Cutting Attachments - Makita DUR361U Instruction Manual

8. Remove any adjusting key, wrench or blade cover
before turning the tool on. An accessory left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
Operation
1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the tool
immediately.
2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,
vibration) during operation, switch off the tool. Do
not use the tool until the cause is recognized and
solved.
3. The cutting attachment continues to rotate for a
short period after turning the tool off. Don't rush to
contact the cutting attachment.
4. During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep
the tool on your right side firmly.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Watch for hidden obstacles such as
tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling.
6. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
7. If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the
condition before continuing work. Check the
controls and safety devices for malfunction. If
there is any damage or doubt, ask our authorized
service center for the inspection and repair.
8. Do not touch the gear case. The gear case
becomes hot during operation.
9. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by
fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-minute
rest every hour.
10. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short time,
always remove
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
11. If grass or branches get caught between the
cutting attachment and guard, always turn the
tool off and remove the battery cartridge before
cleaning. Otherwise the cutting attachment may
rotate unintentionally and cause serious injury.
12. If the cutting attachment hits stones or other hard
objects, immediately turn the tool off. Then
remove the battery cartridge and inspect the
cutting attachment.
13. Check the cutting attachment frequently during
operation for cracks or damages. Before the
inspection, remove the battery cartridge and wait
until the cutting attachment stops completely.
Replace damaged
immediately, even if it has only superficial cracks.
14. Never cut above waist height.
15. Before starting the cutting operation, wait until the
cutting attachment reaches a constant speed
after turning the tool on.
the battery cartridge.
cutting attachment
16. When using metal blades, swing the tool evenly
in half-circle from right to left, like using a scythe.
17. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.

Cutting attachments

1. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the job
in hand.
− Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads)
are suitable for trimming lawn grass.
− Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds,
high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood,
thicket, and the like.
− Never use other blades including metal multi-
piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It may
result in serious injury.
2. Always use the cutting attachment guard properly
suited for the cutting attachment used.
3. When using metal blades, avoid "kickback" and
always prepare for an accidental kickback. See
the section "Kickback."
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a
caught or bound cutting blade. Once it occurs, the
tool is thrown sideway or toward the operator at
great force and it may cause serious injury.
2. Kickback occurs particularly when applying the
blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock to solids,
bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.
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3. To avoid kickback:
− Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o'clock.
− Never apply the segment between 12 and 2
o'clock.
− Never apply the segment between 11 and 12
o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless
the operator is well trained and experienced
and does it at his/her own risk.
− Never use cutting blades close to solids,
such as fences, walls, tree trunks and stones.
− Never use cutting blades vertically, for such
operations as edging and trimming hedges.
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