Functional Description - Makita DUR142L Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking the functions on the tool. Failure to switch
off and remove the battery cartridge may result in
serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
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 when
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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.
Power switch action
WARNING:
Before inserting the battery cartridge in the tool,
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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
turning the lock-off lever. This can cause switch
breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does not
actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious
personal injury.
Fig.2
Push the power button on the housing so that the tool is
powered on and power indicator lights.
Fig.3
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, turn the lock-off lever and then 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 and
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battery cartridge is removed before removing weeds
or debris entangled in the tool 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.
Fig.4
This tool has a reversing switch which is only provided to
change the direction of rotation so that it can be used to
remove weeds and debris entangled in the tool. To operate the
tool normally the "A" side of the switch should be depressed.
To remove weeds and debris that are jammed in the rotating
head the tool can be reversed by depressing the "B" side of
the switch. In the reverse position the tool will only operate for
a short period of time and automatically shut off.
NOTICE:
Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
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Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage it.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.5
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted from3,500 min
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to 6,000 min with the speed adjusting dial.
Turn the speed adjusting dial clockwise for higher speed,
and counterclockwise for lower speed.
Battery protection system
(Lithium-ion battery with star marking)
Fig.6
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under one of the following conditions:
Overloaded:
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The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is
overheated. In this situation, let the battery
cool before pulling the switch trigger again.
Low battery voltage:
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The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
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