Main Power Switch - Makita DUR369A Betriebsanleitung

Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.6: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.

Main power switch

Tap the main power button to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button until the speed indicator goes off.
► Fig.7: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
NOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is left
without any operations for a certain period of time.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped
with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return the tool to our authorized service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge 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.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the main
power button and switch trigger when carrying the
tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause injury.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
DUR369A
► Fig.8: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
DUR369L
► Fig.9: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
Speed adjusting
You can select the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change. The tool automatically
adjusts the rotation speed according to the cutting tool
attached to the tool.
► Fig.10: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed Mode
indicator
High
Medium
Low
Automatic Torque Drive Technology
When you turn on the Automatic Torque Drive Technology
(ADT), the tool runs at optimum rotation speed and torque for
the condition of grass being cut. The tool automatically detects
the cutting tool attached and chooses a suitable rotation speed.
To start ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the
ADT indicator turns on.
To stop ADT, press and hold the reverse button until the
ADT indicator turns off.
► Fig.11: 1. ADT indicator 2. Reverse button
Indicator Mode
ADT
Rotation speed
Cutter blade Nylon cutting
Plastic blade head
(305 mm) Plastic blade
(255 mm)
0 - 7,000 0 - 5,500
-1 -1
min min
0 - 5,500 0 - 5,000
-1 -1
min min
0 - 4,600 0 - 4,600
-1 -1
min min
Cutting tool Rotation
speed
Cutter blade 3,500 - 7,000
-1
Plastic blade min
(305 mm)
Nylon cutting 3,500 - 5,500
-1
head min
Plastic blade
(255 mm)