Makita UM164D Bedienungsanleitung Seite 17

grass or weeds.
Fig.37
Hold the trimmer with one hand, depress the lock-off
button and pull the switch trigger and then move it in
front of your body.
Fig.38
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming
direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate
of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
Fig.39
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.40
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
Fig.41
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
Fig.42
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver (accessory)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
NOTE:
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
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gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
When replacing the chip receiver, always be
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careful not to contact the shear blades.
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
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alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.
Fig.43
Place the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the screws on the shear blades and
secure it using two clamping nuts.
To remove the chip receiver, loosen and remove the two
clamping nuts and then take it out.
Storage
Fig.44
The hook hole in the tool bottom is convenient for
hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.
Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the
blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of
children carefully.
Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.
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