Fig.2 - Makita DUR365U Instruction Manual

— Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds,
high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood,
thicket, and the like.
— Never use other blades including metal
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
2. Always use the cutting attachment guard properly
suited for the cutting attachment used.
3. When using metal blades, avoid "kickback" and
always prepare for an accidental kickback. See
the section "Kickback".
4. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto the
blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a
caught or bound cutting blade. Once it occurs, the
tool is thrown sideway or toward the operator at
great force and it may cause serious injury.
2. Kickback occurs particularly when applying the
blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock to solids,
bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.

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3. To avoid kickback:
— Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o'clock.
— Never apply the segment between 12 and 2
o'clock.
— Never apply the segment between 11 and 12
o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless
the operator is well trained and experienced
and does it at his/her own risk.
— Never use cutting blades close to solids,
such as fences, walls, tree trunks and
stones.
— Never use cutting blades vertically, for such
operations as edging and trimming hedges.
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Vibration
1. People with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury to
blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration
may cause the following symptoms to occur in the
fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numb-
ness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration
of skin color or of the skin. If any of these symp-
toms occur, see a physician!
2. To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep
your hands warm during operation and well main-
tain the tool and accessories.
Transport
1. Before transporting the tool, turn it off and remove
the battery cartridge. Attach the cover to the cut-
ting blade.
2. When transporting the tool, carry it in a horizontal
position by holding the shaft.
3. When transporting the tool in a vehicle, properly
secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise damage to
the tool and other baggage may result.
MAINTENANCE
1. Have your tool serviced by our authorized service
center, always using only genuine replacement
parts. Incorrect 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. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
of the plastic components may result.
5. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.
6. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authorized service center for such work.
7. Always use our genuine spare parts and acces-
sories only. Using parts or accessories supplied
by a third party may result in the tool breakdown,
property damage and/or serious injury.
8. Request our authorized service center to inspect
and maintain the tool at regular interval.
Storage
1. Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning and
maintenance. Remove the battery cartridge.
Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
2. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked location
out of reach of children.
3. Do not prop the tool against something, such as a
wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an
injury.
First aid
1. Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately
replace any item taken from the first aid kit.
2. When asking for help, give the following
information:
— Place of the accident
— What happened
— Number of injured persons
— Nature of the injury
— Your name
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
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