Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer

Safety Instructions

• Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment.
• Cutting elements continue to rotate after the motor is switched off.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the machine.
• Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Stop using the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• Only use the machine in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.
• Take care against injury from any device fitted for trimming the filament line length.
• Never fit metal cutting elements.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Use the tool with the utmost care and attention.
• Operate the tool only if you are in good physical condition. Perform all work calmly and carefully.
• Never operate the tool when tired, feeling ill, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• The tool should be switched off immediately if it shows any signs of unusual operation.
• Keep fingers away from the switch trigger when not operating the tool and when moving from one operating position to another.

Description

Nylon cutting head

Plastic blade

Noise

Applicable standard: EN50636

• Even if the sound pressure level listed above is 80 dB (A) or less, the level under working conditions may exceed 80 dB (A). Wear ear protection.

Vibration

Applicable standard: EN50636

Personal Protective Equipment

1. Dress Properly. The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e., it should be tight-fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear either jewelry or clothing that could become entangled with high grass. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2. When using the tool, always wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip sole. This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing.
3. Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools. The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face shield to protect your face, too.

It is an employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of appropriate safety protective equipment by the tool operators and by other persons in the immediate working area.

Starting up

1. Make sure that there are no children or other people within a working range of 15 meters (50 ft), also pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity. Otherwise, stop using the tool.
2. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation.
3. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by our authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
4. Switch on the motor only when hands and feet are away from the cutting tool.
5. Before starting, make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with hard objects such as branches, stones, etc., as the cutting tool will revolve when starting.
6. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water pipes, gas pipes, etc. That could cause a hazard if damaged by the use of the tool.

Functional Description

1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while pressing 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 on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

Battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a battery protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following conditions:

Overloaded

The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then the tool is on to restart. If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In this situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool on again.

Low battery voltage

The remaining battery capacity is too low, and the tool will not operate. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs again, but stops soon. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.

Switch Action

1. Switch trigger
2. Lock-off button

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The lock-off button can be pressed from either the right or left side.

Indication Lamp

Running the tool allows the indicator lamp to show the battery cartridge capacity status.

1. Lamp

When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during operation, the lamp lights up in red. Refer to the following table for the status and action to be taken for the indication lamp.

Nylon Cutting Head

1. Nylon cutting head
2. Cutter

The nylon cutting head has a bump and feed mechanism. To feed the nylon cord, bump the cutting head against the ground while the tool is running. As the nylon cord is feeding out, it will automatically be cut to the proper length by the cutter.

Plastic Blade Storage

1. Plastic blade
2. Blade holder

A plastic blade for replacement can be stored in the blade holder of the tool. When storing or taking out the blade, remove the battery cartridge.

Adjusting the Position

Adjust the length of the shaft so that you can hold the handle when lowering your right hand.

1. Handle

To adjust the shaft length, open the lock lever, then adjust the length of the shaft, and then close the lock lever.

1. Lock lever

Adjust the position of the front grip so that you can hold the front grip when lowering your left hand.

1. Front grip

Assembly

Front grip

Attach the front grip to the front grip holder and secure it with a hex bolt and the thumb nut, as shown in the figure.

1. Front grip
2. Thumb nut
3. Hex bolt

Wire guard

To reduce the risk of damaging the objects in front of the cutting head, attach the wire guard to the protector so that it controls the cutting range. Slightly expand the wire guard outward and then insert it into the holes of the protector.

It goes into the holes of the protector.

For the nylon cutting head: Attach the wire guard to the holes on the front side of the protector. The nylon cord mark on the protector indicates the hole to be used.

1. Hole

For a plastic blade head

Attach the wire guard to the holes on the rear side of the protector. The blade mark on the protector indicates the hole to be used.

1. Hole

When the wire guard is not in use, lift it to the idle position

1. Wire guard

Installing the protector

1. Screw
2. Protector

Mount the protector by fitting it onto the motor housing, and then secure it with two screws.

Nylon Cutting Head

Optional accessory 

1. Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the cutting tool easily.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is locked.
   1. Hex wrench
   2. Hole
   3. Spindle
3. Place the nylon cutting head onto the spindle and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
   1. Nylon cutting head
4. Remove the hex wrench.
   To remove the nylon cutting head, turn it counterclockwise while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.

Installing a Plastic Blade Head

Optional accessory 

1. Turn the tool upside down so that you can replace the cutting tool easily.
2. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the motor housing and rotate the spindle until the spindle is locked.
   1. Hex wrench
   2. Hole
   3. Spindle
3. Place the plastic blade head onto the spindle and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
   1. Plastic blade head
4. Remove the hex wrench.
   To remove the plastic blade, turn it counterclockwise while locking the spindle with the hex wrench.

Attaching the Shoulder Harness

1. Hook

Attach the hooks of the shoulder harness to the tool as shown in the figure.

Operation

Cutting the grass 

Hold the grass trimmer at an angle of about 50° to the ground. Move the grass trimmer from right to left slowly. Cut the grass a few times from the top of the grass at the tip of the nylon cord or with the blade.

Cutting the grass near a tree, block, brick, or stone

Hold and tilt the grass trimmer at a height where the spool or blade does not touch the ground. Cut the grass using the nylon cord tip or a plastic blade, like knocking the ground.

Cutting the grass near a tree, block, brick, or stone

Hold and tilt the grass trimmer at a height where the Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer spool or blade does not touch the ground. Cut the grass using the nylon cord tip or a plastic blade, like knocking the ground.

Using the grass trimmer as an edger

Using the grass trimmer as an edger is suitable for cutting the grass growing along the bricks or blocks. Pull down the wire guard and rotate the grass trimmer 180°. As shown in the figure, while contacting the wire guard with the ground, move the grass trimmer to cut the grass. You can cut the grass efficiently by walking in parallel along the bricks or blocks.

Detaching the Shoulder Harness

The shoulder harness features a means of quick release. Squeeze the Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer the sides of the buckle to release the tool from the shoulder harness.

1. Buckle

Maintainance  & Cleaning

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. If the cut-off grass adheres to the motor housing, be sure to remove it.

1. Motor housing

Storage

The hole in the handle is convenient for hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the wall. Before storing the tool, raise the wire guard, shorten the shaft,  Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer and then fold the front grip.

1. Wire guard

1. Front grip
2. Shaft

1. Hole

Replacing the Plastic Blade

If the plastic blade is worn out, replace it with a Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer with a new one. To install the plastic blade, align the direction of the blade with the mark on the plastic blade head, and then insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. To remove the plastic blade, perform the installation procedure in reverse.

1. Blade
2. Mark

Replacing the Nylon Cord

Replace the nylon cord if the cord is not feeding anymore

1. Up to 8 m
2. 70 – 80 mm

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Optional Accessories

If you need any assistance for more details Makita UR100D Cordless Grass Trimmer regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Nylon cutting head
• Nylon cord (cutting line)
• Plastic blade head
• Plastic blade
• Makita genuine battery and charger

Customer Service

• Website: https://www.makitauk.com/
• Ph: 1-800-462-5482

FAQs

Q: What type of battery does the Makita UR100D use?

A Makita 12V max CXT lithium-ion battery powers the UR100D. For safe and effective operation, only use authentic Makita batteries and chargers.

Q: How long does the battery last on a full charge?

The usual runtime for a full charge is 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the trimming mode and grass density.

Q: How do I know when the battery is fully charged?

After charging is finished, the Makita CXT charger will display a continuous green light. It usually takes 50 to 65 minutes to charge.

Q: Can I adjust the length of the shaft?

Indeed. The telescopic shaft of the UR100D enables you to change the working height for more comfortable use.

Q: Does this model support edging?

Indeed. The tool can be used as an edger to create neat lines on driveways and sidewalks by rotating the trimmer head.

Q: What type of cutting line does it use?

The 1.65 mm nylon line used by the UR100D is compatible with Makita’s bump-feed spool mechanism.

Q: How do I feed more line from the spool?

To release more line while the trimmer is operating at full speed, just tap the spool head on the ground.

Q: Is any maintenance required for the motor?

No, the UR100D has a brushless, maintenance-free motor; however, debris should be kept out of the air vents.