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Recycling the battery
BatterylPowered Grass Trimmer
The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is
140 mm (5-1/2") MO EL UMl4OD
to recycle it. The law prohibits any other
140 mm (5-1/2") MO EL UMl40DST
method of disposal.
ith Battery & Charger
To recycle the battery:
INSTRUCTION MAN
1) Remove belt from the battery
2) Ship or take battery to your nearest Makita Factory Service Center or Distributor that
sells Makita lead batteries.
(Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distribu
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MODEL UM140D Dec.-19-'94 US IMPORTANT 'LiM ,& DESCRIPTION 'EM DESCRIPTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __ Motor Housisng Set IWith Item 231 1 1 Name Plate 20 1 2 1 Screw M5x33 21 1 Motor 1D.C. 12 V I (For Gardening Appliances) 22 1 0 Ring 42 3 6 Tapping Screw 8T M4x16 23 1 Motor Housmng Set IWith Item 201 4 1 Handle Set Wth Item 81 5 1 Inlet 24 4 Tapping Screw BT M4x16 25 1 Pan Head Screw M4x14 (With Washer1 WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY 6 1 Compression Spring 3 1 1 Loc
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Dec -19-'94 US 140 mm (5-1/2") operate properly and perform its intended functio ck for alignment of BATTERY-POWERED GRASS TRIMMER moving parts, binding of moving parts, break mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A g r other part that is Model UM140D damaged should be properly repaired or replaced authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual. 15. Keep guards in place and in working order. 16. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blad
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORIES CAUTION : FOR BATTERY & CHARGER 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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual 0 Charger 0 Battery 122 contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charge
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MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOFq BATTERY CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery is disconnected from the tool before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Cleaning the cap and safety guard Safety guard After use, clean off the cap and safety I guard with a soft brush. Failure to clean off the cap may cause difficulty installing the Makita battery 122. the blade. 5. Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind 6. Do not short
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER Operation 1. The Makita charger Model DC122 is specifically designed to charge only Hold/support the tool firmly with the grip the Makita battery 121 or 122. Do not attempt to charge any other battery and loop handle. Switch ON only when the with this charger. blades are not contacting the ground. Cut 2. Handle the charger carefully. Do not drop or strike it. an even swath while swinging the tool 3. Never carry the charger by cord or yank it to disco
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Switch action Charging Lock-off button I Connect the battery to the charger using the adaptor cord. Thc To prevent the trigger from being acciden- plug the charger into the tally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. power source. The charging light will illuminate and charging ill begin. When the charg- ing light goes out at a certain time, the charging is complete. UI To start the tool, push in the lock-off llug the charger. button and pull the trigger. Release the (Note: Refer to th
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Installing the safety guard (safety cover) Installing or removing the blade Install the safety guard on the motor hous- CAUTION : ing as shown in the figure. Then secure the Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery is disconnected form the tool safety guard with the screw. before installing or removing the blade. Align the notches in the cap and the blade retainer. Turn the cap and the blade retainer together counterclockwise to release the blade retainer from the pin
