Makita GRU04 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
Speed adjusting
You can select the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change.
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► 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed indicator
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Mode Rotation speed
High 0 - 6,000 /min
Medium 0 - 4,600 /min
Low 0 - 4,000 /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.
To stop ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the
ADT indicator turns off.
► 1. ADT indicator 2. Reverse button
Indicator
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
battery cartridge before you remove entangled 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.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of rotation.
It is only for removing weeds and debris entangled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the switch trigger while depressing the lock-off lever when
the cutting tool is stopped. The speed indicators and
ADT indicator start blinking, and the cutting tool rotates in
reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the cutting tool stops.
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► 1. Speed indicator 2. ADT indicator 3. Reverse button
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Mode Rotation speed
ADT 3,500 - 6,000 /min
Switch off the tool and remove the
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