SPECIFICATIONS Model: UX01G No load speed 0 - 5,700 min (without attachment) Medium 0 - 8,200 min High 0 - 9,700 min Overall length (without battery cartridge) 1,001 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max Net weight 5.2 kg - 11.6 kg...
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Battery tool use and care Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to protect yourself from Recharge only with the charger specified by flying debris or falling objects. the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre- when used with another battery pack.
Operation Cutting tools Always keep your hands, face, and clothes When using cutting blades, avoid kickback away from the cutting tool when it is rotating. and always prepare for an accidental kickback. Failure to do so may cause personal injury. See the section for Kickback. During operation, keep bystanders or animals When not in use, attach the blade cover onto at least 15 m away from the tool.
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Attach the cover to the cutting blade. 12. Use the batteries only with the products Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca- specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to tion out of reach of children. non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- When storing the tool, avoid direct sunlight sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car- also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery charger. service life. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem- perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F).
Tool / battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will WARNING: automatically stop during operation if the tool is placed Always be sure that the tool is under one of the following conditions: switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Indicating the remaining battery Main power switch capacity WARNING: Always turn off the main power Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- switch when not in use. cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps Press the main power button to turn on the tool. To turn light up for a few seconds.
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally Reverse button for debris removal pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. WARNING: Switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge before you remove entangled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation function can not remove. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up. This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of rotation.
Mounting the attachment pipe ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always check that the attachment WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is pipe is secured after installation. Improper instal- switched off and battery cartridge is removed lation may cause the attachment falling off from the before carrying out any work on the tool. Failure to power unit and cause personal injury.
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. ► 1 . Buckle Cleaning the tool Hex wrench storage...
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.