ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model DUR141 DUR181 No load speed 6,000 min 7,800 min Overall length 1,229 mm - 1,433 mm 1,229 mm - 1,433 mm Cutting diameter with nylon cutting head 260 mm 260 mm Net weight 2.8 kg 3.0 kg 2.9 kg 3.1 kg...
For European countries only Cutting elements continue to rotate after the EC Declaration of Conformity motor is switched off. Makita declares that the following Machine(s): Never allow children or people unfamiliar with Designation of Machine: the instructions to use the machine.
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Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Intended use of the tool Released electrolyte is corrosive and may Use right tool. The cordless string trimmer is cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be only intended for cutting grass, light weeds. It toxic if swallowed.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting Turn off the motor and remove the battery means at all times and especially when cartridge before carrying out maintenance, switching on the motor. replacing the cutting tool and cleaning the Never cut above waist height. tool.
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Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life Charge...
Battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (Lithium-ion battery with star marking) WARNING: 1. Star marking Always be sure that the tool is switched off • and battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and Indicator lamps serious personal injury. Remaining capacity 1. Lock-off button Lighted Blinking 2. Switch trigger 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% 012397 To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally Charge the pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
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Adjusting the shaft length ASSEMBLY WARNING: WARNING: Before adjusting the shaft length, release the • Always be sure that the tool is switched off • switch trigger and remove the battery cartridge and battery cartridge is removed before from the string trimmer. Failure to release the carrying out any work on the tool.
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1. Guard 1. Nylon cord 2. Screws eyehole 3. Cutter cover 2. Notch of the nylon cutting head installation port 3. Spring 4. Spool holder 012393 012440 Mount the guard by fitting it on to the motor housing so NOTICE: that the Nylon cord is not pinched between the guard Make sure that the spring is installed inside the •...
OPERATION Attachment of shoulder strap 012415 Temporarily fix a Nylon cord at the notch shown in the figure. 1. Shoulder strap 2. Hook 012416 012395 Bring the Nylon cord through the Nylon cord eyehole in Hook the shoulder strap in a hole in the front grip. the spool cover.
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halfway inside the spool cover. At this time, take CAUTION: the spool out of the spool cover and then set the Use the trimmer without getting the spool into • Nylon cord again properly by referring to the a contact with the ground surface. Using the section titled "Installing or removing the Nylon spool contacting the ground surface may cause cutting head"...
If you need any assistance for more details regarding the edge you are going to perform an edging work. these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Cutting the grass in a tight place or on a Nylon cutting head •...