Specifications; Safety Warnings; Important Safety Instructions - Makita RU03 Instruction Manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

SPECIFICATIONS

Model:
No load speed
(without cutting tool)
Overall length
(without cutting tool)
Nylon cord diameter
Applicable cutting tool and
cutting diameter
Rated voltage
Standard battery cartridge
Charger
Net weight
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi-
est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Important safety instructions

WARNING:
When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.
Read All Instructions
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
General instructions
1. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the string
trimmer or these instructions to operate the
tool. String trimmers are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
2. Be sure that anyone who is to operate the
string trimmer has first read the instruction
manual.
3. Use the string trimmer with the utmost care
and attention.
4. Operate the string trimmer only if you are in
good physical condition. Perform all work
calmly and carefully. Use common sense
and keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Nylon cutting head
(P/N 198852-2)
Plastic blade head
(P/N 198847-5)
D.C. 10.8 V - 12 V max
BL1016 / BL1021B / BL1041B
DC10SB / DC10WD
5. Never operate the string trimmer when tired,
feeling ill or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
6. Avoid accidentally starting:
— Ensure the switch is in the off posi-
tion before installing the battery pack.
Inserting the battery pack into the string
trimmer with the switch on invites accidents.
— Carrying the string trimmer with your
finger on the switch invites accidents.
7. The string trimmer should be switched off
immediately if it shows any signs of abnormal
operation.
8. Disconnect the battery from the string trimmer
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories or storing. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the sting
trimmer accidentally.
9. Don't force the tool. It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
10. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
11. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
12. Store idle appliances indoors.
13. Keep fingers away from switch trigger when
not operating the tool and when moving from
one operating position to another.
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RU03
10,000 /min
835 - 1,185 mm
(32-7/8 - 46-3/4")
1.65 mm
(1/16")
260 mm
(10-1/4")
230 mm
(9")
1.9 - 2.1 kg
(4.2 - 4.4 lbs)