Operation - Makita DUM604 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Before shearing, clear away sticks
and stones from the shearing area. Furthermore,
clear away any weeds from the shearing area in
advance.
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WARNING:
Keep hands away from 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.
Shearing (for grass shear)
Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and
hold it so that the bottom of the tool rests on the ground.
Gently move the tool forward.
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When trimming around curbs, fences or trees, move the tool along
them. Be careful that the blades do not come into contact with them.
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When trimming sprouts or foliage of a small tree, trim
little by little.
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Trim large branches to the desired height using branch
cutters before using this 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.
Cutting long lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all at once. Instead, cut the
lawn in steps. Leave a day or two between cuts until the
lawn becomes evenly short.
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NOTE: Cutting long grass to a short length all at once
may cause the grass to die.
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