SPECIFICATIONS Model: UX01G No load speed 0 - 5,700 min (without attachment) Medium 0 - 8,200 min High 0 - 9,700 min Overall length (without battery cartridge) 1,001 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max Net weight 5.3 kg - 11.6 kg Protection degree IPX4...
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Noise Attachment Sound pressure level average Sound power level average Applicable standard (dB (A)) Uncertainty K (dB (A)) Uncertainty K (dB (A)) (dB (A)) EM401MP (as a brushcutter) 79.8 94.8 ISO22868 (ISO11806-1) EM401MP (as a string trimmer) Nylon cutting head 80.1 94.3 ISO22868...
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• Even if the sound pressure level listed above is 80 dB (A) or less, the level under working may exceed 80 dB (A). Wear ear protection. NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
Attachment Left handle (Front grip) Right handle (Rear grip) Applicable standard ah (m/s Uncertainty K ah (m/s Uncertainty K (m/s (m/s EJ400MP + LE400MP ISO22867 (ISO11806-1) BR400MP 2.5 or less 2.5 or less EN60335-2-72 SW400MP 2.5 or less EN60335-2-72 UB400MP 2.5 or less EN50636-2-100 NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and...
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly balance at all times. This enables better control maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges of the power tool in unexpected situations. are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Dress properly.
Putting into operation Additional safety instructions The cutting tool has to be equipped with the guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards Personal protective equipment or without guards in place! Make sure there are no electrical cables, water pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard if damaged by use of the tool.
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Cutting tools Vibration When using cutting blades, avoid kickback People with poor circulation who are exposed and always prepare for an accidental kickback. to excessive vibration may experience injury See the section for Kickback. to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms When not in use, attach the blade cover onto to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling...
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Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will tainer with other metal objects such as also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and nails, coins, etc. charger. Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
PARTS DESCRIPTION Battery cartridge Lock-off lever Hanger Handle Release button Barrier Switch trigger Speed indicator Main power button Caution lamp Reverse button Shoulder harness To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip WARNING:...
Overdischarge protection Tool / battery protection system When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection automatically and the caution lamp starts blinking in red. system. This system automatically cuts off power to If the tool does not operate even when the switches are the motor to extend tool and battery life.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally Main power switch pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. WARNING: Always turn off the main power switch when not in use. Press the main power button to turn on the tool. To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power button until the speed indicators go off. ► 1 . Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger To start the tool, turn on the main power switch and grasp the handle (the lock-off lever is released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trigger.
Reverse button for debris removal ASSEMBLY WARNING: Switch off the tool and remove WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is the battery cartridge before you remove entan- switched off and battery cartridge is removed gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation before carrying out any work on the tool.
Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the Mounting the attachment pipe pipe. To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach- CAUTION: Always check that the attachment ment side and pull the pipe out while pressing down the pipe is secured after installation.
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Makita. If you put on the shoulder harness included in the tool package and the shoulder harness of the back-...
► 1 . Battery guard tool. TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Motor does not run.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.