Makita DUM111 Manuel D'instructions page 16

Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp blinks or lights up when the remain-
ing battery capacity is low or empty. The indicator lamp
also lights up when the tool becomes overloaded.
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamp
Lamp status and action to be taken
Indicator lamp
The lamp blinks The remaining bat-
red. tery capacity is low.
The lamp lights up The tool has
red. * stopped because
the remaining
battery capacity is
empty.
The tool has stopped
due to overload.
* The time at which the indicator lamp lights up varies depending
on the temperature around the work area and the battery car-
tridge conditions.
Adjusting the shearing height (for
grass shear)
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
When changing the shearing
height, be sure to attach the blade cover and be
careful not to trap fingers between the tool and
grass receiver.
The shearing height can be set to three levels (15 mm,
20 mm, and 25 mm) by changing the fixed position of
the grass receiver. The shearing height without the
grass receiver is about 10 mm.
1. Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the tool.
► Fig.5: 1. Grass receiver
2. Change the fixed position of the grass receiver by
moving it in the direction of the arrow.
► Fig.6
NOTE: The shearing height value is a guideline. The
actual shearing height may vary depending on the
condition of the lawn or the ground.
NOTE: Try a test shearing in a less conspicuous
place to get your desired height.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
When replacing the shear blades,
always wear gloves and attach the blade cover so
that your hands and face do not directly contact
the blades.
NOTICE:
When replacing the shear blades, do
not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
Status Action to be taken
Charge the battery.
Charge the battery.
Turn off the tool.
Installing or removing the blade cover
CAUTION:
Be careful not to touch the blades
when installing or removing the blade cover.
To remove the blade cover, pull it slightly, and then slide
it sideways. To install the blade cover, perform the steps
in reverse.
► Fig.7
Installing or removing the grass receiver
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
grass receiver, be sure to attach the blade cover
and be careful not to trap your fingers between
the tool and grass receiver.
Installing the grass receiver
1. Hook the hinge of the grass receiver on the groove
of the tool.
► Fig.8: 1. Hinge 2. Grass receiver
2.
Align the protrusions on the grass receiver with
the grooves on the tool by sliding the grass receiver
toward the front of the tool and moving it in the direction
of the arrow.
► Fig.9
NOTICE:
Do not attach the hinge of the grass
receiver to the tool forcibly after aligning the pro-
trusions on the grass receiver with the grooves
on the tool.
Removing the grass receiver
1.
Release the protrusions on the grass receiver
from the grooves on the tool while sliding the grass
receiver toward the front of the tool.
► Fig.10: 1. Grass receiver
2. Release the hinge of the grass receiver from the
tool.
Installing or removing the shear
blades for grass shear
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear blades
such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
Removing the shear blades
1. Remove the grass receiver if it's installed. Place
the tool upside down.
► Fig.11
2.
While pressing the lock lever, turn the undercover
counterclockwise until
with on the lock lever.
► Fig.12: 1. Undercover 2. Lock lever
3. Remove the undercover, shear blades, and crank.
► Fig.13: 1. Undercover 2. Shear blades 3. Crank
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on the undercover is aligned