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 DUR368A
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 DUR368L
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 6. Spacer
CAUTION:
Do not remove or shrink the
spacer. Doing so lose the balance of the tool and
may cause personal injury.
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
Correct combination of the cutting
tool and the protector
CAUTION:
Always use the correct combi-
nation of cutting tool and the protector. A wrong
combination may not protect you from the cutting tool,
flying debris, and stones. It can also affect the bal-
ance of the tool and result in an injury.
Cutting tool
Cutter blade
(3-tooth, 4-tooth, and 8-tooth
blades)
Nylon cutting head
Plastic blade
Installing the protector
WARNING:
guard illustrated in place. Failure to do so can
cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: The type of the protector supplied as the stan-
dard accessory varies depending on the countries.
For cutter blade
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.19: 1. Clamp 2. Protector
For nylon cutting head / plastic blade
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure yourself on
the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.20: 1. Clamp 2. Protector 3. Cutter
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Protector
Never use the tool without the