Nylon Cutting Head - Makita RU03 Instruction Manual

When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped
during operation, the lamp lights up in red. Refer to the
following table for the status and action to be taken for
the indication lamp.
Indication lamp Status
The lamp blinks This indicates the
in red. appropriate time to
replace the battery
cartridge when
the battery power
becomes low.
The lamp lights up This function works
in red. (Note 1) when the battery
power is almost
used up. At this
time, tool stops
immediately.
The lamp lights up Autostop due to
in red. (Note 1) overload.
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by
the temperature around the work area and the battery cartridge
conditions.

Nylon cutting head

NOTICE:
Do not bump the tool to the concrete or
asphalt surface. Bumping to this kind of objects
may cause the tool damage.
NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while
bumping the head, rewind or replace the nylon cord
by following the procedures in this manual.
NOTE: The bump and feed mechanism will not work
properly if the nylon cutting head is not rotating.
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► 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Cutter
The nylon cutting head has a bump and feed mecha-
nism. To feed the nylon cord, bump the cutting head
against the ground while the tool is running. As the
nylon cord is feeding out, it will automatically be cut to
the proper length by the cutter.
Plastic blade storage
Action to be taken
Recharge the
battery cartridge.
Recharge the
battery cartridge.
► 1. Plastic blade 2. Blade holder
Turn off the tool.
A plastic blade for replacement can be stored in the
blade holder of the tool. When storing or taking out the
blade, remove the battery cartridge.
Adjusting the position of the handle
and front grip
be sure to switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge from the tool. Failure to do so may
cause a personal injury.
Adjust the length of the shaft so that you can hold the
handle when lowering your right hand.
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► 1. Handle
To adjust the shaft length, open the lock lever, then
adjust the length of the shaft, and then close the lock
lever.
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CAUTION:
Before adjusting the shaft length,
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