Makita DUR368AZ, Instruction Manual

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Putting into operation
1. Before assembling or adjusting the tool,
remove the battery cartridge.
2. Before handling the cutter blade, wear protec-
tive gloves.
3. Before installing the battery cartridge, inspect the
tool for damages, loose screws/nuts or improper
assembly. Sharpen blunt cutter blade. If the cutter
blade is bent or damaged, replace it. Check all
control levers and switches for easy action. Clean
and dry the handles.
4.
Never attempt to switch on the tool if it is dam-
aged or not fully assembled. Otherwise serious
injury may result.
5.
Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to
suit the operator's body size.
6. When inserting a battery cartridge, keep the cutting
attachment clear of your body and other object,
including the ground. It may rotate when starting and
may cause injury or damage to the tool and/or property.
7.
Remove any adjusting key, wrench or blade
cover before turning the tool on. An accessory
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
8. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
9. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
Operation
1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the
tool immediately.
2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,
vibration) during operation, switch off the tool and
remove the battery cartridge. Do not use the tool
until the cause is recognized and solved.
3. The cutting attachment continues to rotate for
a short period after turning the tool off. Don't
rush to contact the cutting attachment.
4. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
5.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling.
6.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
7. Walk, never run.
8. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
9. If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the con-
dition before continuing work. Check the controls
and safety devices for malfunction. If there is any
damage or doubt, ask our authorized service center
for the inspection and repair.
10.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
11.
When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
12. If grass or branches get caught between the cut-
ting attachment and guard, always turn the tool off
and remove the battery cartridge before cleaning.
Otherwise the cutting attachment may rotate uninten-
tionally and cause serious injury.
13.
Never touch moving hazardous parts before
the moving hazardous parts have come to
a complete stop and the battery cartridge is
removed.
14. If the cutting attachment hits stones or other
hard objects, immediately turn the tool off.
Then remove the battery cartridge and inspect
the cutting attachment.
15. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
16. Never cut above waist height.
17.
Before starting the cutting operation, wait until
the cutting attachment reaches a constant
speed after turning the tool on.
18.
When using a cutting blade, swing the tool
evenly in half-circle from right to left, like
using a scythe.
19.
Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact
hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
20. Do not start the tool when the cutting tool is
tangled with cut grass.
21. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
22. During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
Cutting tools
1. Do not use a cutting tool which is not recom-
mended by us.
2. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the
job in hand.
— Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads)
and plastic blades are suitable for trimming
lawn grass.
— Cutting blades are suitable for cutting weeds,
high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood,
thicket, and the like.
— Never use other blades including metal
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
3.
Only use the cutting tool that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
4. Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.