Makita BUR360 Instruction Manual page 10

Nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
• Do not attempt to bump feed the head while the tool is
operating at a high RPM. Bump feeding at a high RPM
may cause damage to the nylon cutting head.
• The bump feed will not operate properly if the head is
not rotating. (Fig. 10)
The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To feed the nylon cord, bump the cutting head against the
ground while rotating at a low RPM. The nylon cord is
automatically cut to the proper length by the cutter on the
protector.
NOTE:
• If the nylon cord does not feed out while bumping the
head, rewind/replace the nylon cord by following the
procedures described under "Maintenance".
• Do not bump the tool to the concrete or asphalt
surface. Bumping to this kind of objects may cause the
tool damage.
Battery remaining capacity indicator (only
for models with Battery BL3622A)
Battery BL3622A is equipped with the battery remaining
capacity indicator. (Fig. 11)
Press the CHECK button to indicate the battery remaining
capacity. The indicator lamps will light up for
approximately three seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off Blinking
E
011713
• When only the lowermost indicator lamp (next to the
"E") blinks, or when none of the indicator lamps light
up, the battery capacity has run out, so the tool does
not operate. In these cases, charge the battery or
replace the empty battery with a fully charged one.
• When two or more indicator lamps do not light even
after charging is complete, which means that the
battery has reached the end of its service life.
• When the upper two and lower two indicator lamps light
alternately, the battery may be malfunctioning. Contact
your local Makita authorized service center.
NOTE:
• The indicated capacity may be lower than the actual
level during use or immediately after using the tool.
10
Remaining capacity
70% to 100%
F
45% to 70%
20% to 45%
0% to 20%
Charge the battery.
The battery may have
malfunctioned.
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove
the battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
• Never start the tool unless it is completely
assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially
assembled state may result in serious personal injury
from accidental start-up.
Installing the handle (Fig. 12)
Fit the grip onto the shaft pipe and tighten them with two
screws. 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.
NOTE:
• In some countries, the spacer is not provided with the
tool. In that case, align the handle to further side of the
line which is indicated by the arrow marks.
Installing the protector (guard) (Fig. 13)
WARNING:
• Never use the tool without the protector illustrated
in place. Failure to do so can cause serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to contact the sharp nylon cord
cutter on the protector while installing. Contact with
the cutter could result in personal injury. (Fig. 14)
Set the protector so that the rib of the shaft fits into the
groove of the protector. Then fix the protector and the
protector cover to the clamp with two bolts as shown.
Tighten the right and left bolts evenly.
Installing nylon cutting head
CAUTION:
• Only use the nylon cutting head with the protector.
Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury.
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. 15)
Before you mount the nylon cutting head, turn the cutter
holder until you can see a slit under the hole. Insert the
lock key through the hole so that the base does not turn.
Then screw the cutting head clockwise with holding the
lock key until the cutting head is locked firmly. After the
cutting head is mounted, remove the lock key. Make sure
that the cutting head is tightly attached to the tool before
use.
To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it
counterclockwise while holding the lock key.