Makita DUR365UPM2, Instruction Manual

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Fig.3
Press and hold the main power button for some
seconds to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button again.
Fig.4
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, grasp the right grip (the lock-off lever is
released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trigger.
To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
NOTE:
•
The tool is automatically turned off after the tool is
left one minute without any operations.
Speed adjusting
Fig.5
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button.
Each time you tap the main power button, one of the
speed indicator lights up in order of Turtle(
), middle,
Rabbit( ).
is for low speed and for high speed , and the
middle indicator for middle speed.
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
•
Switch off the tool and remove the battery
cartridge before you remove entangled weeds
or debris which the reverse rotation function
can not remove.
Failure to switch off and remove
the battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Fig.6
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of
rotation. It is only for removing weeds and debris
entangled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the trigger when the tool’s head is stopped. The power
lamp starts blinking, and the tool's head rotates in
reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the tool's head stops.
NOTE:
•
During the reverse rotation, the tool operates only
for a short period of time and then automatically
stops.
•
Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns to
regular direction when you start the tool again.
•
If you tap the reverse button while the tool's head
is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.
Nylon cutting head (optional accessory)
NOTICE:
•
The bump feed will not operate properly if the
head is not rotating.
Fig.7
The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To cause the nylon cord to feed out, the cutting head
should be bumped against the ground while rotating.
NOTE:
If the nylon cord does not feed out while bumping the
head, rewind/replace the nylon cord by following the
procedures described under “Maintenance” .
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and battery cartridge is removed before
carrying out any work on the tool.
Failure to
switch off and remove the battery cartridge may
result in serious personal injury from accidental
start-up.
•
Never start the tool unless it is completely
assembled.
Operation of the tool in a partially
assembled state may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the handle
Fig.8
Insert the shaft of the handle into the grip. Align the
screw hole in the grip with the one in the shaft. Tighten
the screw securely.
Fig.9
Place handle between handle clamp and handle holder.
Adjust the handle to an angle that provides a
comfortable working position and then secure by firmly
hand-tightening knob.
Installing the guard
WARNING:
•
Never use the tool without the guard illustrated
in place.
Failure to do so can cause serious
personal injury.
•
Always use the tool with the approved combination
of the safety equipments. Otherwise contact with a
cutting tool may cause serious injury.
•
Permitted combination for the cutting tool and the
guard may differ from country to country. Follow
your region's regulations.