Makita DUR192L Instruction Manual page 13

Cutting tools
Do not use a cutting tool which is not recom-
1.
mended by us.
2. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the
job in hand.
— Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads)
are suitable for trimming lawn grass.
— Never use other blades including metal
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
3. Only use the cutting tool that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
4. Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
5. Always use the cutting attachment guard prop-
erly suited for the cutting attachment used.
Take care against injury from any device
6.
fitted for trimming the filament line length.
After extending new cutter line always return
the machine to its normal operating position
before switching on.
Vibration
1. People with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling
asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sen-
sation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any
of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
2. To reduce the risk of "white finger disease",
keep your hands warm during operation and
well maintain the tool and accessories.
Transport
1. Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
2. When transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
zontal position by holding the shaft.
3. When transporting the tool in a vehicle, prop-
erly secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise
damage to the tool and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
1. Have your tool serviced by our authorized
service center, always using only genuine
replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor
maintenance can shorten the life of the tool and
increase the risk of accidents.
2. Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
3. Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never
use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like for the purpose. Discoloration, deformation
or cracks of the plastic components may result.
4. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.
5. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authorized service center for such work.
6. Always use our genuine spare parts and acces-
sories only. Using parts or accessories supplied
by a third party may result in the tool breakdown,
property damage and/or serious injury.
7. Request our authorized service center to inspect
and maintain the tool at regular interval.
8. Always keep the tool in good working condi-
tion. Poor maintenance can result in inferior per-
formance and shorten the life of the tool.
9. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
10. After use, disconnect the battery cartridge
from the tool and check for damage.
Storage
1. Before storing the tool, perform full clean-
ing and maintenance. Remove the battery
cartridge.
2. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
tion out of reach of children.
3. Do not prop the tool against something, such
as a wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and
cause an injury.
First aid
1. Always have a first-aid kit close by.
Immediately replace any item taken from the
first aid kit.
2. When asking for help, give the following
information:
— Place of the accident
— What happened
— Number of injured persons
— Nature of the injury
— Your name
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
2.
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
4.
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
5.
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
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