Maintenance - Makita UR016G Instruction Manual

Adjusting the hanger position
For UR016G only
For more comfortable handling of the tool, you can
change the hanger position.
1. Loosen the hex socket head bolt on the hanger,
and slide the hanger to a comfortable working position.
► Fig.38: 1. Hanger 2. Hex socket head bolt
Adjust the hanger position as shown in the figure
2.
and then tighten the hex socket head bolt.
► 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
Correct handling of the tool
Always position the tool on your
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.
Be extremely careful to maintain
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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.
To avoid accident, leave more
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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.
If the cutting tool accidentally
CAUTION:
impacts a rock or hard object during operation,
stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the
cutting tool is damaged, replace it immediately.
Use of a damaged cutting tool may result in serious
personal injury.
Remove the blade cover from the
CAUTION:
cutter blade when cutting the grass.
Correct positioning and handling allow optimum control
and reduce the risk of injury caused by kickback.
UR016G
► Fig.40
UR017G
► Fig.41
When using a nylon cutting head (bump & feed
type)
The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To feed out the nylon cord, tap the cutting head against
the ground while rotating.
► Fig.42: 1. Most effective cutting area
The bump feed will not operate prop-
NOTICE:
erly if the nylon cutting head is not rotating.
NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while
tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord
by following the procedures in the section for the

maintenance.

MAINTENANCE
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switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove
the battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
NOTICE:
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the tool
Clean the tool by wiping off dust, dirt, or cut off grass
with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung
out. To avoid overheating of the tool, be sure to remove
the cut off grass or debris adhered to the vent of the
tool.
Replacing the nylon cord
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diameter specified in this instruction manual.
Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the
like. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool
and result in serious personal injury.
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head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord.
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nylon cutting head is secured to the housing
properly as described in this instruction manual.
Failure to properly secure the cover may cause the
nylon cutting head to fly apart resulting in serious
personal injury.
Replace the nylon cord if it is not fed any more. The
method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on
the type of the nylon cutting head.
95-M10L
► Fig.43
96-M10L
► Fig.44
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Always be sure that the tool is
Use only the nylon cord with
Always remove the nylon cutting
Make sure that the cover of the