ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model BUR141 BUR181 No load speed 6,000 min 7,800 min Overall length 1,229 mm - 1,433 mm 1,229 mm - 1,433 mm Cutting diameter with nylon cutting head 260 mm 260 mm Net weight 2.9 kg / 3.0 kg 2.9 kg / 3.1 kg...
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This appliance is not intended for use by When using the tool, always wear sturdy persons (including children) with reduced shoes with a non-slip sole. This protects physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or against injuries and ensures a good footing. lack of experience and knowledge, unless Wear protective glasses or goggles.
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guard or other part that is damaged should be − before making any adjustments, changing properly repaired replaced accessories or storing; authorized service center unless indicated − whenever tool starts vibrating elsewhere in this manual. unusually; Switch on the motor only when hands and −...
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ENC007-7 Charge the battery cartridge once in every six months if you do not use it for a long period IMPORTANT SAFETY of time. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
Battery protection system (Lithium-ion FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION battery with star marking) WARNING: 1. Star marking Always be sure that the tool is switched off • and battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally Indication lamp pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, move the lock-off button forward and 1. Indication lamp pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. 012441 Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the battery cartridge capacity status.
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Nylon cutting head Installing the front grip NOTICE: 1. Front grip The bump feed will not operate properly if the • 2. Clamping nut Nylon cutting head is not rotating. 3. Hex bolt 1. Nylon cutting head 012394 Put the front grip on the front grip holder and secure it with a hex bolt and the clamping nut provided with the string trimmer as shown in the figure.
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a click is heard. Installing or removing the Nylon cutting head Winding a new Nylon cord on the spool WARNING: Before installing or removing the Nylon cutting • head (both spool cover and spool, and hereafter called this way), make sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed from the tool.
which leads to the motor under overload, resulting in damage to the trimmer. 012416 Bring the Nylon cord through the Nylon cord eyehole in the spool cover. 012399 1. Spool 2. Nylon cord 012417 012400 After installing the Nylon cutting head, make sure that CAUTION: the Nylon cord comes out by pressing the spool and Use the trimmer without getting the spool into...
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Cutting the grass near a tree, concrete block, 1. Motor housing brick or garden stone 2. Grip 012405 For using the tool as an edger, hold the shaft of the trimmer with one hand and turn the grip counter 012403 clockwise to loosen the shaft.
Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Nylon cutting head • Nylon cords • Shoulder strap •...