Fig.2 - Makita DUR142L Instruction Manual

Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.
Steeltoed safety boots are recommended.
Do not expose to moisture.
Top permissible tool speed.
Never use metal blade.
Only for EU countries
Ni-MH
Li-ion Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household waste
material!
In observance of the European Directives,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators
and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
and their implementation in accordance
with national laws, electric equipment and
batteries and battery pack(s) that have
reached the end of their life must be col-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
Makita declares that the following Machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless Grass Trimmer
Model No./ Type: DUR142L, DUR182L, DUR183L
Specifications: see "SPECIFICATIONS" table.
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC
They are manufactured in accordance with the following
standard or standardized documents:
EN60335, EN50636
The technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is
available from:
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
The conformity assessment procedure required by
Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex VI
Notified Body:
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
Tillystraße 2
90431 Nürnberg, Germany
Identification number 0197
Model DUR142L
Measured Sound Power Level: 89dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 90dB (A)
Model DUR182L, DUR183L
Measured Sound Power Level: 90dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 90dB (A)
1.10.2015
Yasushi Fukaya
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
Director
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
1. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of
the equipment.
Cutting elements continue to rotate after the
2.
motor is switched off.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
the instructions to use the machine.
4. Stop using the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
5. Only use the machine in daylight or good artificial light.
Before using the machine and after any
6.
impact, check for signs of wear or damage and
repair as necessary.
Take care against injury from any device
7.
fitted for trimming the filament line length.
After extending new cutter line always return
the machine to its normal operating position
before switching on.
8. Never fit metal cutting elements.
9. This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
10. Use the tool with the utmost care and attention.
11. Operate the tool only if you are in good phys-
ical condition. Perform all work calmly and
carefully. Use common sense and keep in mind
that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
12. Never operate the tool when tired, feeling ill or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
13. The tool should be switched off immediately if
it shows any signs of unusual operation.
Intended use of the tool
1. Use right tool. The cordless grass trimmer is
only intended for cutting grass, light weeds. It
should not be used for any other purpose such
as hedge cutting as this may cause injury.
Personal protective equipment
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1. Dress Properly. The clothing worn should be
functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be
tight-fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not
wear either jewelry or clothing which could
become entangled with high grass. Wear pro-
tective hair covering to contain long hair.
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