User Manual

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Tocutahedgesideevenly,cutfromthebottomtotop.
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When trimming to make a round shape (trimming boxwood or rho-
dodendron,etc.),trimfromtheroottothetopforabeautifulnish.
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If the chip receiver is attached to the shear blades, it gathers
discarded leaves and makes clean-up afterward much easier.
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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.
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.
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.