User Manual

17 ENGLISH
For basic operation, tilt the shear blades toward the
trimmingdirectionandmoveitcalmlyandslowlyatthe
speed rate of 3 to 4 seconds per meter.
►Fig.33
Tocutahedgesideevenly,cutfromthebottomtotop.
►Fig.34
When trimming to make a round shape (trimming box-
wood or rhododendron, etc.), trim from the root to the
topforabeautifulnish.
►Fig.35
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: When inspecting or maintaining
the tool, always put the tool down. Assembling or
adjustingthetoolinanuprightpositionmayresultin
seriousinjury.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.
Cleaning the tool
Cleanthetoolbywipingo󰀨dustwithadryclothorone
dippedinsoapywaterandwrungout.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Shear blade maintenance
Before the operation or once per hour during operation,
applylow-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray-typelubri-
cating oil) to the shear blades.
►Fig.36
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
shearbladeswithawiredbrush,wipeito󰀨withacloth
andthenapplylow-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray-
typelubricatingoil)totheshearblades.
►Fig.37
NOTICE: Do not wash the shear blades in water.
Doingsomaycauserustordamagetothetool.
NOTICE: Dirt and corrosion cause excessive
blade friction and shorten the operating time per
battery charge.
Storage
Attach the blade cover to the shear blades so that the
blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach
of children. Store the tool in a place not exposed to
moisture or rain.
Grinding the shear blades
NOTICE: If the shear blades have considerably
deformed by grinding, replace the shear blades
with new ones.
1. Installthebatterycartridgetothetool.
2. Turn on and start the tool so that the upper blade
andlowerbladearepositionedalternately.
►Fig.38
3. Turno󰀨thetoolandremovethebatterycartridge
from the tool.
4. Remove the screw, and then remove the branch
catcher.
►Fig.39: 1. Screw 2. Branch catcher
5. Settheangleofaleto45°,andgrindtheupper
bladefrom3directionswiththele.
►Fig.40: (1) File (2) 45°
CAUTION: Before grinding the shear blades,
make sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the
battery cartridge is removed from the tool.
6. Place the tool upside down, and then remove the
burrsfromtheshearbladeswiththele.
►Fig.41: 1. File
7. Settheangleoftheleto45°,andgrindthelower
bladefrom3directionswiththele.
8. Return the tool to normal position, and then
removetheburrsfromtheshearbladeswiththele.
9. Attachthebranchcatcherbytighteningthescrew.
Grease lubrication
Interval of lubrication:Every25operatinghours
1. Remove the bolt from the hole for lubrication.
►Fig.42: 1. Bolt
2. Remove the cap from the grease vessel. Align the
outlet of the grease vessel with the hole on the cover,
and then press the outlet of the grease vessel onto the
hole.
►Fig.43: 1. Grease vessel 2. Hole
3. Applythegreasetothetool(Approximately5gas
a guide).
4. Tighten the bolt.