Makita DUR187U, Original Instructions Manual

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DUR187L and DUR188L

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2

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1.

 Hook 

2.

 Hanger

Detachment

The shoulder harness features a means of quick 

release.

DUR187U and DUR188U

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1.

 Strip

Pull out the strip release the tool from the shoulder 

harness.

DUR187L and DUR188L

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1.

 Buckle

Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the 

tool from the shoulder harness.

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

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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.

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2

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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 (left-hand direction indicated by LH 

on the side of the spool).