Important Safety Instructions - Makita DUR141 Manuel D'instruction

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
No load speed (RPM)
Overall length
Cutting diameter with nylon cutting head
Rated voltage
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi-
est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Battery cartridge
Charger
• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of
residence.
WARNING:
Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges
and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.

Important safety instructions

WARNING:
When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.
Read All Instructions
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
General instructions
Never allow people unfamiliar with these
1.
instructions or children to use the machine.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the
operator. It is dangerous in the hands of untrained
users or children.
2. Be sure that anyone who is to operate the string
trimmer has first read the instruction manual.
3. Use the string trimmer with the utmost care
and attention.
Operate the string trimmer only if you are in
4.
good physical condition. Perform all work
calmly and carefully. Use common sense
and keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Model
Net weight
D.C.14.4 V Model
D.C.18 V Model
DUR141
6,000 /min
1,229 mm - 1,433 mm
2.6 - 2.9 kg
(5.7 - 6.3 lbs)
D.C. 14.4 V
BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B
DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF
5. Never operate the string trimmer when tired, feel-
ing ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6. Avoid accidentally starting:
— Ensure the switch is in the off posi-
tion before installing the battery pack.
Inserting the battery pack into the string
trimmer with the switch on invites accidents.
— Carrying the string trimmer with your
finger on the switch invites accidents.
7. The string trimmer should be switched off immedi-
ately if it shows any signs of abnormal operation.
Don't force the tool. It will do the job better and
8.
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
9. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
10. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
11. Store idle appliances indoors.
12. Keep fingers away from switch trigger when
not operating the tool and when moving from
one operating position to another.
Intended use of the tool
1. Use right tool. The cordless string trimmer
is only intended for cutting grass and light
weeds. It should not be used for any other
purpose such as edging or hedge cutting as
this may cause injury.
2 ENGLISH
DUR181
7,800 /min
(48-1/2" - 56-1/2")
260 mm
(10-1/4")
2.6 - 3.0 kg
(5.8 - 6.5 lbs)
D.C. 18 V
BL1430B