Makita MU01 Instruction Manual page 16

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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.
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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.
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Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
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To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
1. Trimming
direction
2. Tilt the blades
3. Hedge surface
to be trimmed
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1. String
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Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(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 so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
When replacing the chip receiver, always be
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careful not to contact the shear blades.
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.
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Place the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the screws on the shear blades and
secure it using two clamping nuts.
To remove the chip receiver, loosen and remove the two
clamping nuts and then take it out.
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1. Clamping nuts
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2. Chip receiver
3. Screws on the
shear blades
4. Blade cover to
be always
installed before
installing the
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chip receiver