Operation; Maintenance - Makita DUH551RF2 Instruction Manual

Number on adjusting dial Strokes per minute (min )
6
5
4
3
2
1
011264
CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
The strokes per minute vary by the conditions of
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battery cartridge and shear blades.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal
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fence or other hard objects while trimming. The
blade will break and may cause serious injury.
Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
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from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not
work from anything wobbly or infirm.
Fig.7
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm
diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with
shears down to the hedge trimming level.
CAUTION:
Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
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Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Fig.8
Hold the trimmer with both hands and pull the switch
trigger A or B and then move it in front of your body.
Fig.9
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.10
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.11
Attaching the chip receiver (optional accessory) on the
tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off
leaves' being thrown away.
Fig.12
Rotate the handle for your easy handling before operation.
Refer to the section titled "Handle mounting position".
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
-1
1,800
1,750
1,650
1,500
1,300
1,000
9
Fig.13
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
NOTE:
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear gloves
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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
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installing the chip receiver.
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
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alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.
Fig.14
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this
time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact
branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.
Fig.15
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
Fig.16
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both
sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
Fig.17
CAUTION:
The blade cover cannot be installed on the tool with
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the chip receiver being installed. Before carrying or
storing, uninstall the chip receiver and then install
the blade cover to avoid blade exposure.
NOTE:
Check the chip receiver for secure installment
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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
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.