Makita DUR194ZX3, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Grass Trimmer DUR194 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ... available depending on your region of residence WARNING Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and or fire Recommended cord connected power source Portable power pack PDC01 The cord connected power source s listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence Before using the cord connected pow...

Page 3: ...hen the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time Symbols The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Take particular care and attention Read instruction manual 15m 50FT Keep distance at least 15 m Danger be aware of thrown objects Caution kickback Wear a helmet goggles and ear prote...

Page 4: ...r medical devices should contact the maker of their device and or doctor for advice before operating this power tool Personal safety 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or med ication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious persona...

Page 5: ...n make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery termi nals together may cause burns or a fire 4 Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If con tact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns 5 Do not use a battery pack or tool th...

Page 6: ...ot use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any tool that cannot be con trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 3 Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before installing a battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying the tool with your finger on the switch or energising the tool that have the switch on invites accidents 4 D...

Page 7: ...ment immediately even if it has only superficial cracks 16 Never cut above waist height 17 Before starting the cutting operation wait until the cutting attachment reaches a constant speed after turning the tool on 18 When using a cutting blade swing the tool evenly in half circle from right to left like using a scythe 19 Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only because the cutter blade ma...

Page 8: ...rrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the tool and increase the risk of accidents 2 Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the tool always turn it off and remove the battery cartridge 3 Always wear protective gloves when handling the cutting blade 4 Always clean dust and dirt off the tool Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like for the purpose Di...

Page 9: ...re detailed national regulations Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging 11 When disposing the battery cartridge remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery 12 Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita Installing the batteries to...

Page 10: ...10 ENGLISH PARTS DESCRIPTION 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 Fig 4 1 Battery cartridge 2 Speed switching lever 3 Switch trigger 4 Lock off button 5 Barrier 6 Protector 7 Loop handle 8 Hanger 9 Shoulder harness ...

Page 11: ...ng the protector 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 Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts 1 3 2 Fig 6 1 Clamp 2 Bolt 3 Protector After installing the protector remove the cutter cover from the cutter 2 1 Fig 7 1 Cutter 2 Cutter ...

Page 12: ...utter blade and protector are pointing in the same direction 1 1 Fig 10 1 Arrow 2 Put the clamp washer and cup onto the cutter blade 3 While holding down the spindle lock button tighten the nut securely by the box wrench 1 2 4 3 Fig 11 1 Spindle lock button 2 Box wrench 3 Loosen 4 Tighten To remove the cutting blade loosen the nut while hold ing down the spindle lock button Nylon cutting head NOTI...

Page 13: ...ead It may cause injury and or damage to the tool When not in use store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost 1 2 Fig 15 1 Loop handle 2 Hex wrench FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may res...

Page 14: ... gled weeds on the tool or release the locked cutting tool be sure to turn the tool off before you start Overheat protection When the tool or battery is overheated the tool stops automatically and the indication lamp lights up In this case let the tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough the indication lamp blinks In th...

Page 15: ...e right or left side Speed adjusting You can select the tool speed by sliding the speed switching lever To select the high speed move the speed switching lever forward To select the low speed move the speed switching lever backward 1 2 3 Fig 20 1 Low speed 2 High speed 3 Speed switching lever Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop...

Page 16: ...en two or more operators work in one area Also arrange a person to observe the distance between operators If someone or an animal enters the working area immediately stop the operation CAUTION If the cutting tool accidentally impacts a rock or hard object during operation stop the tool and inspect for any damage If the cutting tool is damaged replace it immediately Use of a damaged cutting tool ma...

Page 17: ...ays using Makita replacement parts Replacing the nylon cord WARNING Use only the nylon cord with diameter specified in this instruction manual Never use heavier line metal wire rope or the like Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool and result in serious personal injury WARNING Always remove the nylon cutting head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord WARNING Make sure that the cover ...

Page 18: ...18 ENGLISH 95 M10L 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 2 3 Fig 25 1 Up to 4 m 2 80 mm 3 100 mm ...

Page 19: ...19 ENGLISH 96 M10L 1 2 4 3 5 6 1 2 Fig 26 1 Up to 4 m 2 100 mm ...

Page 20: ...tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed from the tool NOTICE If the metal blade has considerably deformed by grinding replace the metal blade with new one NOTICE When you grind the blade using the tool such as grinder do not force the wheel to the blade so that the blade does not become hot If the blade becomes hot do not cool down the blade with water Grind the metal blade if it...

Page 21: ...mmed between the guard and the cutting tool Remove the foreign object The drive system does not work correctly Ask your local authorized service center for repair Abnormal vibration stop the machine immediately One end of the nylon cord has been broken Tap the nylon cutting head against the ground while it is rotating to cause the cord to feed The drive system does not work correctly Ask your loca...

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