Cleaning The Tool - Makita RU03 Manual De Instrucciones

Using the grass trimmer as an edger
Using the grass trimmer as an edger is suitable for
cutting the grass growing along the bricks or blocks.
Pull down the wire guard and rotate the grass trimmer
180°.
As shown in the figure, while contacting the wire guard
with the ground, move the grass trimmer to cut the
grass. You can cut the grass efficiently by walking in
parallel along the bricks or blocks.
► 1. Wire guard
Detaching the shoulder harness
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the machine when detaching the shoul-
der harness.
CAUTION:
Before operation, adjust the
shoulder harness to the proper length to prevent
fatigue.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the tool is held
securely by the shoulder harness before
operation.
The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release. Squeeze the sides of the buckle to release the
tool from the shoulder harness.
► 1. Buckle
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
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.
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
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with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung
out. If the cut off grass is adhered to the motor housing,
be sure to remove it.
► 1. Motor housing
Storage
The hole in the handle is convenient for hanging the tool
from a nail or screw on the wall. Before storing the tool,
raise the wire guard, shorten the shaft, and then fold the
front grip.
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► 1. Wire guard
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Always be sure that the tool is
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
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