Optional Accessory - Makita DUM168 Instruction Manual

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1. Trimming
direction
2. Tilt the blades
3. Hedge surface
to be trimmed
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1. String
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Attaching the chip receiver (optional accessory) on the
tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off
leaves' being thrown away.
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To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
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Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver

(optional accessory)

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
NOTE:
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
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gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
When replacing the chip receiver, always be
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careful not to contact the shear blades.
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
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alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.
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1. Clamping nuts
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2. Chip receiver
3. Screws on the
shear blades
4. Blade cover to
be always
installed before
installing the
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chip receiver