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The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To feed out the nylon cord, tap the cutting head against
the ground while rotating.
NOTE:
If the nylon cord does not feed out while
tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord
by following the procedures described under
“Maintenance”.
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 DUR187U and DUR188U only
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.
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Fig.13:
1.
Grip
2.
Screw
3.
Handle
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.
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Fig.14:
1.
Hex socket head bolt
2.
Handle clamp
Mounting the attachment pipe
For DUR188U and DUR188L only
Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.
1.
Turn the lever to the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
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Fig.15:
1.
Lever
2.
Pull up the joint cover and insert the attachment
pipe while aligning the protrusion on the pipe (cutting
tool side) with the concave portion of the joint part.
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Fig.16:
1.
Lock lever
2.
Joint cover
3.
Pipe
Make sure that the surface of the lock lever is parallel
to the pipe.
3.
Turn the lever to the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
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Fig.17:
1.
Lever
To remove the pipe, turn the lever to the direction of the
arrow shown in the figure and pull the pipe out while
pressing down the lock lever.
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Fig.18:
1.
Lever
2.
Lock lever
3.
Pipe
Installing the guard
WARNING:
Never use the tool without the
guard illustrated in place.
Failure to do so can
cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure yourself on
the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
NOTE:
The shape of the protector varies depending
on the country.
1.
Align the projections on the protector with the
grooves of the motor housing.
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Fig.19:
1.
Protector
2.
Groove
3.
Projection
2.
Align the projections on the protector holder with
its counter parts of the motor housing.
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Fig.20:
1.
Protector holder
2.
Projection
3.
Tighten the hex socket head bolts securely to
fasten the protector and the protector holder.
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Fig.21:
1.
Hex socket head bolt
2.
Hex wrench
Installing the wire guard
CAUTION:
Before adjusting the wire guard,
wait for the cutting head comes to standstill. Do
not adjust the wire guard with your foot.
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Fig.22
To reduce the risk damaging the objects in front of the
cutting head, insert the wire guard so that it controls the
cutting range of the mowing line.
Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert
it into the holes of the protector.
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Fig.23:
1.
Wire guard
NOTE:
Do not expand the wire guard outward too
much. Otherwise it may break.
When wire guard is not in use, lift it for the idle position.
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Fig.24
Installing nylon cutting head
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the nylon cutting head acciden-
tally impacts a rock or hard object during oper-
ation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage.
If the nylon cutting head is damaged, replace it
immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool could
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to remove the hex
wrench after installation.
NOTICE:
Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon
cutting head.
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Fig.25:
1.
Nylon cutting head
2.
Metal guard
3.
Spindle
4.
Hex wrench
1.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
the cutting tool easily.
Summary of Contents for DUR188L
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