Operation - Makita UM600D Instruction Manual

Fig.35
9. W h ile pressing t h e un d er c o v er, turn it c lo c k w ise
until on t h e un d er c o v er is aligne d w it h
le v er.
Fig.36
10. Make sure that the lock lever fits in the groove on
t h e un d er c o v er.
Fig.37: 1. L o c k le v er
CAUTION:
Never use the tool without install-
ing the undercover.
Remove the blade cover, and then turn on the tool
11.
to c h e c k t h at it w orks properl y .
NOTICE:
If the shear blades do not operate prop-
erly, the blades are not engaging the crank prop-
erly. Remove the blades and install them again.
Installing or removing the chip
receiver
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
W hen installing or removing the
chip receiver, always wear gloves and attach the
blade cover so that your hands and face do not
directly contact the blade.
The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes
clean-up afterward much easier. It can be installed on
eit h er si d e o f t h e tool.
To install the chip receiver, press it against the shear
blades so that the hooks fit into the holes of the shear
blades.
Fig.38: 1. H ooks 2. H oles
To remove the chip receiver, press the levers on both
si d es to release t h e h ooks.
Fig.39: 1. L e v ers
NOTICE:
Never try to remove the chip receiver
by an excessive force with its hooks locked in the
holes of the blades.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Before shearing, clear away sticks
and stones from the shearing area. Furthermore,
clear away any weeds from the shearing area in
advance.
Fig.40
WARNING:
Keep hands away from blades.
CAUTION:
Avoid operating the tool in very
hot weather as much as practicable. W hen operat-
ing the tool, be careful of your physical condition.
Shearing (for grass shear)
Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and
on t h e lo c k
hold it so that the bottom of the tool rests on the ground.
G entl y mo v e t h e tool f or w ar d .
Fig.41
When trimming around curbs, fences or trees, move the
tool along them. Be careful that the blades do not come
into c onta c t w it h t h em.
Fig.42
W h en trimming sprouts or f oliage o f a small tree, trim
little by little.
Fig.43
Trim large branches to the desired height using branch
cutters before using this tool.
NOTICE:
the motor to stop or to rotate extremely slowly.
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
tact the ground during operation. The blades will
be dulled, causing poor performance.
NOTICE:
small trees.
Cutting long lawn
D o not tr y to c ut long grass all at on c e. I nstea d , c ut t h e
lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between cuts until the
lawn becomes evenly short.
Fig.44
NOTE: C utting long grass to a s h ort lengt h all at on c e
ma y c ause t h e grass to d ie.
Trimming (for hedge trimmer)
CAUTION:
contact a metal fence or other hard objects while
trimming. The blades may break and cause an injury.
CAUTION:
blades to contact the ground. The tool may recoil
and cause an injury.
CAUTION:
mer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely
dangerous. D o not w ork w h ile stan d ing on an y t h ing
wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
than 10 mm in diameter with the tool. Cut branches
to cm lower than the cutting height using branch
cutters before using the tool.
Fig.45: (1) C utting h eig h t (2) 1 0 c m
NOTICE:
hard objects. D oing so ma y d amage t h e tool.
17 ENGLISH
Do not use the tool in a way that causes
Do not attempt to cut thick branches.
Do not allow the shear blades to con-
Do not trim the wet grass or foliage of
Be careful not to accidentally
Be careful not to allow the shear
Overreaching with a hedge trim-
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker
Do not cut down dead trees or similar