Cleaning The Tool; Blade Maintenance - Makita DUH481 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear gloves
so that hands and face does not directly contact the
• Always be sure to remove the blade cover
before installing the chip receiver.
• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This
can be installed on either side of the tool.
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1. Press 2. Chip receiver 3. Nut 4. Shear blade
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades.
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1. Hooks 2.
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
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1. Press the levers on both sides 2. Unlock the hooks
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both
sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
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3. Grooves
CAUTION:
• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot
be installed on the tool with the chip receiver
being installed. Before carrying or storing, unin-
stall the chip receiver and then install the blade
cover to avoid blade exposure.
NOTE:
• Check the chip receiver for secure installment
before use.
• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
excessive force with its hooks locked in the
blade unit grooves. Using the excessive force
may damage it.
MAINTENANCE
3 CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-
ing to perform inspection or maintenance.

Cleaning the tool

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
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may result.

Blade maintenance

Smear the blade before and once per hour during oper-
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ation using machine oil or the like.
NOTE:
• Before smearing the blade, remove the chip
receiver.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe it off with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
so may cause rust or damage on the tool.
Removing or installing shear blade
CAUTION:
• Before removing or installing shear blade,
always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed.
• When replacing the shear blade, always wear
gloves without removing blade cover so that
hands and face does not directly contact the
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