Makita UR008G Instruction Manual page 17

To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the cutting tool stops.
► Fig.9: 1. Speed indicator 2. ADT indicator
3. Reverse button
NOTE: During the reverse rotation, the tool operates
only for a short period of time and then automatically
stops.
NOTE: Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns
to regular direction when you start the tool again.
NOTE: If you tap the reverse button while the cutting
tool is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at our service center.
CAUTION:
This brake system is not a substi-
tute for the protector. Never use the tool without
the protector. An unguarded cutting tool may result
in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant rota-
tion speed regardless of load conditions.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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.
WARNING:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the handle
1. Attach the upper and lower clamps on the damper.
2. Put the handle on the upper clamp and fix it with
hex socket head bolts as illustrated.
► Fig.10: 1. Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle 3. Upper
clamp 4. Damper 5. Lower clamp
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause
injury and/or damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as illustrated to
keep it from being lost.
► Fig.11: 1. Hex wrench
Correct combination of the cutting
tool and the protector
CAUTION:
Always use the correct combi-
nation of cutting tool and the protector. A wrong
combination may not protect you from the cutting tool,
flying debris, and stones. It can also affect the bal-
ance of the tool and result in an injury.
Cutting tool
Nylon cutting head
Plastic blade
Installing the protector
WARNING:
guard illustrated in place. Failure to do so can
cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure yourself on
the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.12: 1. Clamp 2. Protector 3. Cutter
Installing the cutting tool
CAUTION:
Always use the supplied wrenches
to remove or to install the cutting tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the hex wrench
inserted into the tool head after installing the
cutting tool.
NOTE: The type of the cutting tool(s) supplied as
the standard accessory varies depending on the
countries. The cutting tool is not included in some
countries.
NOTE: Turn the tool upside down so that you can
replace the cutting tool easily.
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Protector
Never use the tool without the