blade onto the
threaded spindle directly and tighten it by turning it
clockwise. Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head / plastic blade, turn it
counterclockwise while holding the receive washer with the
hex wrench.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.14
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
Correct posture
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
serious personal injury caused by kickback.
•
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.
Fig.15
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance on the tool.
Failure to switch off
and remove the battery cartridge may result in
serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING:
•
Never use metal wire, rope or the like. Use
recommended nylon cord only, otherwise it may
cause damage to the tool and result in serious
personal injury.
•
Make sure that the cover of the nylon cutting
head is secured to the housing properly as
described below.
Failure to properly secure the
cover may cause the nylon cutting head to fly
apart resulting in serious personal injury.
Fig.16
Take off cover from housing, pressing two latches which
are slotted section oppositely on side of housing.
Fig.17
Cut a nylon line in 3 m. Fold the cutting line in two
halves, leave one of half longer 80-100 mm than
another.
Fig.18
Hook the middle of the new nylon cord to the notch
located at the center of the spool between the 2
channels provided for the nylon cord.
Wind both ends firmly around the spool in the direction
marked on the head for right hand direction indicated by RH.