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SPECIFICATIONS

Model:

DUH506

DUH606

Blade length

500 mm

600 mm

Strokes per minute

4,000 min

-1

Overall length

(Without battery)

846 mm

965 mm

Rated voltage

D.C. 18 V

Net weight

2.5 - 2.9 kg

2.7 - 3.0 kg

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Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change 

without notice.

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Specifications may differ from country to country.

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The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi

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est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

Battery cartridge

BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B

Charger

DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF / 

DC18SH / DC18WC

 

Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of 

residence.

WARNING:

 

Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.

 Use of any other battery cartridges 

and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.

Recommended cord connected power source

Portable power pack

PDC01

 

The cord connected power source(s) listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

 

Before using the cord connected power source, read instruction and cautionary markings on them.

Symbols

The followings show the symbols which may be used 

for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their 

meaning before use.

 

Read instruction manual.

Wear eye protection.

DANGER - Keep hands away from blade.

Do not expose to moisture.

 

Ni-MH

Li-ion

Only for EU countries

Due to the presence of hazardous com-

ponents in the equipment, waste electrical 

and electronic equipment, accumulators 

and batteries may have a negative impact 

on the environment and human health.

Do not dispose of electrical and electronic 

appliances or batteries with household 

waste!

In accordance with the European Directive 

on waste electrical and electronic equip-

ment and on accumulators and batteries 

and waste accumulators and batteries, 

as well as their adaptation to national law, 

waste electrical equipment, batteries and 

accumulators should be stored separately 

and delivered to a separate collection point 

for municipal waste, operating in accor-

dance with the regulations on environmen-

tal protection.

This is indicated by the symbol of the 

crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the 

equipment.
Guaranteed sound power level according 

to EU Outdoor Noise Directive.

Sound power level according to Australia 

NSW Noise Control Regulation.

Intended use

The tool is intended for trimming hedges.

Summary of Contents for DUH606

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Hedge Trimmer DUH506 DUH606 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...dence Before using the cord connected power source read instruction and cautionary markings on them Symbols The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Read instruction manual Wear eye protection DANGER Keep hands away from blade Do not expose to moisture Ni MH Li ion Only for EU countries Due to the presence of hazardous...

Page 3: ... common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or med ication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for app...

Page 4: ...haviour resulting in fire explosion or risk of injury 6 Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature Exposure to fire or tem perature above 130 C may cause explosion 7 Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instruc tions Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may...

Page 5: ...hat the blades may move in reac tion to removing the foreign objects Electrical and battery safety 1 Avoid dangerous environment Don t use the tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to rain Water entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock 2 Do not dispose of the battery ies in a fire The cell may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 3 Do not...

Page 6: ...mme diately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns 16 Do not allow chips dust or soil stuck into the terminals holes and grooves of the battery cartridge It may cause heating catching fire burst and malfunction of the tool or battery car tridge resulting in burns or personal injury 17 Unless the tool supports the use near high voltage electrical power lines do not use the battery cartri...

Page 7: ...remove entangled branches or debris using tools such as pliers After removing the branches or debris install the battery cartridge and turn on the tool again The tool is equipped with a tool battery protection sys tem This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life The tool will auto matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of...

Page 8: ...remaining battery is low Recharge the battery or replace the battery with a charged one The lamp lights up in red The remaining battery is empty Recharge the battery or replace the battery with a charged one The tool has stopped due to overload Turn off the tool and remove the cause of overload The tool has stopped due to overheat Turn off the tool and cool down the tool and battery NOTE The time ...

Page 9: ... 5 1 Blade cover 2 Place the tool upside down then remove 6 bolts and then remove the cover and the plate 1 2 3 Fig 6 1 Bolt 2 Cover 3 Plate NOTE The plate may remain on the cover 3 Turn the crank with the slotted screwdriver so that 2 holes are perpendicular to the shear blades 1 2 Fig 7 1 Crank 2 Hole 4 Remove 2 bolts the felt pad and the sleeves and then remove the shear blades 3 1 2 4 Fig 8 1 ...

Page 10: ...leeves to the shear blades 1 Fig 11 1 Sleeve 8 Slide the blade cover slightly toward the tip of the shear blades and then attach the shear blades to the tool 1 Fig 12 1 Shear blades NOTICE Apply a small amount of grease to the inner periphery of the hole of the shear blades NOTICE Be careful not to lose the sleeves 9 Slide the shear blades and sleeves so that the holes on the sleeves are aligned w...

Page 11: ...nt or repairs Installing or removing the chip receiver Optional accessory CAUTION When installing or removing the chip receiver always wear gloves so that your hands do not directly contact the shear blades NOTICE The blade cover cannot be installed if the chip receiver is installed on the tool Before carrying or storing the tool uninstall the chip receiver and then install the blade cover to avoi...

Page 12: ...bjects while trim ming The shear blades may break and cause an injury CAUTION Be careful not to allow the shear blades to contact the ground The tool may recoil and cause an injury CAUTION Overreaching with a hedge trimmer particularly from a ladder is extremely dangerous Do not work while standing on anything wobbly or infirm NOTICE Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm in diameter wi...

Page 13: ...shape trimming box wood or rhododendron etc trim from the root to the top for a beautiful finish Fig 28 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ...

Page 14: ...essive blade friction and shorten the operating time per battery charge Storage The hook hole in the tool bottom is convenient for hang ing the tool from a nail or screw on the wall Attach the blade cover to the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed Store the tool out of the reach of children Store the tool in a place not exposed to moisture or rain 1 Fig 31 1 Hole Grinding the shear bla...

Page 15: ...nd the lower blade from 2 directions with the file 7 Return the tool to normal position and then remove the burrs from the shear blades with the dress ing stone Grease lubrication Interval of lubrication Every 50 operating hours 1 Remove the bolt from the hole for lubrication 1 Fig 35 1 Bolt 2 Remove the cap from the grease vessel Align the outlet of the grease vessel with the hole on the cover an...

Page 16: ...repair Shear blades do not move stop the machine immediately Foreign objects are caught between the shear blades Switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge and then remove the foreign objects using tools such as pliers The drive system does not work correctly Ask your local authorized service center for repair Abnormal vibration stop the machine immediately Shear blades are broken bent o...

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