Electrical safety Wear protective gloves. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power Steeltoed safety boots are recommended. tools.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, of tools allow you to become complacent and clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Save all warnings and instruc- Work area safety tions for future reference. Operate the tool under good visibility and day- light conditions only. Do not operate the tool in darkness or fog. Intended use Do not operate the tool in explosive atmo- This tool is only intended for cutting grass, spheres, such as in the presence of flammable weeds, bushes and undergrowth.
10. Do not replace the battery with wet hands. During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the tool on your right side firmly. Do not replace the battery in the rain. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 12. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid balance at all times.
22. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut- ting tool is not touching the ground and other obstacles such as a tree. 23. During operation always hold the tool with both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand during use.
First aid When transporting the tool in a vehicle, prop- erly secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise Always have a first-aid kit close by. damage to the tool and other baggage may result. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid kit.
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Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
Tool / battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection WARNING: system. This system automatically cuts off power to Always be sure that the tool is the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will switched off and the battery cartridge is removed automatically stop during operation if the tool is placed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Indicating the remaining battery Main power switch capacity Tap the main power button to turn on the tool. To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- button until the speed indicator goes off. cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. ► 1 .
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To start ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the UR007G ADT indicator turns on. After that, tap the main power button to select the cutting tool attached to the tool.
Reverse button for debris removal ASSEMBLY WARNING: Switch off the tool and remove WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is the battery cartridge before you remove entan- switched off and battery cartridge is removed gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation before carrying out any work on the tool.
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For UR007G When not in use, store the hex wrench as illustrated to keep it from being lost. Attach the upper and lower clamps on the damper. UR006G Put the handle on the upper clamp and fix it with hex socket head bolts as illustrated. ► 1 . Hex socket head bolt 2. Handle 3. Upper clamp 4.
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For nylon cutting head / plastic blade Correct combination of the cutting tool and the protector CAUTION: Take care not to injure yourself on the cutter for cutting the nylon cord. CAUTION: Always use the correct combi- Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts. After nation of cutting tool and the protector.
Cutter blade Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear case to lock the spindle. Rotate the spindle until the hex wrench is fully inserted. CAUTION: When handling a cutter blade, always wear gloves and put the blade cover on the blade. CAUTION: The cutter blade must be well pol- ished, and free of cracks or breakage.
Attaching the shoulder harness Nylon cutting head NOTICE: WARNING: Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon Be extremely careful to maintain cutting head. control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
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► 1 . Buckle ► 1 . Buckle For UR007G Adjusting the hanger position Clasp the hook on the shoulder harness to tool's ring and hanger. For UR006G only For more comfortable handling of the tool, you can change the hanger position.
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UR006G 750 mm 100-300 mm 750 mm The hanger position from the ground UR007G The cutting tool position from the ground The horizontal distance between the hanger and the unguarded part of the cutting tool Correct handling of the tool...
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.
► 1 . Arrow on the protector 2. Arrow on the blade TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Motor does not run.
The use of any other accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury. CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.