Makita LXT XRU16 Series Instruction Manual page 16

The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release.
Pull the strip as illustrated to release the tool from the
shoulder harness.
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► 1. Strip
Adjusting the hanger position
For XRU16 only
For more comfortable handling of the tool, you can
change the hanger position.
1. Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger
and slide it to a comfortable working position.
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► 1. Hanger 2. Hex socket head bolt
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2. Adjust the hanger position as shown in the figure
and then tighten the hex socket head bolt.
750 mm
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(29-1/2")
1 The hanger position from the ground
2 The cutting tool position from the ground
3 The horizontal distance between the hanger
and the unguarded part of the cutting tool
Correct handling of the tool
WARNING:
right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
WARNING:
than 15m (50 ft) distance between operators when
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 may result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Remove the blade cover from the
cutter blade when cutting the grass.
Correct positioning and handling allow optimum control
and reduce the risk of injury caused by kickback.
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100-300 mm
(4"-11-3/4")
750 mm
(29-1/2")
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Always position the tool on your
Be extremely careful to maintain
To avoid accident, leave more