Maintenance; Operation; Cleaning The Tool - Makita DUH604S Instruction Manual

NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the
inner periphery of the small hole of the rod.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the protrusion on the
shear blades fits in the small hole on the rod.
16. Attach the plate.
► Fig.21: 1. Protrusion 2. Plate
NOTICE:
Make sure that the protrusion on the
shear blades fits in the hole on the plate.
17. Attach the cover, and then tighten six bolts.
► Fig.22: 1. Bolt 2. Cover
18. Attach the chip receiver to the tool by tighten-
ing four screws (for DUH604S) or five screws (for
DUH754S).
► Fig.23: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
NOTICE:
If the shear blades do not move
smoothly, the shear blades are not engaged with
the rods properly. Install the shear blades again.
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear
blades such as the rods are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
Removing or installing the chip receiver
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
chip receiver, always wear gloves so that your
hands do not directly contact the shear blades.
The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes
clean-up afterward much easier.
To remove the chip receiver, remove four screws (for
DUH604S) or five screws (for DUH754S), and then
remove the chip receiver from the tool. To install the
chip receiver, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
► Fig.24: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw

OPERATION

WARNING:
Keep hands away from shear
blades.
CAUTION:
Avoid operating the tool in very
hot weather as much as practicable. When operat-
ing the tool, be careful of your physical condition.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally
contact a metal fence or other hard objects while
trimming. The shear blades may break and cause
an injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow the shear
blades to contact the ground. The tool may recoil
and cause an injury.
CAUTION:
Overreaching with a hedge trim-
mer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely
dangerous. Do not work while standing on 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.25: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm
NOTICE:
Do not cut down dead trees or similar
hard objects. Doing so may damage the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not trim the grass or weeds while
using the shear blades. The shear blades may
become tangled in the grass or weeds.
Hold the front grip with your right hand and the rear grip
with your left hand. Pull the front switch trigger, then pull
the rear switch trigger while pressing the lever, and then
move the tool forward.
► Fig.26
For basic operation, tilt the shear blades toward the
trimming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the
speed rate of 3 to 4 seconds per meter.
► Fig.27
To cut a hedge top evenly, tie a string at the desired
height and trim along it.
► Fig.28
The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes
clean-up afterward much easier.
► Fig.29
To cut a hedge side evenly, cut from the bottom to top.
► Fig.30
When trimming to make a round shape (trimming box-
wood or rhododendron, etc.), trim from the root to the
top for a beautiful finish.
► Fig.31

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

Cleaning the tool

Clean the tool by wiping off dust with a dry cloth or one
dipped in soapy water and wrung out.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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