Makita GRU05 Instruction Manual page 11

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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► 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
NOTE: Always depress the lock-off lever and pull the
switch trigger to run the tool. The main power switch
turns off when both the lock-off lever and switch
trigger are released.
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change. The rotation speed is
same regardless of the cutting tool attached.
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2
► 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed indicator
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Mode Rotation speed
High 0 - 6,400 /min
Medium 0 - 5,000 /min
Low 0 - 3,500 /min
Automatic Torque Drive Technology
When you turn on the Automatic Torque Drive
Technology (ADT), the tool runs at optimum rotation
speed and torque for the condition of grass being cut.
To start ADT, press and hold the reverse button until
the ADT indicator turns on. After that, tap the main
power button to select the cutting tool attached to the
tool. Light the lamp beside
blade, marking to select nylon cutting head.
To stop ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the
ADT indicator turns off.
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2
4
► 1. marking 2.
4. Main power button 5. Reverse button
Indicator
(Cutter blade)
(Nylon cutting
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation
function can not remove. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
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marking to select cutter
marking 3. ADT indicator
Mode Cutting tool
ADT Cutter blade
ADT Nylon cutting
head
head)
Switch off the tool and remove
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5
Rotation
speed
3,500 - 6,400
/min
3,500 - 5,000
/min