Fig.10 - Makita DUR142L Instruction Manual

Mounting the attachment pipe
Only for model DUR183L
► Fig.13: 1. Joint 2. Lock lever 3. Joint cover 4. Lever
5. Pipe (Cutting tool side)
To mount the attachment to a power unit:
1. Make sure that the lever is not tightened.
2. To open the entrance of the joint, depress the joint
cover.
► Fig.14: 1. Lock lever 2. Concave portion
3. Protrusion
3. Align the protrusion on the pipe (cutting tool side )
with the concave portion of the joint part.
4. Insert the attachment pipe into the joint part. Make
sure that the surface of the lock lever is horizontal
to the pipe.
5. Tighten the lever firmly as shown.
To remove the attachment, loosen the lever, press the
front part of the lock lever and then slide the pipe.
Installing the grip
► Fig.15: 1. Grip 2. Hex bolts 3. Cover 4. Clamps
5. Cutting tool side 6. Spacer
Fit the grip onto the shaft pipe and tighten it with two
hex bolts. Make sure that the spacer on the shaft pipe is
located between the grip assembly and the other grip.
Do not remove or shrink the spacer.
CAUTION:
• For model DUR183L, never install the grip on
the joint.
Installing the guard
WARNING:
• Never use the tool without the guard illus-
trated in place. Failure to do so can cause
serious personal injury.
► Fig.16
► Fig.17: 1. Grooves 2. Protector
Align the protrusions on the protector with the grooves
of the motor housing.
► Fig.18: 1. Concave portions 2. Protector holder
3. Protrusions
Align the protrusions on the protector holder with the
concave portions of the motor housing. Insert the pro-
tector holder to the motor housing.
► Fig.19: 1. Hex bolts
After attaching the protector and the protector holder to
the motor housing, tighten the hex bolts securely.
Installing the wire guard
CAUTION:
• Before adjusting the wire guard, wait for the
cutting head comes to standstill. Do not adjust
the wire guard with your foot.
► Fig.20
To reduce the risk damaging the objects in front of the
cutting head, insert the wire guard so that it controls the
cutting range of the mowing line.
► Fig.21: 1. Holes 2. Wire guard
Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert
it into the holes of the protector.
NOTE:
• Do not expand the wire guard outward too
much. Otherwise it may break.
► Fig.22
When wire guard is not in use, lift it for the idle position.
Installing nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
• Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head.
Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the
nylon cutting head easily.
► Fig.23: 1. Nylon cutting head 2. Metal guard
3. Receive washer 4. Hex wrench
Insert the hex wrench through the hole on the protector
cover and the motor housing and rotate the receive
washer until it is locked with the hex wrench. Mount the
metal guard, the nylon cutting head onto the threaded
spindle directly and tighten it by turning it counterclock-
wise. Remove the hex wrench.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn the nylon cutting
head clockwise while holding the receive washer with
the hex wrench.
CAUTION:
• If during operation the nylon cutting
head accidentally impacts a rock or hard
object the trimmer should be stopped and
inspected for any damage. If the nylon cut-
ting head is damaged it should be replaced
immediately. Use of a damaged nylon cutting
head could result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION
Correct handling of tool
Attachment of shoulder harness
► Fig.24: 1. Buckle 2. Hook
Put the shoulder harness on. Then connect the buckles
on both the hook and the harness. Be sure that the
buckles click and lock completely in place.
Only for model DUR183L
► Fig.25: 1. Cap
When the cap is not in use, hang it on the hook.
Detachment
► Fig.26: 1. Buckle
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release.
Simply squeeze the sides and the buckle to release the
tool.
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