Makita DUR364L Manuel D'instructions page 11

• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
NOTE:
• The tool does not work with only one battery cartridge.
Tool/battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
or battery is placed under one of the following conditions.
In some conditions, the indicators light up.
Overload protection
: On
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If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, the tool stops automatically, and
blink. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the
application that caused the tool to become overloaded.
Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
: On
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When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically,
and , , and the battery indicator blink about
60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool down before
turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even when
the switches are operated, remove the batteries from the
tool and charge the batteries.
Remaining battery capacity indication (Fig. 6)
Press the check button to make the battery indicators
show the remaining battery capacities. The battery
indicators correspond to each battery.
: Off : Blinking
indicators
: Off : Blinking
Remaining battery capacity indication
Battery indicator status
: On : Off
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Power switch action
WARNING:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Operating a tool with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
Press and hold the main power button for some seconds
to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power button
again. (Fig. 7)
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, grasp the rear handle (the lock-off lever
is released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trigger.
To stop the tool, release the switch trigger. (Fig. 8)
NOTE:
• The tool is automatically turned off after the tool is left
one minute without any operations.
Speed adjusting (Fig. 7)
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main power
button.
Each time you tap the main power button,
indicator lights up.
speed.
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
• Switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge
before you remove entangled 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
entangled in the tool. (Fig. 9)
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull the
trigger when the tool's head is stopped. The power lamp
Remaining
battery
: Blinking
capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the
battery
indicator or
is for high speed and for low
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