Maintenance; Cleaning The Tool - Makita DUH483 Instruction Manual

Installing or removing chip receiver
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing chip
receiver.
NOTE:
• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
• 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. Fit the hooks into groove 3. Grooves
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
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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.
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
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excessive force with its hooks locked in the
blade unit grooves. Using the excessive force
may damage it.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempt-
ing to perform inspection or maintenance.
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Cleaning the tool

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