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Operation - Makita UM104D Instruction Manual

100 mm (4") cordless grass shear
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If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated tool or a battery cartridge which has
been left
in
a location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long time, the charging light
may flash in red color.
If
this occurs, wait for a while. Charging will begin after the battery
cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool faster
if
you remove the battery cartridge
from the high capacity battery charger.
If
the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, a problem exists and charg
ing
is.
not possible. The terminals
on
the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with
dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
Trickle charge (Maintenance charge)
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after
full charge, the charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode and
keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1 , Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less
tool
power.
2. Never
recharge a
fully
charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C
-
40°C (50°F
-
104°F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4.
Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not
use
it for more than
six months.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to
see
that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the trigger from being acciden-
tally pulled, a lock-off button
is
provided.
To start the tool, push
in
the lock-off button
and pull the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop.
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Lock-off button
.
.
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.. .
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OPERATION
Turn the tool on and hold it
so
that the
"foot"
of
the tool rest on the ground. Then
gently move the tool forward into the area
to be cut.
WARNING:
Keep hands away from blades.
When trimming around curb, fence or
trees, move the tool along them Be careful
not to contact them with the blades
I
CAUTION:
'
Do not contact the ground with the blades. The blades will be dulled, Causing poor
performance.
When trimming twigs and foliage, do not
attempt to trim too much at a time.
Proceed gently. Also, do not attempt to cut
thick branches.
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