Battery Protection System; Operation - Makita UH200D Instruction Manual

Battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend
battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool
and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger
again to restart.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. If you pull the switch trigger, the
motor runs again but stops soon. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red. (Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red. (Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery
cartridge conditions.
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OPERATION

Refer to the Safety Warnings before operation.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or
other hard objects while trimming. The blade will break
and may cause serious injury.
• Also, be careful for the shear blade not to contact the
ground.
• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a
ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work from
anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm in
diameter with the tool. Cut branches to 10 cm lower
than the cutting height using branch cutters before using
the tool. (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
Failure to do so may damage the tool.
• Do not trim the grass or weeds while using hedge
shear blade. The shear blade may entangle the grass
or weeds. (Fig. 5)
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. (Fig. 6)
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Switch action (Fig. 2)
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The
lock-off button can be pressed from either right or left
side.
Indication lamp (Fig. 3)
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the
battery cartridge capacity status.
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during
operation, the lamp lights up in red.
Refer to the following table for the status and action to be
taken for the indication lamp.
Status
This indicates the appropriate time to
replace the battery cartridge when the
battery power becomes low.
This function works when the battery
power is almost used up. At this time,
tool stops immediately.
Autostop due to overload.
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. (Fig. 7)
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. (Fig. 8)
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' being
thrown away. (Fig. 9)
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom
upwards. (Fig. 10)
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the
top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
NOTE:
• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear gloves
• When replacing the chip receiver, always be careful not
CAUTION:
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
Recharge the battery cartridge as soon
as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
CAUTION:
battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
so that hands and face does not directly contact the
blade. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
to contact the shear blades.
Action to be taken