Overdischarge Protection - Makita UR101C Instruction Manual

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically and the caution lamp starts blinking in red.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are
operated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
charge it.
Main power switch
Tap the main power button to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button until the speed indicator goes off.
► Fig.5: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
NOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is left
without any operations for a certain period of time.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before connecting the portable
power pack to the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released. Operating a
tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can
lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the main
power button and switch trigger when carrying
the tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause
injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
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.
UR101C
► Fig.6: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
UR201C
► Fig.7: 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. The tool automatically
adjusts the rotation speed according to the cutting tool
attached to the tool.
► Fig.8: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed
indicator
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.
The tool automatically detects the cutting tool attached
and chooses a suitable rotation speed.
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.
► Fig.9: 1. ADT indicator 2. Reverse button
Indicator
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
the portable power pack from the tool before you
remove entangled weeds or debris which the
reverse rotation function can not remove. Failure
to do so 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 entan-
gled in the tool.
25 ENGLISH
Mode Rotation speed
Cutter blade
Plastic blade
(305 mm)
High 0 - 7,000
-1
min
Medium 0 - 5,500
-1
min
Low 0 - 4,600
-1
min
Mode Cutting tool
ADT Cutter blade
Plastic blade
(305 mm)
Nylon cutting
head
Plastic blade
(255 mm)
Switch off the tool and disconnect
Nylon cutting
head
Plastic blade
(255 mm)
0 - 5,500
-1
min
0 - 5,000
-1
min
0 - 4,600
-1
min
Rotation
speed
3,500 - 7,000
-1
min
3,500 - 5,500
-1
min