Makita DUR190U Instruction Manual

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20 ENGLISHOverload protectionIf the tool gets into one of the following situation, the tool auto-matically stops and the caution lamp starts blinking in red:— The tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other debris.— The cutting tool is locked or kicked back.— The main power button is turned on while theswitch trigger is being pulled.In this situation, release the switch trigger and removeentangled weeds or debris if necessary. After that, pullthe switch trigger again to resume.CAUTION: If you need to remove the entangledweeds on the tool or release the locked cutting tool,be sure to turn the tool off before you start.Overheat protection for tool or batteryIf the tool or battery cartridge is overheated, the toolstops automatically. When the tool or battery cartridge isoverheated, the speed indicator and ADT indicator go offand the caution lamp lights up in red. Let the tool and/orbattery cool down before turning the tool on again.Overdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stopsautomatically. The speed indicator and ADT indicator gooff and the caution lamp starts blinking in red.If the tool does not operate even when the switches are oper-ated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it.Indicating the remaining battery capacityOnly for battery cartridges with the indicator► Fig.6: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check buttonPress the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lampslight up for a few seconds.Indicator lamps RemainingcapacityLighted Off Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge thebattery.The batterymay havemalfunctioned.NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differ slightlyfrom the actual capacity.NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink whenthe battery protection system works.Main power switchTap the main power button to turn on the tool.To turn off the tool, press and hold the main powerbutton until the speed indicator goes off.► Fig.7: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power buttonNOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is leftwithout any operations for a certain period of time.Switch actionWARNING: Before installing the battery car-tridge on the tool, always check to see that theswitch trigger actuates properly and returns tothe "OFF" position when released. Operating a toolwith a switch that does not actuate properly can leadto loss of control and serious personal injury.CAUTION: Never put your finger on theswitch when carrying. The tool may start uninten-tionally and cause injury.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off lever is provided.To start the tool, grasp the handle (the lock-off lever isreleased by the grasp) and then pull the switch trigger.To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.DUR190U and DUR191U► Fig.8: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch triggerDUR190L and DUR191L► Fig.9: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch triggerNOTE: The tool is automatically turned off after thetool is left for a certain period without any operations.Speed adjustingYou can select the tool speed by tapping the mainpower button. Each time you tap the main power button,the level of speed will change.► Fig.10: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button3. ADT indicatorSpeed indicator Mode Rotation speedADT 3,500 - 6,000 min -1High 6,000 min -1Medium 5,100 min -1Low 3,500 min -1