Installing The Handle; Electric Brake; Electronic Function - Makita DUR368A Instruction Manual

► 1 . Reverse button 2. Power lamp
NOTE: During the reverse rotation, the tool operates
only for a short period of time and then automatically
stops.
NOTE: Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns
to regular direction when you start the tool again.
NOTE: If you tap the reverse button while the cutting
tool is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric brake for the cut-
ting tool. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop the
cutting tool after the switch trigger is released, have the
tool serviced at our service center.
CAUTION:
This brake system is not a substi-
tute for the protector. Never use the tool without
the protector. An unguarded cutting tool may result
in serious personal injury.

Electronic function

Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant rota-
tion speed regardless of load conditions.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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 DUR368A
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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► 1 . Grip 2. Screw 3. Shaft
NOTICE:
screw holes will not be aligned if the grip is not
inserted in the correct direction.
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.
► 1 . Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle clamp 3. Handle
holder
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Note the direction of the grip. The
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