Makita DUR187L Instruction Manual

14 ENGLISH
PARTS DESCRIPTION
►Fig.4
1 Battery cartridge 2 Lock-off lever 3 Switchtrigger 4 Hanger
5 Handle 6 Protector (cutting tool
guard)
7 Wireguard 8 Lock lever
(DUR188U and
DUR188L only)
9 Joint cover
(DUR188U and
DUR188L only)
10 Cap
(DUR188U and
DUR188L only)
11 Speedindicator 12 Auto speed control
indicator
13 Power lamp 14 Main power button 15 Reverse button 16 Shoulderharness
* The shape of the protector varies depending on the country.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may
resultinseriouspersonalinjuryfromaccidentalstart-up.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipoffyourhands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
andapersonalinjury.
►Fig.5: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjuryto
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motortoextendtoolandbatterylife.Thetoolwillauto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Status Indicator lamps
On Off Blinking
Overload
Overheat
Over
discharge
Overload protection
If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, and the middle indicators start blinking and
the tool automatically stops.
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 or
battery
There are two types of overheating; tool overheating
andbatteryoverheating.Whenthetooloverheating
occurs,allspeedindicatorsblink.Whenthebatteryover
heating occurs, indicator blinks.
If the overheating occurs, the tool stops automatically.
Let the tool and/or battery cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
Whenthebatterycapacitybecomeslow,thetoolstops
automatically and indicator blinks.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are
operated, remove the batteries from the tool and charge
the batteries.

Makita DUR187L Specifications

General

Flowerguard	Yes
Product color	Black, Blue, Silver
Rotational speed	6000 RPM
Vibration emission	2.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	74 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	300 mm
Sound pressure level uncertainty	6 dB
Battery charger included	No
Power source	Battery
Battery voltage	18 V

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	232 mm
Width	258 mm
Length	1805 mm
Weight	3600 g