Functional Description; Operation; Maintenance - Makita EN424MP Instruction Manual

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.
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear blades
such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Adjusting the cutting angle
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off before adjusting the cutting angle.
The angle of the attachment can be adjusted by chang-
ing the position of the wheels. Loosen the bolt on the
wheels, then move the wheels to the desired position,
and then securely tighten the bolt to fix the wheels.
► Fig.22: 1. Wheel
NOTICE:
Make sure that the plate on the pipe is
engaged with the wheels.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
Operating the tool
WARNING:
Keep hands away from shear
blades.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain
control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the
tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the
work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool
could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
WARNING:
Before shearing, clear away sticks
and stones from the shearing area.
► Fig.23
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:
Overreaching with the tool, partic-
ularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do
not work while standing on anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not cut down dead trees or similar
hard objects. Doing so may damage the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not use the tool in a way that causes
the motor to stop or to rotate extremely slowly.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to cut thick branches.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the shear blades to con-
tact the ground during operation. The blades will
be dulled, causing poor performance.
NOTICE:
Do not trim the wet grass or foliage of
small trees.
Hold the tool with both hands by holding the front han-
dle and the rear grip of the power unit.
► Fig.24: 1. Front handle 2. Rear grip
With the wheels in contact with the ground, pull the
switch trigger while pressing the lock-off lever, and then
move the tool forward.
► Fig.25
When trimming around curbs, fences or trees, move the
tool along them. Be careful that the blades do not come
into contact with them.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may
start unintentionally and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when performing the
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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.
12 ENGLISH
Before inspecting or maintaining
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-