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Detachment

The buckle is provided with a means of quick release. 

Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the 

tool.

1

►  

1.

 Buckle

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

 

Always be sure that the tool is 

switched off and battery cartridge is removed 

before attempting to perform inspection or main-

tenance 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:

 

Use nylon cord with diameter 

specified in “SPECIFICATIONS” only. Never use 

heavier line, metal wire, rope or the like.

 Use rec-

ommended nylon cord only, otherwise it may cause 

damage to the tool and result in serious personal 

injury.

WARNING:

 

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.

1.

Press on the housing latches inward to lift off the

cover, then remove the spool.

1

1

2

►  

1.

 Latch 

2.

 Cover

2.

Prepare approximately 3 m (9 ft) of new nylon 

cord. Fold the new nylon cord with one end become 

approximately 80 mm (3-1/8″) longer than the other 

end. Then hook the new nylon cord into the notch in the

center of the spool. 

Wind both ends firmly around the spool in the direction 

of the head rotation (right-hand direction indicated by 

RH on the side of the spool).

1

80 mm (3-1/8”)

►  

1.

 Spool

3.

Wind all but about 100 mm (3 - 15/16″) of the 

cords, leaving the ends temporarily hooked through a 

notch on the side of the spool.

100 mm (3-15/16”)

Summary of Contents for XRU13Z

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Grass Trimmer XRU13 IMPORTANT Read Before Using ...

Page 2: ...ng Read All Instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS General instructions 1 Never allow people unfamiliar with these instruc tions or children to use the machine Local reg ulations can restrict the age of the operator It is dangerous in the hands of untrained users or children 2 Be sure that anyone ...

Page 3: ...e injuries 5 Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing impairment ear muffs ear plugs etc 6 Work overalls protect against injury from flying stones and debris It is strongly recom mended that the user wears work overalls 7 Special gloves made of thick leather are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn during operation of the tool 8 When using the tool always wear ...

Page 4: ...tely switch off the motor and inspect the nylon cutting head 9 Before commencing cutting the nylon cutting head must have reached full working speed 10 During operation always hold the tool with both hands Never hold the tool with one hand during use Always ensure a safe footing 11 The nylon cutting head has to be equipped with the guard Never run the tool with dam aged guards or without guards in...

Page 5: ...her metal objects such as nails coins etc 3 Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain A battery short can cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 6 Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F 7 Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out T...

Page 6: ...dge CAUTION Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge CAUTION Hold the tool and the battery car tridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury 1 2 3 1 Red indicator 2 Button ...

Page 7: ...curs the tool stops automatically Let the tool and or battery cool down before turning the tool on again Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity becomes low the tool stops automatically and indicator blinks If the tool does not operate even when the switches are operated remove the batteries from the tool and charge the batteries Indicating the remaining battery capacity Only for batter...

Page 8: ...emove 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 trigger...

Page 9: ...es the unlock mark on the housing and pull out or push in the shaft to the desired length After adjustment tighten the lock sleeve until the arrow mark on the lock sleeve indicates the lock mark on the housing 1 2 1 Shaft 2 Lock sleeve 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 re...

Page 10: ...ting head insert the wire guard so that it controls the cutting range of the mowing line Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert it into the holes on the protector 1 2 1 Wire guard 2 Hole on both sides NOTICE Do not expand the wire guard outward too much Otherwise it may break When wire guard is not in use lift it for the idle position Installing nylon cutting head Optional accessor...

Page 11: ... 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 injur...

Page 12: ... it may cause damage to the tool and result in serious personal injury WARNING 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 1 Press on the housing latches inward to lift off the cover then remove the spool 1 1 2 1 Latch ...

Page 13: ...harging is not effective replace battery The drive system does not work correctly Ask your local authorized service center for repair Motor stops running after a little use Battery s charge level is low Recharge the battery If recharging is not effective replace battery Overheating Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down It does not reach maximum RPM Battery is installed improperly Install the...

Page 14: ... specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regard ing these accessories ask your local Makita Service Center Nylon cutting head Nylon cord cutting line Makita genuine battery and charger NOTE Some items in the list may be inclu...

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