Makita DUR189 Instruction Manual
Makita DUR189 Instruction Manual

Makita DUR189 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Grass Trimmer
DUR189
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Grass Trimmer DUR189 Read before use. Read before use.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUR189 Maximum speed 4,000/5,000/6,000 min (at each rotation speed level) Overall length 1,510 - 1,610 mm (without cutting tool) Nylon cord diameter 2.0 - 2.4 mm Applicable cutting tool and Nylon cutting head (P/N 300 mm cutting diameter...
  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Only for EU countries Ni-MH Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- Li-ion Due to the presence of hazardous com- ponents in the equipment, waste electrical ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase and electronic equipment, accumulators the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 4 the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 When using the tool, do not wear cloth work in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New gloves which may be entangled. The entangle- Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury.
  • Page 5: Additional Safety Warnings

    19. Maintain control of the machine and do not cutter or blade assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts increase the risk of injury. touch cutters, lines or blades and other haz- ardous moving parts while they are still in Follow instructions for changing accessories. motion. This reduces the risk of injury from mov- Improperly tightened blade securing nuts or bolts ing parts.
  • Page 6 physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or When using the tool, always wear sturdy shoes lack of experience and knowledge, unless they with a non-slip sole. This protects against have been given supervision or instruction injuries and ensures a good footing. concerning use of the appliance by a person Always wear protective goggles to protect responsible for their safety.
  • Page 7 Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within Starting up the tool the working range. Foreign particles may damage the cutting tool and can cause to be thrown away, resulting in a serious injury. 10. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off the motor and inspect the cutting tool.
  • Page 8 Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
  • Page 9: Parts Description

    PARTS DESCRIPTION Fig.4 Lock-off lever Battery cartridge Switch trigger Speed indicator Auto speed control Power lamp Main power button Reverse button indicator Hanger Lock sleeve Handle Protector (cutting tool guard) Shoulder harness To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the FUNCTIONAL battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place.
  • Page 10 Indicating the remaining battery CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge capacity fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. Only for battery cartridges with the indicator CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- forcibly.
  • Page 11 Press and hold the main power button for some sec- Speed adjusting onds to turn on the tool. To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main button again. power button. Each time you tap the main power button, the level of speed will change. Fig.7 ► 1 . Main power button Fig.9 To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally ► 1 .
  • Page 12: Nylon Cutting Head

    CAUTION: Make sure to tighten the lock sleeve before operation. Otherwise the tool may lose control and result in personal injury. To adjust the length of the shaft, turn the lock sleeve counterclockwise until the arrow mark on the lock sleeve indicates the unlock mark on the housing, and pull out or push in the shaft to the desired length. After adjustment, tighten the lock sleeve until the arrow mark on the lock sleeve indicates the lock mark on the housing.
  • Page 13 Make sure that the handle is located in the straight area Installing the wire guard of the shaft as shown in the figure. CAUTION: Before adjusting the wire guard, wait for the cutting head comes to standstill. Do not adjust the wire guard with your foot. Fig.14 Installing the protector Fig.17 WARNING:...
  • Page 14 Installing nylon cutting head NOTICE: Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic blade. Optional accessory CAUTION: If the nylon cutting head acciden- tally impacts a rock or hard object during oper- ation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Always be sure that the tool is switched off and battery cartridge is removed harness included in the tool package, but use the hanging band recommended by Makita. before attempting to perform inspection or main- tenance on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove If you put on the shoulder harness included in the...
  • Page 16 Wind all but about 100 mm (3 - 15/16″) of the Replacing the nylon cord cords, leaving the ends temporarily hooked through a notch on the side of the spool. WARNING: Use nylon cord with diameter specified in “SPECIFICATIONS” only. Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the like. Use rec- ommended nylon cord only, otherwise it may cause damage to the tool and result in serious personal 100 mm (3-15/16”)
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Motor does not run.
  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
  • Page 20 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885634-907 20240125 www.makita.com...

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