Cutting Attachments - Makita DUR365U Manual De Instrucciones

16. When using metal blades, swing the tool evenly in
half-circle from right to left, like using a scythe.
17. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.

Cutting attachments

1. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the job in
hand.
— Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads)
are suitable for trimming lawn grass.
— Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds,
high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood,
thicket, and the like.
— Never use other blades including metal
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
2. Always use the cutting attachment guard properly
suited for the cutting attachment used.
3. When using metal blades, avoid "kickback" and
always prepare for an accidental kickback. See
the section "Kickback".
4. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto the
blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a
caught or bound cutting blade. Once it occurs, the
tool is thrown sideway or toward the operator at
great force and it may cause serious injury.
2. Kickback occurs particularly when applying the
blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock to solids,
bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.
3. To avoid kickback:
— Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o'clock.
— Never apply the segment between 12 and 2
o'clock.
— Never apply the segment between 11 and 12
o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless
the operator is well trained and experienced
and does it at his/her own risk.
— Never use cutting blades close to solids,
such as fences, walls, tree trunks and
stones.
— Never use cutting blades vertically, for such
operations as edging and trimming hedges.
Vibration
1. People with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury to
blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration
may cause the following symptoms to occur in the
fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numb-
ness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration
of skin color or of the skin. If any of these symp-
toms occur, see a physician!
2. To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep
your hands warm during operation and well main-
tain the tool and accessories.
Transport
1. Before transporting the tool, turn it off and remove
the battery cartridge. Attach the cover to the cut-
ting blade.
2. When transporting the tool, carry it in a horizontal
position by holding the shaft.
3. When transporting the tool in a vehicle, properly
secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise damage to
the tool and other baggage may result.
MAINTENANCE
1. Have your tool serviced by our authorized service
center, always using only genuine replacement
parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can
shorten the life of the tool and increase the risk of
accidents.
2. Before doing any maintenance or repair work or
cleaning the tool, always turn it off and remove the
battery cartridge.
3. Always wear protective gloves when handling the
cutting blade.
4. Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for
the purpose. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
of the plastic components may result.
5. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.
6. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authorized service center for such work.
7. Always use our genuine spare parts and acces-
sories only. Using parts or accessories supplied
by a third party may result in the tool breakdown,
property damage and/or serious injury.
8. Request our authorized service center to inspect
and maintain the tool at regular interval.
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