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OPERATION
WARNING:
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Keep hands away from blades.
CAUTION:
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Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or the like.
•
Avoid operating the tool under the scorching
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
bulge of the tool as a grip.
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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.
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When trimming around curb, fence or trees, move the
tool along them. Be careful for the blade not to contact
them.
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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:
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When trimming twigs and foliage, do not attempt
to trim too much at a time. Proceed gently. Also do
not attempt to cut thick branches.
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Do not let the shear blades contact the grounds
during operation. The blades will be dulled,
causing poor performance.
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Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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:
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Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the 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 it off with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
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Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so
may cause rust or damage on the tool.
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Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction
and shorten the operating time per battery charge.
After use
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To clean off the exterior of the tool, dampen a soft
cloth in a soapy water and wipe gently. Never use
thinner or benzine.
•
Do not store the tool in a place where volatile
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:
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These accessories or attachments are 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. Only use
accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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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
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".
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Hedge shear blade assembly (for Hedge Trimmer)
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2-way change set consisting of the following two
accessories
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Hedge shear blade cover (for Hedge Trimmer)
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Storage case (for blade bottom section)