Makita UM600D Instruction Manual page 8

Lamp status and action to be taken
Indicator lamp
The lamp blinks The remaining
red. battery capacity
is low.
The lamp lights up The tool has
red. * stopped because
the remaining
battery capacity is
empty.
The tool has
stopped due to
overload.
* The time at which the indicator lamp lights up varies depending
on the temperature around the work area and the battery car-
tridge conditions.
Adjusting the shearing height (for
grass shear)
CAUTION:
When changing the shearing
height, be sure to attach the blade cover and be
careful not to trap fingers between the tool and
grass receiver.
The shearing height can be set to three levels (15 mm
(9/16"), 20 mm (13/16"), and 25 mm (1")) by changing
the fixed position of the grass receiver. The shearing
height without the grass receiver is about 10 mm (3/8").
1. Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the tool.
► 1 . Grass receiver
2. Change the fixed position of the grass receiver by
moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Status Action to be taken
Charge the battery.
Charge the battery.
Turn off the tool.
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NOTE: The shearing height value is a guideline. The
actual shearing height may vary depending on the
condition of the lawn or the ground.
NOTE: Try a test shearing in a less conspicuous
place to get your desired height.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
When replacing the shear blades,
always wear gloves and attach the blade cover so
that your hands and face do not directly contact
the blades.
NOTICE:
When replacing the shear blades, do
not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
Installing or removing the blade
cover
CAUTION:
Be careful not to touch the blades
when installing or removing the blade cover.
To remove the blade cover, pull it slightly, and then slide
it sideways. To install the blade cover, perform the steps
in reverse.
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