Makita DUR369A Instruction Manual page 21

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 cartridge
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.
DUR369A
► Fig.8: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
DUR369L
► Fig.9: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
Speed adjusting
You can select 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.10: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed Mode
indicator
High
Medium
Low
Rotation speed
Cutter blade Nylon cutting
Plastic blade head
(305 mm) Plastic blade
(255 mm)
0 - 7,000 0 - 5,500
-1 -1
min min
0 - 5,500 0 - 5,000
-1 -1
min min
0 - 4,600 0 - 4,600
-1 -1
min min
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 chooses 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.11: 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.12: 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.
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Mode Cutting tool
ADT Cutter blade
Plastic blade
(305 mm)
Nylon cutting
head
Plastic blade
(255 mm)
Switch off the tool and remove
Rotation
speed
3,500 - 7,000
-1
min
3,500 - 5,500
-1
min