Cleaning The Tool; Blade Maintenance - Makita DUH481 Bedienungsanleitung

OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal
fence or other hard objects while trimming. The
blade will break and may cause serious injury.
• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not
work from anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker
than 10 mm in diameter with the tool. Cut branches
to 10 cm lower than the cutting height using branch
cutters before using the tool.
► Fig.6: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm
CAUTION:
• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
Failure to do so may damage the tool.
► Fig.7
Hold the trimmer with both hands and pull the switch
trigger A or B and then move it in front of your body.
► Fig.8: 1. Trimming direction 2. Hedge surface to be
trimmed 3. Tilt the blades
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trim-
ming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the
speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
► Fig.9: 1. String
To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a
reference line.
► Fig.10
Attaching the chip receiver (optional accessory) on the
tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off
leaves' being thrown away.
► Fig.11
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
► Fig.12
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing chip
receiver.
NOTE:
• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
• Always be sure to remove the blade cover
before installing the chip receiver.
• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This
can be installed on either side of the tool.
► Fig.13: 1. Press 2. Chip receiver 3. Nut 4. Shear
blade
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades.
► Fig.14: 1. Hooks 2. Fit the hooks into groove
3. Grooves
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
► Fig.15: 1. Press the levers on both sides 2. Unlock
the hooks
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both
sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
CAUTION:
• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot
be installed on the tool with the chip receiver
being installed. Before carrying or storing, unin-
stall the chip receiver and then install the blade
cover to avoid blade exposure.
NOTE:
• Check the chip receiver for secure installment
before use.
• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
excessive force with its hooks locked in the
blade unit grooves. Using the excessive force
may damage it.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-
ing to perform inspection or maintenance.

Cleaning the tool

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.

Blade maintenance

Smear the blade before and once per hour during oper-
ation using machine oil or the like.
NOTE:
• Before smearing the blade, remove the chip
receiver.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe it off with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
• Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do
so may cause rust or damage on the tool.
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