Makita UR012G Instruction Manual page 20

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Main power switch
Tap the main power button to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button until the speed indicator goes off.
► Fig.7: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
NOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is left
without any operations for a certain period of time.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the tool
to our authorized service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the main
power button and switch trigger when carrying
the tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause
injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.8: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change. The tool automatically
adjusts the rotation speed according to the cutting tool
attached to the tool.
► Fig.9: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed
indicator
Automatic Torque Drive Technology
When you turn on the Automatic Torque Drive
Technology (ADT), the tool runs at optimum rotation
speed and torque for the condition of grass being cut.
The tool automatically detects the cutting tool attached
and choose a suitable rotation speed.
To start ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the
ADT indicator turns on.
To stop ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the
ADT indicator turns off.
► Fig.10: 1. ADT indicator 2. Reverse button
Indicator
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation
function can not remove. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of
rotation. It is only for removing weeds and debris entan-
gled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the switch trigger while depressing the lock-off lever
when the cutting tool is stopped. The speed indicators
and ADT indicator start blinking, and the cutting tool
rotates in reverse direction when you pull the switch
trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the cutting tool stops.
► Fig.11: 1. Speed indicator 2. ADT indicator
3. Reverse button
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Mode Rotation speed
Cutter blade/
Plastic blade
High 0 -
-1
6,800 min
Medium 0 -
-1
5,000 min
Low 0 -
-1
3,500 min
Mode Cutting tool
ADT Cutter blade
Plastic blade
Nylon cutting
head
Switch off the tool and remove
Nylon cutting
head
0 -
-1
5,000 min
0 -
-1
4,200 min
0 -
-1
3,500 min
Rotation
speed
3,500 -
-1
6,800 min
3,500 -
-1
5,000 min