Operation - Makita DUR190U Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Always use the supplied wrenches
to install/remove the cutting tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
inserted into the tool head after installing the
cutting tool.
Adjusting the handle/hanger
position
Adjust the handle and hanger position to obtain com-
fortable handling of the tool.
For DUR190U and DUR191U
Adjust the handle/hanger position so that the tool
comes within the range as shown below.
► Fig.26
1 The hanger position from the ground
2 The cutting tool position from the ground
3 The horizontal distance between the hanger and the
unguarded part of the cutting tool
Loosen the hex socket head bolts on the bottom of the
handle holder. Move the handle to a comfortable work-
ing position and then tighten the bolts.
► Fig.27: 1. Handle holder 2. Hex socket head bolt
3. Handle
Loosen the Hex socket head bolts on the hanger. Move
the hanger to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolts.
► Fig.28: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Hanger
For DUR190L and DUR191L
Loosen the hex socket head bolts on the handle. Move
the handle to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolts.
► Fig.29: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle
Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger. Move
the hanger to a comfortable working position and then
tighten the bolt.
► Fig.30: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Hanger
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.31: 1. Hex wrench
For DUR190L and DUR191L only
► Fig.32: 1. Handle 2. Hex wrench

OPERATION

Attaching the shoulder harness
CAUTION:
Always use the shoulder harness
attached to the tool. Before operation, adjust the
shoulder harness according to the user size to
prevent fatigue.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the shoulder harness is properly attached to the
hanger on the tool.
Connect the hook of the shoulder harness to the hanger
and put the shoulder harness on. Make sure that the
tool is held securely by the shoulder harness.
DUR190U and DUR191U
► Fig.33: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
DUR190L and DUR191L
► Fig.34: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
Detachment
The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release.
DUR190U and DUR191U
► Fig.35: 1. Strip
Pull out the strip release the tool from the shoulder
harness.
DUR190L and DUR191L
► Fig.36: 1. Buckle
Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the
tool from the shoulder harness.
Correct handling of the tool
WARNING:
right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
WARNING:
than 15m (50 ft) distance between operators when
two or more operators work in one area. Also,
arrange a person to observe the distance between
operators. If someone or an animal enters the
working area, immediately stop the operation.
21 ENGLISH
Always position the tool on your
Be extremely careful to maintain
To avoid accident, leave more