Makita DUR365UZ Manuel D'instructions page 13

NOTE:
• The tool does not work with only one battery cartridge.
Tool/battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
or battery is placed under one of the following conditions.
In some conditions, the indicators light up.
Overload protection
: On
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If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, the tool stops automatically, and all of the speed
indicators blink. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop
the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
: On
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When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically,
and all of the speed indicators and the battery indicator
blink about 60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool
down before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the tool does not operate even when the
switches are operated, remove the batteries from the tool
and charge the batteries.
Remaining battery capacity indication
(Fig. 6)
Press the check button to make the battery indicators
show the remaining battery capacities. The battery
indicators correspond to each battery.
: Off : Blinking
: Off : Blinking
Remaining battery capacity indication
Battery indicator status
: On : Off
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Power switch action
WARNING:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Operating a tool with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
Press and hold the main power button for some seconds
to turn on the tool. (Fig. 7)
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power button
again.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, grasp the right grip (the lock-off lever is
released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trigger. To
stop the tool, release the switch trigger. (Fig. 8)
NOTE:
• The tool is automatically turned off after the tool is left
one minute without any operations.
Speed adjusting (Fig. 9)
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main power
button.
Each time you tap the main power button, one of the
speed indicator lights up in order of Turtle (
Rabbit ( ).
is for low speed and
indicator for middle speed.
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
• Switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge
before you remove entangled weeds or debris
which the reverse rotation function can not
remove. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of
rotation. It is only for removing weeds and debris
entangled in the tool. (Fig. 10)
Remaining
battery
: Blinking
capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the
battery
), middle,
for high speed, and the middle
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