Makita LXRU03 Instruction Manual page 7

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and battery cartridge is removed before
adjusting or checking the functions on the
trimmer. Failure to switch off and remove the
battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
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CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
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when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge
firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and
result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
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
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge fully until the
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red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
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cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
1. Red indicator
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2. Button
3. Battery cartridge
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Power switch action
WARNING:
Before inserting the battery cartridge in the
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trimmer, always check to see that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released. Do not pull the
switch trigger hard without pressing in the
lock-off button.
breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does
not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and
serious personal injury.
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Push the power button on the housing so that the tool is
powered on and power indicator lights.
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTE:
After the power button is pushed and the tool is
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left one minute without any operations, the tool is
automatically powered off.
Reversing Switch for Debris Removal
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and battery cartridge is removed before
removing weeds or debris entangled in the
trimmer that could not be removed when
operated in the reverse mode. Failure to switch
off and remove the battery cartridge may result in
serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
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1. Power indicator
2. Power button
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
switch