Indication Lamp - Makita UH200D Instruction Manual

switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The
lock-off button can be pressed from either right or left
side.

Indication lamp

Fig.3
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the
Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red
The lamp lights up inred.
(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 fence
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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.
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
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
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.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
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NOTE:
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10
Action to be taken
Recharge the battery cartridge
as soon as possible
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
gloves so that hands and face does not directly