Makita DUR369APT2, Instruction Manual

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Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
Switch off the tool and remove
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled 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.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of
rotation. It is only for removing weeds and debris entan-
gled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the switch trigger while depressing the lock-off lever
when the cutting tool is stopped. The speed indicators
and ADT indicator start blinking, and the cutting tool
rotates in reverse direction when you pull the switch
trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the cutting tool stops.
► Fig.12: 1. Speed indicator 2. ADT indicator
3. Reverse button
NOTE: During the reverse rotation, the tool operates
only for a short period of time and then automatically
stops.
NOTE: Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns
to regular direction when you start the tool again.
NOTE:
If you tap the reverse button while the cutting
tool is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at our service center.
CAUTION:
This brake system is not a substi-
tute for the protector. Never use the tool without
the protector. An unguarded cutting tool may result
in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant rota-
tion speed regardless of load conditions.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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.
WARNING:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the handle
For DUR369A
1. 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.13: 1.
Grip
2.
Screw
3.
Shaft
NOTICE:
Note the direction of the grip. The
screw holes will not be aligned if the grip is not
inserted in the correct direction.
2. Place handle between handle clamp and handle
holder. Adjust the handle to an angle that provides a
comfortable working position and then secure with hex
socket head bolts.
► Fig.14: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle clamp
3.
Handle holder
For DUR369L
1. Attach the upper and lower clamps on the damper.
2. Put the handle on the upper clamp and fix it with
hex socket head bolts as illustrated.
► Fig.15: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle 3. Upper
clamp 4. Damper 5. Lower clamp
Attaching the barrier
For the loop handle model only (country specific)
If the barrier is included in your model, attach it to the
handle using the screw on the barrier.
► Fig.16: 1. Barrier 2. Screw
CAUTION:
After assembling the barrier, do
not remove it. The barrier works as a safety part
to prevent you from contacting the cutting blade
accidentally.
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 illustrated to
keep it from being lost.
► Fig.17: 1. Hex wrench
For the loop handle model, the hex wrench can also be
stored on the handle as illustrated.
► Fig.18: 1. Hex wrench