Makita UH4261 Instruction Manual page 9

OPERATION
CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally
contact a metal fence or other hard objects while
trimming. The blade will break and may cause seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION:
Overreaching with a hedge trim-
mer, 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.8: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm
CAUTION:
Do not cut off dead trees or similar
hard objects. Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger
A or B and move it in front of your body.
► Fig.9
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trim-
ming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the
speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
► Fig.10: 1. Trimming direction 2. Tilt the blades
3. Hedge surface to be trimmed
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: 1. String
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
► Fig.12
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
► Fig.13
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
► Fig.14
Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing chip receiver.
NOTE: When replacing the chip receiver, always
wear gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause per-
sonal injury.
NOTE: Always be sure to remove the blade cover
before installing the chip receiver.
NOTE: The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can be
installed on either side of the tool.
► Fig.15: 1. Press 2. Chip receiver 3. Nut 4. Shear blade
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
► Fig.16: 1. Hooks 2. Fit the hooks into groove
3. Grooves
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both
sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
► Fig.17: 1. Press the levers on both sides 2. Unlock
the hooks
CAUTION:
The blade cover (standard equip-
ment) cannot be installed on the tool with 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
before use.
NOTE: Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
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 unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Blade maintenance
Smear the blade before and once per half an hour
during operation using machine oil or similars.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
Do not wash the blades in water.
Failure to do so may cause rust or damage on the
tool.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when performing the
blade maintenance.
Storage
Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the
blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach
of children carefully.
Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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