Starting The Operation - Makita UR101C Instruction Manual

UR101C
► Fig.35: 1. Plug 2. Socket 3. Triangle marking
UR201C
► Fig.36: 1. Plug 2. Socket 3. Triangle marking
6. Adjust the cord length using the holder as
necessary.
► Fig.37: 1. Holder
The cord length is properly adjusted when you can;
— swing the tool without any hinderance by the cord;
— swing the tool without letting the cord flopping and;
— disconnect the plug from the socket without taking
off the shoulder harness of the portable power pack.
CAUTION:
Allow the cord to have a appro-
priate play between the tool and portable power
pack. If the play is too little, the tool movement may
be hindered. If the play is too much, the cord may be
caught by other object and result in accident.
Adjusting the hanger position
For UR101C only
For more comfortable handling of the tool, you can
change the hanger position.
1. Loosen the screw on the hanger and slide it to a
comfortable working position.
► Fig.38: 1. Hanger 2. Screw 3. Cord
NOTICE:
When adjusting the hanger position,
also adjust the cord position.
2. Adjust the hanger position as shown in the figure
and then tighten the screw.
► Fig.39
1 The hanger position from the ground
2 The cutting tool position from the ground
3 The horizontal distance between the hanger
and the unguarded part of the cutting tool

Starting the operation

CAUTION:
Before operation, finish adjusting
the working position by following the instructions
in the section for the working position.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the buckles on the waist belt is locked and the
tool is securely attached to the hook of the hang-
ing band.
CAUTION:
Always press the main power but-
ton to turn on the tool immediately before cutting
grass. Failure to do so may cause personal injury
due to unintentional start up.
1. Install the battery cartridge(s) to the portable
power pack.
► Fig.40: 1. Portable power pack 2. Battery cartridge
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of your
portable power pack for how to install the battery
cartridges.
2. Press the power button on the portable power
pack. The main power lamp will light up.
► Fig.41: 1. Main power lamp 2. Power button
3.
Wear the shoulder harness of the portable power
pack and lock the buckle on the waist belt.
► Fig.42
4. Attach the tool to the shoulder harness using
the hook on the hanging band. Be sure to hook on the
hanger of the tool.
UR101C
► Fig.43: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
UR201C
► Fig.44: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
5. Insert the plug of the tool into the socket of the
portable power pack.
When inserting, align the triangle marking on both the
plug and the socket.
UR101C
► Fig.45: 1. Plug 2. Socket 3. Triangle marking
UR201C
► Fig.46: 1. Plug 2. Socket 3. Triangle marking
6. Tap the main power button to turn on the tool.
The tool is ready to operate. The tool will run when you
pull the switch trigger.
► Fig.47: 1. Main power button
CAUTION:
When suspending the operation,
always turn off the tool and remove the plug from
the socket. Failure to do so may cause personal
injury due to unintentional start up.
When quitting the operation, press and hold the main
power button until the speed indicator goes off and then
perform the above procedure in reverse.
Correct handling of the tool
WARNING:
right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury caused by kickback.
WARNING:
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
WARNING:
than 15m (50 ft) distance between operators when
two or more operators work in one area. Also,
arrange a person to observe the distance between
operators. If someone or an animal enters the
working area, immediately stop the operation.
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Always position the tool on your
Be extremely careful to maintain
To avoid accident, leave more