OPERATION
WARNING:
Keep hands away from blades.
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CAUTION:
Smear the blade before and once per hour during
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operation using machine oil or similars.
Avoid operating the tool under the scorching
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sunlight as much as practicable. When operating
the tool, be careful of your physical conditions.
Hold the tool with one hand. Do not hold the front
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bulge of the tool as a grip.
Fig.19
Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and
hold it so that the foot of the tool rest on the ground. Then
gently move the tool forward into the area to be cut.
Fig.20
When trimming around curb, fence or trees, move the tool
along them. Be careful for the blade not to contact them.
Fig.21
When trimming sprouts or foliage of a small tree, remove
the base frame from the tool and cut little by little.
Shear big branches to your desired height beforehand
using branch scissors before using this tool.
CAUTION:
When trimming twigs and foliage, do not attempt to
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trim too much at a time. Proceed gently. Also do
not attempt to cut thick branches.
Do not let the shear blades contact the grounds
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during operation. The blades will be dulled,
causing poor performance.
Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting 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
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Shear blade maintenance
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After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe off it 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
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may cause rust or damage on the tool.
Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction
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and shorten the operating time per battery charge.
After use
To clean off the exterior of the tool, dampen a soft
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cloth in a soapy water and wipe gently. Never use
thinner or benzine.
Do not store the tool in a place where volatile
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materials are stored.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These
accessories
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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.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Grass shear blade assembly
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Grass shear blade cover
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Base frame
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Makita genuine battery and charger
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Long handle attachment
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For cordless hedge trimmer use
This tool can be used as a hedge trimmer by using the
hedge shear blade (optional accessory) and 2-way
change set (optional accessory).
To use this tool as a hedge trimmer, replacing the grass
shear blades with the hedge shear blades is required.
For removing the grass shear blades, refer to the
aforementioned section titled "Installing or removing
grass shear blades". For installing the hedge shear
blades, refer to the section below titled "Installing or
removing hedge shear blades".
Hedge shear blade assembly (for Hedge Trimmer)
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2-way change set consisting of the following two
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accessories
Hedge shear blade cover (for Hedge Trimmer)
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Storage case (for blade bottom section)
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or
attachments
Only use
accessory or
are