SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUR368A DUR368L Handle type Bike handle Loop handle No load speed Cutter blade / Nylon cutting 3: 6,500 min (at each rotation speed level) head / Plastic blade 2: 5,300 min 1: 3,500 min Overall length 1,758 mm (without cutting tool) Nylon cord diameter 2.0 - 2.4 mm...
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Model DUR368L Cutting tool Sound pressure level (LpA) Sound power level (LWA) dB(A) dB(A) LpA dB(A) Uncertainty (K) LWA dB(A) Uncertainty (K) dB(A) dB(A) 4-tooth blade 74.7 89.2 Nylon cutting head 76.4 Plastic blade 75.1 • Even if the sound pressure level listed above is 80 dB (A) or less, the level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Save all warnings and instruc- Symbols tions for future reference. The followings show the symbols used for the equip- The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated use.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage attached to a rotating part of the power tool may of parts and any other condition that may affect the result in personal injury.
Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe Important safety instructions for the operation, such as a work overall and sturdy, tool non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. WARNING: Read all safety warnings and When touching the cutting blade, wear protec- all instructions.
Putting into operation 12. If grass or branches get caught between the cut- ting attachment and guard, always turn the tool off Before assembling or adjusting the tool, and remove the battery cartridge before cleaning. remove the battery cartridge. Otherwise the cutting attachment may rotate uninten- Before handling the cutter blade, wear protec- tionally and cause serious injury.
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Vibration Always use the cutting attachment guard prop- erly suited for the cutting attachment used. People with poor circulation who are exposed When using cutting blades, avoid kickback to excessive vibration may experience injury and always prepare for an accidental kickback. to blood vessels or the nervous system.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will rules stated in this instruction manual may cause also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and serious personal injury. charger. Important safety instructions for...
PARTS DESCRIPTION DUR368L DUR368A Speed indicator ADT indicator Power lamp Main power button (ADT = Automatic Torque Drive Technology) Reverse button Battery cartridge Lock-off lever Switch trigger Hanger Handle Barrier (country specific) Protector (for nylon cutting head / plastic blade) Protector (for cutter Shoulder harness blade) NOTE: The protector supplied as the standard accessory varies depending on the countries.
Tool / battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 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- WARNING: matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is Always be sure that the tool is placed under one of the following conditions: switched off and the battery cartridge is removed...
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 but- Only for battery cartridges with the indicator ton until the power lamp and speed indicator go off. ► 1 .
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DUR368A Speed indicator Mode Rotation speed High 6,500 min Medium 5,300 min 3,500 min ► 1 . Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger Automatic Torque Drive Technology DUR368L 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.
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 DUR368L Hex wrench storage Attach the upper and lower clamps on the damper. Put the handle on the upper clamp and fix it with CAUTION: Be careful not to leave the hex hex socket head bolts as illustrated. wrench inserted in the tool head. It may cause injury and/or damage to the tool. When not in use, store the hex wrench as illustrated to keep it from being lost.
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. nation of cutting tool and the protector.
To remove the nylon cutting head, follow the installation procedures in reverse. Plastic blade NOTICE: Be sure to use genuine Makita plastic blade. ► 1 . Arrow Put the clamp washer onto the cutter blade and then tighten the nut securely by the box wrench.
To remove the plastic blade, follow the installation pro- DUR368L cedures in reverse. OPERATION Attaching the shoulder harness CAUTION: Always use the shoulder harness attached to the tool. Before operation, adjust the shoulder harness according to the user size to prevent fatigue.
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DUR368L DUR368L ► 1 . Buckle ► 1 . Hanger 2. Hex socket head bolt Adjusting the hanger position Correct handling of the tool For more comfortable handling of the tool, you can WARNING: Always position the tool on your change the hanger position.
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. 20 ENGLISH...
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Manual feed type Replacing the plastic blade When the nylon cord gets short, pull it out from the Replace the blade if it is worn out or broken. eyelet and feed it from the another eyelet. 0.75 m When installing the plastic blade, align the direction of the arrow on the blade with that of the protector.
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. Battery cartridge is not installed. Install the battery cartridge.