SPECIFICATIONS Model DUR364L Type of handle Loop handle No load speed 5,000 / 6,500 min Overall length 1,754 mm Nylon cord diameter 2.0 – 2.4 mm Applicable cutting tool Nylon cutting head Plastic blade (P/N Nylon cutting head Plastic blade (P/N...
concerning use of the appliance by a person Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. responsible for their safety. Children should be Steeltoed safety boots are recommended. supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not expose to moisture. 10.
Switch on the motor only when hands and feet Electrical and battery safety are away from the cutting tool. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the Before starting make sure that the cutting tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to tool has no contact with hard objects such as rain.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and this instruction manual may cause serious charger.
PARTS DESCRIPTION Battery cartridge Lock-off lever Switch trigger Power lamp Main power button Reverse button Hanger Grip Protector (cutting tool Shoulder harness guard) * The shape of the protector varies depending on the country. 6 ENGLISH...
Tool / battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the WARNING: tool or battery is placed under one of the following con- •...
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- Remaining battery capacity cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps indication light up for a few seconds. Indicator lamps Remaining Battery indicator status capacity Remaining battery capacity Blinking Lighted Blinking 75% to 100% 50 % - 100 %...
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger. pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait To start the tool, grasp the rear handle (the lock-off lever until the tool's head stops.
NOTICE: 1. Grip 2. Hex bolt 3. Cover 4. Clamp 5. Hanger • Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head Fit the grip onto the pipe and tighten it with two hex bolts. / plastic blade. Make sure that the grip is located further than the hanger.
Hex wrench storage Shoulder harness Optional accessory Attachment of shoulder harness 1. Hex wrench When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the 1. Buckle 2. Hook Put the shoulder harness on. Then connect the buckles OPERATION on both the hook and the harness.
Adjustment of the hanger position For 95-M8R and shoulder harness Press on the housing latches inward to lift off the cover, then remove the spool. 1. Hex bolt 1. Latch 2. Cover To change the hanger position, loosen the hex bolt on the hanger with the supplied wrench.
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Mount the spool in the housing so that the grooves and protrusions on the spool match up with those in the housing. Keep the side with letters on the spool visible on the top. Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their temporary position and feed the cords through the eyelets to come out of the housing.
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Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their tem- porary position and feed the cords through the eyelets be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service to come out of the cover. Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
TROUBLE SHOOTING do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. Malfunction status Cause Action Battery cartridge is not installed. Install the battery cartridge. Recharge the battery. If recharging Motor does not run.
If you need any assistance for more details regard- OPTIONAL ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. ACCESSORIES • Nylon cutting head • Nylon cord (cutting line) • Plastic blade WARNING: • Shoulder harness • Do not mount a blade on this tool and only use the recommended accessories or attach- •...