Makita DUR361U Instruction Manual page 14

Remaining battery capacity indication
(Country specific)
Fig.5
Press the check button to make the battery indicators
show the remaining battery capacities. The battery
indicators correspond to each battery.
Remaining battery capacity indication
Battery indicators
(Battery 1 or Battery 2)
On Off
or
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Abnormal indications during use
Battery indicator
On Off
Battery 1 Battery 2
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The indicators show various states using the remaining
battery capacity indication.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge
the battery
Status
The tool may have
malfunctioned.
The tool may have
malfunctioned.
The protective function for
battery with star marking
operated (overheat).
Few remaining capacity,
charge the battery.
The tool detected an
abnormally high voltage.
Replace battery cartridge.
Power switch action
WARNING:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
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tool, 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
Operating a tool with a switch that does not
actuate properly can lead to loss of control and
serious personal injury.
Fig.6
Push the power button on the housing so that the tool is
powered on and power indicator lights.
For model DUR361U
Fig.7
For model DUR362L
Fig.8
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
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and 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.
For model DUR361U
Fig.9
For model DUR362L
Fig.10
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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can cause switch breakage.