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9.

Do not expose a battery pack or machine to 

fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire 

or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause

explosion.

10.

Follow all charging instructions and do not 

charge the battery pack or machine outside of 

the temperature range specified in the instruc

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tions.

 Charging improperly or at temperatures

outside of the specified range may damage the 

battery and increase the risk of fire.

11.

Have servicing performed by a qualified repair 

person using only identical replacement parts.

 

This will ensure that the safety of the product is 

maintained.

12.

Do not modify or attempt to repair the machine

or the battery pack except as indicated in the 

instructions for use and care.

13.

Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.

The cell may explode. Check with local codes for 

possible special disposal instructions.

14.

Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if 

swallowed.

15.

Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet 

locations.

Starting up the tool

1.

Make sure that there are no children or other 

people within a working range of 15 meters 

(50 ft), also pay attention to any animals in the 

working vicinity. Otherwise stop using the tool.

2.

Before use always check that the tool is safe 

for operation. Check the security of the nylon 

cutting head and the guard and the switch 

trigger/lever for easy and proper action. Check

for clean and dry handles and test the on/off 

function of the switch.

3.

Check damaged parts before further use of 

the tool. A guard or other part that is damaged 

should be carefully checked to determine 

that it will operate properly and perform its 

intended function. Check for alignment of 

moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-

age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-

tion that may affect its operation. A guard or 

other part that is damaged should be properly 

repaired or replaced by our authorized ser-

vice center unless indicated elsewhere in this 

manual.

4.

Switch on the motor only when hands and feet

are away from the nylon cutting head.

5.

Before starting make sure that the nylon cut-

ting head has no contact with hard objects 

such as branches, stones etc. as the nylon 

cutting head will revolve when starting.

6.

Remove any adjusting key, wrench or blade

cover before turning the power tool on.

 An 

accessory left attached to a rotating part of the 

power tool may result in personal injury.

7.

Make sure there are no electrical cables, water 

pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard 

if damaged by use of the tool.

8.

Do not use a cutting tool which is not recom-

mended by Makita.

Method of operation

1.

Only use the tool in good light and visibility. 

During the winter season beware of slippery

or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). 

Always ensure a safe footing.

2.

Take care against injury to feet and hands from

the nylon cutting head.

3.

Never cut above waist height.

4.

Never stand on a ladder and run the tool.

5.

Never climb up into trees to perform cutting 

operation with the tool.

6.

Never work on unstable surfaces.

7.

Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within 

the working range.

 Foreign particles may dam

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age the nylon cutting head.

8.

Should the nylon cutting head hit stones or 

other hard objects, immediately 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 place!

12.

All protective equipment such as guards sup-

plied with the string trimmer must be used 

during operation.

13.

Except in case of emergency, never drop 

or cast the tool to the ground or this may

severely damage the tool.

14.

Never drag the tool on the ground when mov-

ing from place to place, the tool may become 

damaged if moved in this manner.

15.

Always remove the battery cartridge from the

tool:

— 

whenever leaving the tool unattended;

— 

before clearing a blockage;

— 

before checking, cleaning or working on 

the tool;

— 

whenever the tool starts vibrating 

abnormally;

— 

whenever transporting the tool.

16.

Always ensure that the ventilation openings

are kept clear of debris.

Summary of Contents for XRU15PT

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Grass Trimmer XRU15 IMPORTANT Read Before Using ...

Page 2: ...llowed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following 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 instructions or children to use the machine Local regulations can restrict the age of the ope...

Page 3: ...ngly 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 sturdy shoes with a nonslip sole This protects against injuries from flying debris and ensures a good footing 9 Use a dust mask if operation is dusty Electrical and battery safety 1 Avo...

Page 4: ...y from the nylon cutting head 5 Before starting make sure that the nylon cut ting head has no contact with hard objects such as branches stones etc as the nylon cutting head will revolve when starting 6 Remove any adjusting key wrench or blade cover before turning the power tool on An accessory left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 7 Make sure there are n...

Page 5: ...king condi tion Poor maintenance can result in inferior per formance and shorten the life of the tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury WARNING Use of t...

Page 6: ...iant products may result in a fire exces sive heat explosion or leak of electrolyte SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Only use genuine Makita batteries Use of non genuine Makita batteries or batteries that have been altered may result in the battery bursting causing fires personal injury and damage It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger Tips for maintaining maximum bat...

Page 7: ... 3 1 Speed indicator 2 ADT indicator ADT Automatic Torque Drive Technology 3 Power lamp 4 Main power button 5 Reverse button 6 Battery cartridge 7 Lock off lever 8 Switch trigger 9 Hanger 10 Handle 11 Protector for nylon cutting head 12 Shoulder harness ...

Page 8: ... not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Tool battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool battery protection sys tem This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life The tool will auto matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the f...

Page 9: ...ol if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock off lever Return the tool to our authorized service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage WARNING NEVER tape down or defeat pur pose and function of lock off lever CAUTION Before installing the battery car tridge into the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF...

Page 10: ... 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 when the cutting tool is stopped The power lamp starts blinking and the cutting tool rotates in reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger To return to regular rotation release the trigger ...

Page 11: ...ndle on the upper clamp and fix it with hex socket bolts as illustrated 2 1 3 5 4 6 1 Hex socket bolt 2 Handle 3 Upper clamp 4 Damper 5 Lower clamp 6 Spacer CAUTION Do not remove or shrink the spacer Doing so lose the balance of the tool and may cause personal injury 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...

Page 12: ...u can replace the cutting tool easily NOTICE Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Nylon cutting head 2 Receive washer 3 Spindle 4 Hex wrench 5 Tighten 6 Loosen 1 Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the tool head to lock the shaft Rotate the shaft until the hex wrench is fully inserted 2 Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and tighten it securely by hand 3 ...

Page 13: ...G 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 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 injury to the bystander...

Page 14: ...ever use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts Replacing the nylon cord WARNING Use only the nylon cord with diameter specified in this instruction manua...

Page 15: ...15 ENGLISH 95 M10L 3 m 9 ft 80 mm 3 1 8 100 mm 3 15 16 ...

Page 16: ...16 ENGLISH B F ECO 4L 3 m 9 ft 80 mm 3 1 8 100 mm 3 15 16 ...

Page 17: ...17 ENGLISH For Ultra Auto 4 3 m 9 ft 80 mm 3 1 8 100 mm 3 15 16 ...

Page 18: ...18 ENGLISH UN 74N 3 m 9 ft 80 mm 3 1 8 100 mm 3 15 16 ...

Page 19: ...19 ENGLISH Manual feed type When the nylon cord gets short pull it out from the eyelet and feed it from the another eyelet 150 mm 5 29 32 1 mm 1 32 0 75 m 2 5 ft x 2 ...

Page 20: ... foreign object The drive system does not work correctly Ask your local authorized service center for repair Abnormal vibration stop the machine immediately One end of the nylon cord has been broken Tap the nylon cutting head against the ground while it is rotating to cause the cord to feed The drive system does not work correctly Ask your local authorized service center for repair Cutting tool an...

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