Optional Accessory - Makita DUH481 Instruction Manual

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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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012486
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 (optional 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. Hedge surface
to be trimmed
3. Tilt the blades
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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

(optional accessory)

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing chip
receiver.
NOTE:
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
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gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
Always be sure to remove the blade cover before
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installing the chip receiver.
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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Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades.
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At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
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1. Press
2. Chip receiver
3. Nut
4. Shear blade
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1. Hooks
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2. Fit the hooks
into groove
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3. Grooves
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