Makita UR100DZ Manuel D'instructions page 16

Cutting the grass near tree, block,
brick, or stone
Hold and tilt the grass trimmer at a height where the
spool or blade does not touch the ground. Cut the grass
using the nylon cord tip or plastic blade like knocking
the ground.
► Fig.30
NOTICE:
When cutting the grass, move the
grass trimmer around the tree or blocks so that
the nylon cord or blade does not touch the tree or
blocks. It is recommended to keep the tool more than
5 cm away from the tree or block. If the nylon cord or
blade touch the tree or block, the nylon cord may be
torn or the blade may wear out rapidly. If the nylon
cord is torn in the spool, set the nylon cord again
referring to the replacement procedure in this manual.
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.
► Fig.31: 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.
► Fig.32: 1. Buckle
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING:
Use nylon cord with diameter specified in "SPECIFICATIONS" only. Never use heavier line,
metal wire, rope or the like. Use recommended nylon cord only, otherwise it may cause damage to the tool and
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Make sure that the cover of the nylon cutting head is secured to the housing properly as
described below. Failure to properly secure the cover may cause the nylon cutting head to fly apart resulting in
serious personal injury.
Replace the nylon cord if the cord is not feeding any more.
► Fig.38: (1) Up to 8 m (2) 70 - 80 mm
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:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
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
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.
► Fig.33: 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.
► Fig.34: 1. Wire guard
► Fig.35: 1. Front grip 2. Shaft
► Fig.36: 1. Hole
Replacing the plastic blade
If the plastic blade is worn out, replace it with a new
one. To install the plastic blade, align the direction of the
blade with the mark on the plastic blade head, and then
insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click.
To remove the plastic blade, perform the installation
procedure in reverse.
► Fig.37: 1. Blade 2. Mark
NOTE: If the plastic blade is worn out, the vibration
increases when the machine is operated with no-load.
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Always be sure that the tool is