Makita DUR141 Manuel D'instructions page 11

Power switch action
WARNING:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Do not pull the switch
trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button.
This can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to
loss of control and serious personal injury.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery
cartridge conditions.
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Adjusting the shaft length
WARNING:
• Before adjusting the shaft length, release the switch
trigger and remove the battery cartridge from the string
trimmer. Failure to release the trigger and removing the
battery cartridge may cause a personal injury.
To adjust the length of the shaft, turn the grip
counterclockwise until the shaft is unlocked and pull out or
push in to the desired length. (Fig. 10)
Nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
• The bump feed will not operate properly if the nylon
cutting head is not rotating.
The nylon cutting head is a single string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To cause the nylon cord to feed out, the cutting head
should be bumped against the ground while the tool is
running. As the nylon cord is feeding out it will
automatically be cut to the proper length by the cutter on
the guard. (Fig. 11)
NOTE:
• If the nylon cord does not feed out while bumping the
head, rewind/replace the nylon cord by following the
procedures described under "Installing or removing the
nylon cutting head" and "Winding a new nylon cord on
the spool."
• Do not bump the tool to the concrete or asphalt
surface. Bumping to this kind of objects may cause the
tool damage.
To start the tool, move the lock-off button forward and pull
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
(Fig. 8)
Indication lamp (Fig. 9)
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the
battery cartridge capacity status.
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during
operation, the lamp lights up in red.
Refer to the following table for the status and action to be
taken for the indication lamp.
Status
This indicates the appropriate time to
replace the battery cartridge when the
battery power becomes low.
This function works when the battery
power is almost used up. At this time,
tool stops immediately.
Autostop due to overload.
ASSEMBLY
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
• Never start the tool unless it is completely
Installing the front grip (Fig. 12)
Put the front grip on the front grip holder and secure it with
a hex bolt and the clamping nut provided with the string
trimmer as shown in the figure. At this time, the hex bolt
needs to be installed from the side in which the hex bolt
lock port is located and the clamping nut needs to be
installed from the opposite side.
NOTE:
• The front grip has a edge-to-edge cut slit in its
The front grip angle is adjustable. To adjust the front grip
angle, loosen the claming nut, set the front grip at an
proper angle according to your work and then tighten the
nut clockwise firmly.
Installing the guard
• While installing the guard, be careful not to contact
Mount the guard by fitting it on to the motor housing so
that the nylon cord is not pinched between the guard and
Recharge the battery cartridge as soon
as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
WARNING:
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.
assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially
assembled state may result in serious personal injury
from accidental start-up.
mounting area. Using this slit allows you to easily install
the front grip on the front grip holder.
CAUTION:
the nylon cord cutter provided on the guard.
Contact with the cutter could result in personal injury.
Action to be taken
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