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To  remove  the  chip  receiver,  press  its  lever  on  both 
sides so that the hooks are unlocked. 

 

CAUTION: 

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The  blade  cover  (standard  equipment)  cannot  be 
installed  on  the  tool  with  the  chip  receiver  being 
installed.  Before  carrying  or  storing,  uninstall  the 
chip  receiver  and  then  install  the  blade  cover  to 
avoid blade exposure. 

NOTE: 

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Check  the  chip  receiver  for  secure  installment 
before use. 

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Never  try  to  uninstall  the  chip  receiver  by  an 
excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade 
unit  grooves.  Using  the  excessive  force  may 
damage it. 

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. 

Blade maintenance 

Smear  the  blade  before  and  once  per  hour  during 
operation using machine oil or the like. 

 

NOTE: 

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Before  smearing  the  blade,  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: 

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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: 

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Before  removing  or  installing  shear  blade,  always 
be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery 
cartridge is removed. 

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When  replacing  the  shear  blade,  always  wear 
gloves without removing blade cover so that hands 
and  face  does  not  directly  contact  the  blade. 
Failure to do so may cause personal injury. 

NOTE: 

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Do  not  wipe  off  grease  from  the  gear  and  crank. 
Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool. 

Removing the shear blades 

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Reverse  the  tool  and  loosen  four  screws  and  remove 
the under cover. 

 

NOTE: 

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Be careful not to get your hands dirty as grease is 
applied in the shear blade driving area. 

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Loosen  four  screws  and  remove  the  blades.  Remove 
the washer and sponge from the shear blades and put 
them aside. They are required for the later installation. 

1. Screws 
2. Sponge 
3. Washer 

1. Screws 
2. Under cover 

1. Press the levers 

on both sides 

2. Unlock the 

hooks 

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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