Makita DUR364L User Manual

15 ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched
o󰀨 and battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to perform inspection or main-
tenance on the tool.Failuretoswitcho󰀨and
remove the battery cartridge may result in seri-
ouspersonalinjuryfromaccidentalstart-up.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING: Use nylon cord with diameter
specied in “SPECIFICATIONS” only. Never use
heavier line, metal wire, rope or the like. Use rec-
ommended 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
yapartresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.
For 95-M8R
1. Pressonthehousinglatchesinwardtolifto󰀨the
cover, then remove the spool.
►Fig.22: 1. Latch 2. Cover
2. Prepare approximately 3 m (9 ft) of new nylon
cord. Fold the new nylon cord with one end become
approximately 80 mm (3-1/8") longer than the other
end. Then hook the new nylon cord into the notch in the
center of the spool.
Windbothendsrmlyaroundthespoolinthedirection
of the head rotation (right-hand direction indicated by
RH on the side of the spool).
►Fig.23: 1. Spool
3. Wind all but about 100 mm (3 - 15/16") of the
cords, leaving the ends temporarily hooked through a
notch on the side of the spool.
►Fig.24
4. Mount the spool in the housing so that the grooves
and protrusions on the spool match up with those in the
housing. Keep the side with letters on the spool visible
on the top. Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their
temporary position and feed the cords through the
eyelets to come out of the housing.
►Fig.25: 1. Spool 2. Housing 3. Eyelet
5. Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover
withtheslotsoftheeyelets.Thenpushthecoverrmly
onto the housing to secure it.
►Fig.26
For B&F ECO4R
►Fig.27
Takeo󰀨coverfromhousing,pressingtwolatcheswhich
are slotted section oppositely on side of housing.
►Fig.28: 1. 80-100 mm
Cut a nylon line in 3 m. Fold the cutting line in two
halves, leave one of half longer 80-100 mm than
another.
►Fig.29
Hook the middle of the new nylon cord to the notch
located at the center of the spool between the 2 chan-
nels provided for the nylon cord.
Windbothendsrmlyaroundthespoolinthedirection
marked on the head for right hand direction indicated
by RH.
►Fig.30
Wind all but about 100 mm of the cords, leaving the
ends temporarily hooked through a notch on the side of
the spool.
►Fig.31
Mount the spool on the cover so that the grooves and
protrusions on the spool match up with those on the
cover. Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their tem-
porary position and feed the cords through the eyelets
to come out of the cover.
►Fig.32
Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover with
theslotsoftheeyelets.Thenpushthecoverrmlyonto
the housing to secure it. Make sure the latches fully
spread in the cover.
Replacing the plastic blade
Replace the blade if it is worn out or broken.
►Fig.33
When installing the plastic blade, align the direction of
the arrow on the blade with that of the protector.
►Fig.34: 1. Arrow on the protector 2. Arrow on the
blade
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.

Makita DUR364L Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Battery Voltage	36V
Motor Type	Brushless
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Max Cutting Speed	6, 500 rpm
No Load Speed	0 - 6, 500 rpm
Type	Brushless String Trimmer
Line Diameter	2.0 - 2.4 mm
Spindle Size	M10 x 1.25

Summary

Specifications and Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical and Battery Safety

Starting Up the Tool

Intended Use and Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Details the essential protective gear to wear when operating the tool.

Method of Operation and Battery Safety

Method of Operation

Guidelines and procedures for safely operating the cordless grass trimmer.

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Cartridge

Critical safety advice for handling and using the battery cartridge.

Tool Protection Systems and Battery Indicators

Tool / Battery Protection System

Explains the integrated systems that protect the tool and battery from damage.

Power Switch, Speed, and Assembly

Power Switch Action

How to operate the power switch, adjust speed, and use the reverse function.

Maintenance and Nylon Cord Replacement

Maintenance Precautions

Replacing the Nylon Cord

Detailed steps for replacing the nylon cutting line for different spool types.

Replacing the Plastic Blade

Troubleshooting Guide