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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. 

   

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Hold  the  trimmer  with  both  hands  and  pull  the  switch 
trigger A or B and then move it in front of your body. 

1. Indication lamp

Summary of Contents for UH482D

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

Page 2: ...efers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool Work area safety 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep children and bystanders away while ope...

Page 3: ...salignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 22 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 23 Use the power too...

Page 4: ...e 16 Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery cartridge before doing any maintenance work 17 When moving the hedge trimmer to another location including during work always remove the battery cartridge and put the blade cover on the cutter blades Never carry or transport the trimmer with the cutter running Never grasp the cutter with your hands 18 Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the cut...

Page 5: ...s 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 Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Battery protection system The tool is equipped with a battery protection system This system automatically cu...

Page 6: ...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 break and may cause serious injury Overreaching with a hed...

Page 7: ...e 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 Always be sure to remove the blade cover before installing the chip receiver The chip receiver receives cut off leaves and alleviates collecting t...

Page 8: ...e remove the chip receiver After operation remove dust from both sides of the blade with wired brush wipe off it 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 Failure to do so may cause rust or damage on the tool Removing or installing shear blade CAUTION Before removing or installing shear blade al...

Page 9: ...ply 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 pins fit in the holes of the gear If the sleeves on the pins come off mistakenly put them into the holes of the gear...

Page 10: ...thorized 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 assistance for more details regarding thes...

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Page 12: ...12 Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan www makita com 885092A921 ...

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