Indication Lamp; Operation - Makita UH200D Instruction Manual

Switch action
Fig.2
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The lock-
off button can be pressed from either right or left side.

Indication lamp

The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature
around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions.
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OPERATION

Refer to the Safety Warnings before operation.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal
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fence or other hard objects while trimming. The
blade will break and may cause serious injury.
Also, be careful for the shear blade not to contact
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the ground.
Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
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from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not
work from anything wobbly or infirm.
Fig.4
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:
Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
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Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Do not trim the grass or weeds while using hedge
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shear blade. The shear blade may entangle the
grass or weeds.
Indication lamp
Fig.3
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.
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.
Fig.5
Hold the trimmer with one hand, depress the lock-off
button and pull the switch trigger and then move it in
front of your body.
Fig.6
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the
trimming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the
speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
Fig.7
To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a
reference line.
Fig.8
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
Fig.9
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
Fig.10
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
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Action to be taken
Recharge the battery cartridge
as soon as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.