Makita HKU01 Instruction Manual page 9

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the transport wheel is in the
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transporting position before you adjust the drag bar.
1. Remove the stopper which holds the drag bar.
2. Adjust the position of the drag bar, then hold the
position with the stopper.
Positioning guide
Deep cultivation - A
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Middle depth cultivation - B
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Shallow cultivation - C
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Transport position - D
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NOTE:
If the field is solid and the tool advances too fast, set
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the drag bar at the deep cultivation position - A. If the
field is soft and the blade sinks in the field, set the
drag bar at the shallow cultivation position - C.
When you transport the tool, place the drag bar at
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transport position - D.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
Never start the tool unless it is completely
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assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially
assembled state may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the drag bar and stopper
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To install the drag bar with stopper, refer to the section
titled "Drag bar" in FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
1. Drag bar
2. Stopper
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Setting the lock key
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To set the lock key, refer to the section titled "Power
switch action" in FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
Assembling and adjusting the angle of the
handle
CAUTION:
Always perform the adjusting on the flat surface to
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avoid accidents.
Always be sure that the transport wheel is in the
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transporting position before you adjust the angle of
the handle.
Always hold the handle while adjusting, or the
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handle may fall on person and cause injuries.
When adjusting the angle of the handle, be careful
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not to have your thumb and fingers pinched
between the handle and the frame.
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1. Lock key
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1. Handle locking
knob
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1. Corn spring
2. Handle locking
knob
3. Frame
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