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Make sure all the bolts are securely tightened.
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After installing the blade, always adjust blade clear
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ance. (Refer to “Adjustment for blade clearance”.)
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After installing the blade, always adjust cutting
depth. (Refer to “Cutting depth adjustment”.)
Trouble shooting
Before making a request for repairs, check for trouble
by yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your
tool according to the description of this manual. If the
remedy mentioned below cannot solve the problem, ask
your local authorized service center for repair. Never
tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description.
State of
abnormality
Probable cause
(malfunction)
Remedy
The shear blade
does not move
even after pull-
ing the switch
trigger.
The battery is
low.
Charge the battery.
I/O switch is "Off"
position.
Press the I/O switch to
"I" position.
The shears are
locked.
Unlock the shears by
performing the steps in
"Switch action".
Connection cord
is loose.
Check the connecting
points of the switch box and
shears of connection cord.
I/O switch is “on”
position when
inserting the bat-
tery cartridge.
Press the I/O switch
to the “O” (off) position
once, and press the I/O
switch to the “I” (on)
position again.
Switch trigger
defect.
Stop using the tool
immediately, and ask
your local authorized
service center for
repair.
The shear
blades are stuck
on the branch.
The branch is too
thick.
Release the switch
trigger. Press the I/O
switch to "O" position.
Then pull the blades
straight out slowly from
the branch.
The switch
trigger is locked
and can not be
pulled.
Shear blades are
opened forcibly.
Switch off and on with
the I/O switch. (The
upper shear blade
closes slightly when
switching on.)
The cut is not
smooth.
The shear blades
are dull.
Sharpen the shear
blades, or adjust blade
clearance.
The shear blades
are worn out.
Replace the shear
blades.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory 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 regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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Upper shear blade
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Upper shear blade (for hard branch)
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Upper shear blade (for thin branch)
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Lower shear blade
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Lower shear blade (for hard branch)
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Lower shear blade (for thin branch)
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Plate fixing bolt (for thin branch)
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Blade tightening bolt (for thin branch)
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Catcher (holding picked flower after cutting.)
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Diamond file
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Arm band
• Holster
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Cord holder
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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.
