Fig.1 - Makita DUR365U Instruction Manual

Avoid kickback.
Wear a helmet, goggles and ear protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.
Steeltoed safety boots are recommended.
Do not expose to moisture.
Top permissible tool speed.
Top permissible tool speed.
Only for EU countries
Ni-MH
Li-ion Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household waste
material!
In observance of the European Directives,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators
and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
and their implementation in accordance
with national laws, electric equipment and
batteries and battery pack(s) that have
reached the end of their life must be col-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Intended use
1. The cordless grass trimmer / brushcutter / string
trimmer is only intended for cutting grass, weeds,
bushes and undergrowth. It should not be used
for any other purpose such as edging or hedge
cutting as this may cause injury.
General instructions
1. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instruc-
tions, people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge to use the tool.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the tool.
2. Before starting the tool, read this instruction man-
ual to become familiar with the handling of the
tool.
3. Do not lend the tool to a person with insufficient
experience or knowledge regarding handling of
brushcutters and string trimmers.
4. When lending the tool, always attach this instruc-
tion manual.
5. Handle the tool with the utmost care and attention.
6. Never use the tool after consuming alcohol or
drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
7. Never attempt to modify the tool.
8. Follow the regulations about handling of brushcut-
ters and string trimmers in your country.
Personal protective equipment

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1. Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and pro-
tective gloves to protect yourself from flying debris
or falling objects.
2. Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent
hearing loss.
3. Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe opera-
tion, such as a work overall and sturdy, non-slip
shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
4. When touching the cutting blade, wear protec-
tive gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands
severely.
Work area safety
1. Operate the tool under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Do not operate the tool in dark-
ness or fog.
2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. The tool creates sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During the
cold season, beware of ice and snow and always
ensure secure footing.
4. During operation, keep bystanders or animals at
least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool as
soon as someone approaches.
5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
6. Before operation, examine the work area for
stones or other solid objects. They can be thrown
or cause dangerous kickback and result in serious
injury and/or property damage.
7. WARNING: Use of this product can create dust
containing chemicals which may cause respiratory
or other illnesses. Some examples of these chem-
icals are compounds found in pesticides, insec-
ticides, fertilizers and herbicides. Your risk from
these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
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