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Model: | UR014G | |
Handle type | Loop handle | |
No load speed | 0 - 5,000 min-1 | |
Overall length (without cutting tool and battery) | 1,857 mm | |
Nylon cord diameter | 2.7 mm | |
Applicable cutting tool and cutting diameter | Nylon cutting head (P/N 1911Y3-7) | 450 mm |
Rated voltage | D.C. 36 V - 40 V max | |
Net weight | 5.5 - 6.7 kg | |
Protection degree | IPX4 |
Battery cartridge | BL4020 / BL4025 / BL4040 / BL4050F* / BL4080F* *: Recommended battery |
Charger | DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC |
Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.
Portable power pack | PDC01 / PDC1200 |
Applicable standard: ISO22868(ISO11806-1)/EN50636-2-91
Cutting tool | Sound pressure level (LpA) dB(A) | Sound power level (LWA) dB(A) | ||
LpA dB(A) | Uncertainty (K) dB(A) | LWA dB(A) | Uncertainty (K) dB(A) | |
Nylon cutting head | 77.9 | 2.9 | 91.3 | 1.9 |
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Wear ear protection.
The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
Applicable standard: ISO22867(ISO11806-1)
Cutting tool | Left hand | Right hand | ||
ah, W (m/s2) | Uncertainty K (m/s2) | ah, W (m/s2) | Uncertainty K (m/s2) | |
Nylon cutting head | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Take particular care and attention. | |
Wear eye and ear protection. | |
Keep distance at least 15 m. | |
be aware of thrown objects. | |
Disconnect battery before maintenance. | |
Never use metal and plastic blade. | |
Guaranteed sound power level according to EU Outdoor Noise Directive. | |
Sound power level according to Australia NSW Noise Control Regulation. |
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1 | High-torque lamp | 2 | Reverse lamp | 3 | Caution lamp | 4 | Main power lamp |
5 | Reverse / high-torque button | 6 | Main power button | 7 | Battery cartridge | 8 | Switch trigger |
9 | Hanger | 10 | Handle | 11 | Protector | 12 | Adjusting lever |
13 | Lock-off lever | 14 | Shoulder harness | - | - | - | - |
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.
Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
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 as shown in the figure, it is not locked completely.
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.
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
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 automatically stop during operation if the tool is placed under one of the following conditions:
Caution lamp | Status | ||
Color | On | Blinking | |
Green | Overload | ||
Red | (tool) / | (battery) | Overheat |
Red | Over discharge |
If the tool gets into one of the following situation, the tool automatically stops and the caution lamp starts blinking in green:
In this situation, release the switch trigger and remove entangled weeds or debris if necessary. After that, pull the switch trigger again to resume.
If you need to remove the entangled weeds on the tool or release the locked cutting tool, be sure to turn the tool off before you start.
If the tool or battery cartridge is overheated, the tool stops automatically. When the tool is overheated, the caution lamp lights up in red. When the battery cartridge is overheated, the caution lamp blinks in red. Let the tool and/or battery cool down before turning the tool on again.
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automatically and the caution lamp starts blinking in red. If the tool does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it.
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps | Remaining capacity | ||
Lighted | Off | Blinking | |
75% to 100% | |||
50% to 75% | |||
25% to 50% | |||
0% to 25% | |||
Charge the battery. | |||
The battery may have malfunctioned. |
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.
To turn on the tool, press the main power button. To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power button until the main power lamp goes off.
NOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is left without any operations for a certain period of time.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unintended 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.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of lock-off lever.
Before installing the battery cartridge 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.
Never put your finger on the main power button and switch trigger when carrying the tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause injury.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard without 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.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
You can adjust the tool speed using the adjusting lever. To adjust the tool speed, move the lever while depressing the lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger. To increase the speed, move the lever toward you. To decrease the speed, move the lever forward. When the adjusting lever is in the most forward position, the tool stops.
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 the reverse button to change the direction of rotation. By changing the direction of rotation, you can change the direction in which the cut grass is flown. The reverse button is also used for removing weeds and debris entangled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, press the reverse / high-torque button when the cutting tool is stopped. The reverse lamp lights up. The cutting tool rotates in reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger while depressing the lock-off lever.
To return to regular rotation, press the reverse / hightorque button when the cutting tool is stopped.
NOTE: If you press the reverse / high-torque button while the cutting tool is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be ready for reverse rotation.
You can use the tool in the high-torque mode. In the high-torque mode, the tool speed is less likely to decrease than in the normal mode when the load of the tool is large.
To use the tool in the high-torque mode, press and hold the reverse / high-torque button. The high-torque lamp lights up. To return to the normal mode, press and hold the reverse / high-torque button again.
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at our service center.
This brake system is not a substitute for the protector. Never use the tool without the protector. An unguarded cutting tool may result in serious personal injury.
The speed control function provides the constant rotation speed regardless of load conditions.
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
Never start the tool unless it is completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a partially assembled state may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
Be careful not to leave the hex 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.
Always use the supplied wrenches to remove or to install the cutting tool.
Be sure to remove the hex wrench inserted into the tool head after installing the cutting tool.
NOTE: The type of the cutting tool(s) supplied as the standard accessory varies depending on the countries. The cutting tool is not included in some countries.
NOTE: Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the cutting tool easily.
Nylon cutting head
NOTICE: Be sure to use genuine Makita nylon cutting head.
NOTE: The recommended tightening torque is 20 to 30 N•m.
Always use the correct combination of cutting tool and the protector. A wrong combination may not protect you from the cutting tool, flying debris, and stones. It can also affect the balance of the tool and result in an injury.
Cutting tool | Protector |
Nylon cutting head |
Never use the tool without the guard illustrated in place. Failure to do so can cause serious personal injury.
Take care not to injure yourself on the cutter for cutting the nylon cord.
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could result in serious injury to the bystander and the operator.
Always use the shoulder harness attached to the tool. Before operation, adjust the shoulder harness according to the user size to prevent fatigue.
Before operation, make sure that the shoulder harness is properly attached to the hanger on the tool.
When you use the tool in combination of the backpack-type power supply such as portable power pack, do not use the shoulder harness included in the tool package, but use the hanging band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness included in the tool package and the shoulder harness of the backpack-type power supply at the same time, removing the tool or backpack-type power supply is difficult in case of an emergency, and it may cause an accident or injury. For the recommended hanging band, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers.
The shoulder harness features a means of quick release. Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle while holding the tool to release the tool from the shoulder harness.
Always position the tool on your right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool allows for maximum control and will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could result in serious injury to the bystander and the operator.
To avoid accident, leave more than 15m (50 ft) distance between operators when two or more operators work in one area. Also, arrange a person to observe the distance between operators. If someone or an animal enters the working area, immediately stop the operation.
If the cutting tool accidentally impacts a rock or hard object during operation, stop the tool and inspect for any damage. If the cutting tool is damaged, replace it immediately. Use of a damaged cutting tool may result in serious personal injury.
Correct positioning and handling allow optimum control and reduce the risk of injury.
When using a nylon cutting head (bump & feed type)
The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head provided with a bump & feed mechanism. To feed out the nylon cord, tap the cutting head against the ground while rotating.
NOTICE: The bump feed will not operate properly if the nylon cutting head is not rotating.
NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord by following the procedures in the section for the maintenance.
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
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.
Clean the tool by wiping off dust, dirt, or cut off grass with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung out. To avoid overheating of the tool, be sure to remove the cut off grass or debris adhered to the vent of the tool.
Use only the nylon cord with diameter specified in this instruction manual. Never use heavier line, metal wire, rope or the like. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool and result in serious personal injury.
Always remove the nylon cutting head from the tool when replacing the nylon cord.
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 fly apart resulting in serious personal injury.
Replace the nylon cord if it is not fed any more. The method of replacing the nylon cord varies depending on the type of the nylon cutting head.
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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 replacement parts for repairs.
State of abnormality | Probable cause (malfunction) | Remedy |
Motor does not run | Battery cartridge is not installed. | Install the battery cartridge. |
Battery problem (under voltage) | Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace battery cartridge. | |
The drive system does not work correctly. | Ask your local authorized service center for repair. | |
Motor stops running after a little use | Battery's charge level is low. | Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace battery cartridge. |
Overheating. | Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down. | |
The tool does not reach maximum RPM | Battery cartridge is installed improperly. | Install the battery cartridge as described in this manual. |
Battery power is dropping. | Recharge the battery cartridge. If recharging is not effective, replace battery cartridge. | |
The drive system does not work correctly. | Ask your local authorized service center for repair. | |
Cutting tool does not rotatestop the machine immediately! | Foreign object such as a branch is jammed between the guard and the cutting tool. | Remove the foreign object. |
Cutting tool is loosely attached. | Tighten the cutting tool securely. | |
The drive system does not work correctly. | Ask your local authorized service center for repair. | |
Abnormal vibrationstop the machine immediately! | Broken, bent or worn cutting tool | Replace the cutting tool. |
Cutting tool is loosely attached. | Tighten the cutting tool securely. | |
The drive system does not work correctly. | Ask your local authorized service center for repair. | |
Cutting tool and motor cannot stopRemove the battery immediately! | Electric or electronic malfunction. | Remove the battery cartridge and ask your local authorized service center for repair. |
Only use the recommended accessories or attachments indicated in this manual. The use of any other accessory or attachment may result in serious personal injury.
These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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