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Indication lamp 

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Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the 
battery cartridge capacity status. 
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped 
during operation, the lamp lights up in red. 
Refer to the following table for the status and action to 
be taken for the indication lamp. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Note 1:

The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature 
around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions.

Indication lamp

The lamp blinks in red.

The lamp lights up in red. 
(Note 1)

The lamp lights up in red. 
(Note 1)

Status

This indicates the appropriate 
time to replace the battery 
cartridge when the battery 
power becomes low.

This function works when the 
battery power is almost used 
up. At this time, tool stops 
immediately.

Autostop due to overload.

Action to be taken

Recharge the battery cartridge 
as soon as possible.

Recharge the battery cartridge.

Turn off the tool.

 

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OPERATION 

 

CAUTION: 

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Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal 
fence or other hard objects while trimming. The 
blade will break and may cause serious injury. 

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Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly 
from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not 
work from anything wobbly or infirm. 

   

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Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm 
diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with 
shears down to the hedge trimming level. 

 

CAUTION: 

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Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects. 
Failure to do so may damage the tool. 

1. Indication lamp

Summary of Contents for UH480D

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Read Before Using Cordless Hedge Trimmer UH420D UH480D UH482D UH520D UH522D 012444 ...

Page 2: ...oise The typical A weighted noise level determined according to EN60745 Model UH420D Sound pressure level LpA 74 dB A Sound power level LWA 82 5 dB A Uncertainty K 2 5 dB A Model UH480D Sound pressure level LpA 75 dB A Sound power level LWA 83 2 dB A Uncertainty K 2 5 dB A Model UH520D Sound pressure level LpA 75 dB A Sound power level LWA 82 9 dB A Uncertainty K 2 5 dB A Wear ear protection ENG90...

Page 3: ...ct with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 7 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away fr...

Page 4: ...e power tools only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire 26 When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire 27 Un...

Page 5: ...room Keep it out of reach of children Never store the trimmer outdoors SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury ENC009 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATT...

Page 6: ...y Battery protection system The tool is equipped with a battery protection system This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend battery life The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and or battery are placed under one of the following conditions Overloaded The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current In this situation rel...

Page 7: ...e battery power becomes low This function works when the battery power is almost used up At this time tool stops immediately Autostop due to overload Action to be taken Recharge the battery cartridge as soon as possible Recharge the battery cartridge Turn off the tool 010970 OPERATION CAUTION Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming The blade will b...

Page 8: ...odendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job Installing or removing chip receiver optional accessory CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing chip receiver NOTE When replacing the chip receiver always wear gloves so that hands and face does not directly contact the blade Failure to do so may cause personal injury A...

Page 9: ...esult Blade maintenance Smear the blade before and once per hour during operation using machine oil or the like NOTE Before smearing the blade remove the chip receiver 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 Do not wash the blades in water ...

Page 10: ...to avoid contact with blades 012490 Adjust the hole positions by turning the gear as illustrated 1 012454 1 012455 Apply some grease provided with the new shear blades as illustrated 1 2 3 012482 Put the removed sponge in the same position as the old one Make sure that the sleeves provided with the new shear blades are put on the pins of the blade Place the new shear blades on the tool so that the...

Page 11: ...nt should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts 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 assista...

Page 12: ...12 www makita com Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan 885092 224 ...

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