Operation - Makita DUR189 Instruction Manual

3. Place the nylon cutting head onto the threaded
spindle directly and tighten it by turning in the tightening
direction as shown in the figure.
4. Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it in the opposite
direction while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.
Installing plastic blade
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
If the plastic blade accidentally
impacts a rock or hard object during operation,
stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the
plastic blade is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool could result in serious
personal injury.
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
CAUTION:
after installation.
Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic
NOTICE:
blade.
► Fig.21: 1. Plastic blade 2. Metal guard 3. Hex
wrench 4. Tighten 5. Loosen
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace
1.
the cutting tool easily.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the
motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is
locked.
3. Place the plastic blade onto the threaded spindle
directly and tighten it by turning in the tightening direc-
tion as shown in the figure.
4. Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the plastic blade, turn it in the opposite direc-
tion while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.
Hex wrench storage
Be careful not to leave the hex
CAUTION:
wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.22: 1. Hex wrench

OPERATION

Correct handling of 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 enter the
working area, immediately stop the operation.
► Fig.23
Attachment of shoulder harness
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached. Before operation, adjust the shoulder
harness according to the user size to prevent
fatigue.
CAUTION:
When you use the tool in combi-
nation of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, do not use the shoulder
harness included in the tool package, but use the
hanging band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness included in the
tool package and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the tool or backpack-type power supply is difficult in
case of an emergency, and it may cause an accident
or injury. For the recommended hanging band, ask
Makita Authorized Service Centers.
Connect the clasp of the shoulder harness to the
hanger part of the housing. Put the shoulder harness
on. Be sure that the buckles are locked completely in
place.
► Fig.24: 1. Clasp 2. Hanger
Detachment
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release.
Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the
tool.
► Fig.25: 1. Buckle
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Always position the tool on your
Be extremely careful to maintain
To avoid accident, leave more