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4.

  Tighten the bolt.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, 

do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace

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ment parts for repairs.

State of abnormality

Probable cause (malfunction)

Remedy

Motor does not run.

Battery cartridge is not installed.

Install the battery cartridge.

Battery problem (under voltage)

Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective, 

replace battery.

The drive system does not work 

correctly.

Ask your local authorized service center for repair.

Motor stops running after a little use.

Battery's charge level is low.

Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective, 

replace battery.

Overheating.

Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.

Tool does not reach maximum RPM.

Battery is installed improperly.

Install the battery cartridge as described in this 

manual.

Battery power is dropping.

Recharge the battery. If recharging is not effective, 

replace battery.

The drive system does not work 

correctly.

Ask your local authorized service center for repair.

Shear blades do not move: 

 stop the machine immediately!

Inappropriate angle of shear blades.

Make sure that the head is properly fixed in the 

operational angle.

Foreign objects are caught between the 

shear blades.

1. Use the reverse button.

2. Switch off the tool and remove the battery car

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tridge, 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 or worn. Replace the shear blades.

The drive system does not work 

correctly.

Ask your local authorized service center for repair.

Shear blades and motor cannot stop: 

 Remove the battery immediately!

Electric malfunction.

Remove the battery and ask your local authorized 

service center for repair.

OPTIONAL 

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

 

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 regard

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ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service 

Center.

• 

Shear blade assembly

• 

Grease vessel

• 

Shoulder harness

• 

Makita genuine battery and charger

NOTE:

 Some items in the list may be included in the 

tool package as standard accessories. They may 

differ from country to country.

Summary of Contents for DUN500WRTE

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer DUN500W DUN600L ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...above may not be available depending on your region of residence Before using the battery adapter read instruction and cautionary markings on the battery adapter Symbols The followings show the symbols used for the equip ment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Read instruction manual Do not expose to moisture Wear a helmet goggles and ear protection Beware of pinching Beware of e...

Page 3: ...pean countries only The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual SAFETY WARNINGS General power tool safety warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings instruc tions illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instruc ti...

Page 4: ...r application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or remove the battery pack if detachable from the power tool before making any adju...

Page 5: ...ghtning 8 To reduce the risk of electrocution never use the pole hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock result ing in death 9 Always use two hands when operating the pole hedge trimmer Hold the pole hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control 10 Always use head protection when operating the pole hedge...

Page 6: ...ditions The electric motor is not waterproof 17 Hold the tool firmly when using the tool 18 Do not operate the tool at no load unnecessarily 19 Before checking the shear blades taking care of faults or removing foreign objects caught in the shear blades always switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge 20 Never point the shear blades to yourself or others 21 If the blades stop moving due...

Page 7: ...0 The contained lithium ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require ments For commercial transports e g by third parties forwarding agents special requirement on pack aging and labeling must be observed For preparation of the item being shipped consult ing an expert for hazardous material is required Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations Tape or m...

Page 8: ...W 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 1 14 4 5 6 7 9 1 2 10 11 13 12 1 Head 2 Front grip 3 Hanger 4 Lever 5 Battery cartridge 6 Rear grip 7 Switch trigger 8 Slide sleeve 9 Shear blades 10 Speed indicator 11 Power lamp 12 Reverse button 13 Main power button 14 Handle ...

Page 9: ...ousing and slip it into place Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button it is not locked completely CAUTION Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the ba...

Page 10: ...ion When the battery capacity becomes low the tool stops automatically and indicator for 1 blinks If the tool does not operate even when the switches are operated remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery Power switch action WARNING For your safety this tool is equipped with lever which prevents the tool from unintended starting NEVER use the tool if it runs when you sim ply pull the...

Page 11: ...rts blinking and the shear blades move in reverse direction When entangled branches and debris are removed the tool returns to the regular movement and the power lamp stops blinking and lights up 1 2 1 Power lamp 2 Reverse button NOTE If the entangled branches or debris cannot be removed release the switch trigger then press the reverse button and then pull the switch trigger until they are remove...

Page 12: ... 2 3 4 5 1 Bolt 2 Handle 3 Upper clamp 4 Damper 5 Lower clamp Installing or removing the shear blades CAUTION Attach the blade cover before removing or installing the shear blades NOTICE When replacing the shear blades do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank NOTICE For DUN500W Do not install 600 mm shear blades to your tool If 600 mm shear blades are installed to the tool you cannot fold th...

Page 13: ...2 1 Felt pad 2 Bolt 3 Sleeve 4 Shear blades NOTICE Be careful not to lose the bolts 5 Remove the blade cover and then attach it to the new shear blades 6 Adjust the crank so that 2 holes are lined up on the alignment line 1 2 1 Hole 2 Alignment line 7 Align the protrusions on the shear blades vertically at the same position 1 1 1 Protrusion 8 Attach the felt pad to the shear blades 1 1 Felt pad ...

Page 14: ...es and the shear blades with the holes on the tool and then tighten 2 bolts to fix the shear blades 1 2 1 Bolt 2 Hole 11 Attach the bearing and the rod 2 3 1 1 Rod 2 Small hole 3 Bearing NOTICE Apply a small amount of grease to the inner periphery of the small hole of the rod NOTICE Make sure that the protrusion on the shear blades fits in the small hole on the rod 12 Attach plate B plate A and th...

Page 15: ...cessory for DUN500W CAUTION Before operation make sure that the shoulder harness is properly attached to the hanger on the tool NOTE Use the shoulder harness attached to the tool Before operation adjust the shoulder harness accord ing to the user size to prevent fatigue 1 Wear the shoulder harness on your shoulder 2 Clasp the hook on the shoulder harness to the tool s hanger 1 2 1 Hook 2 Hanger 3 ...

Page 16: ...fence or other hard objects while trimming 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 trim mer 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...

Page 17: ...enters always using Makita replacement parts Cleaning the tool Clean the tool by wiping off dust with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung out NOTICE Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result Shear blade maintenance Before the operation or once per hour during operation apply low viscosity oil machine oil or spray type lubri...

Page 18: ...the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed from the tool 6 Place the tool upside down and then remove the burrs from the shear blades with the file 1 1 File 7 Set the angle of the file to 45 and grind the lower blade from 3 directions with the file 8 Return the tool to normal position and then remove the burrs from the shear blades with the file 9 Attach the branch catcher by ti...

Page 19: ... immediately Inappropriate angle of shear blades Make sure that the head is properly fixed in the operational angle Foreign objects are caught between the shear blades 1 Use the reverse button 2 Switch off the tool and remove the battery car tridge 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 re...

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