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Table of contents
Packaging ........................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory ........................................................... 2
Designation of components .......................................... 2
Explanation of symbols ................................................. 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 3-4
Operation ......................................................................... 5
Tips on trimming hedges ............................................... 6
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 7
Technical data ................................................................. 7
Service, spare parts, guarantee .................................... 7
Service centres ............................................................. 20
Packaging
Your MAKITA hedge trimmer is delivered in a cardboard box
to protect it during shipping.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently
reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Models UH 5550 and UH 6350 are very light and handy
hedge trimmers, with high performance and a good power-
to-weight ratio.
The ergonomic design of the grips and controls make for
comfortable and untiring operation during extensive jobs. A
strain reliever is provided for the power cord at both ends.
The safety features of the UH 5550 and UH 6350 hedge
trimmers are state of the art and meet all international
standards. These features include hand guards on both
handles, 2-hand grip safeties and a quick-stop function.
In order to ensure the proper functioning and perform-
ance of your new hedge trimmer, and to safeguard your
own personal safety, it is imperative that you read this
Owner’s Manual thoroughly before operation. Be espe-
cially careful to observe all safety instructions! Failure
to observe these precautions can lead to severe injury
or death!
Delivery inventory
Hedge trimmer
Cutter
Sheath
Owner’s and Safety Manual
Should one of the parts listed here be missing, please consult
your sales agent.
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Designation of components
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Front handle
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Hand guard
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Plug
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Cutter
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Rear handle
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Strain reliever for extension power cord
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Rear grip safety
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Front grip safety
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Ventilation slots
10 Identification plate
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GARDENING
APPLIANCE
LISTED 26E5
UH5550
22045 Hamburg, Germany
DOUBLE INSULATION:
WHEN SERVICING
USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING:
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USING.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
DO NOT EXPOSE TO
WATER OR OPERATE ON WET GROUND.
REPLACE DAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY.
DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR DIMINUER LES RISQUES
DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS MOUILLER
L’APPAREIL NI
L’UTILISER SUR UN SOL HUMIDE.
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120 V~, 4.6 A, 50-60 Hz, 1.500 spm.
Blade length: 17-3/4" (450 mm)
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Indicate when ordering
spare parts!
