UH5261 - Hedge trimmers MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UH5261 MAKITA

Line drawing of a pair of hedges with serrated edges (no text or symbols)

1 2 3 Fig.1

Line drawing of a person using a tool to cut or spread food items, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a mechanical tool interacting with a textured surface, showing directional movement (no text or symbols)

1 2 3 Fig.4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig.5

Fig.6 1 2

1 2 Fig.7

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Illustration of a hand using a power tool to cut a textured surface, labeled Fig.9 (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

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Diagram showing hands using a power tool to cut a textured surface with a ruler and bracket, labeled 'Fig.11' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Line drawing of a person using a tool to cut leafy vegetables, labeled Fig.12 (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Diagram of a mechanical device with an arrow indicating upward motion, surrounded by scattered particles (no text or symbols)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model: UH4261 UH4861 UH5261
Blade length 420 mm 480 mm 520 mm
Strokes per minute 1,600 min	-1
Overall length 821 mm 871 mm 921 mm
Net weight 3.0 - 3.1 kg
Safety class	☐/II

- Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

- The net weight value includes the lightest and heaviest combination of the attachment(s) for normal and safe use which are specified in the instruction manual.

Symbols

The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

Read instruction manual.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Wear eye protection.

Wear eye and ear protection.

DANGER - Keep hands away from blade.

Do not expose to rain.

Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.

Only for EU countries

Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, used electrical and electronic equipment may have a negative impact on the environment and human health.

Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances with household waste! In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its adaptation to national law, used electrical and electronic equipment should be collected separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the environmental protection regulations.

This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment.

Guaranteed sound power level according to EU Outdoor Noise Directive.

Sound power level according to Australia NSW Noise Control Regulation.

Intended use

The tool is intended for trimming hedges.

Power supply

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire.

Noise

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN62841-4-2:

Model Sound pressure	level Guaranteed sound		power level	Measured sound power level
	L_pA (dB(A)) Uncertainty K(dB(A))		L_wA (dB(A)) L	wA (dB(A)) Uncertainty K(dB(A))
UH4261 85 3 96 93 2	1
UH4861 85 3 96 93 2	1
UH5261 85 3 96 93 2	1

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) can also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

⚠ WARNING: The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared total value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

Vibration

The continuous vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN62841-4-2:

Work mode: hedge trimming

Model Vibration emission (a)	_H :(m/s ^2 ) Uncertainty (K) : (m/s ^2 )
UH4261 6.7 1.5
UH4861 6.7 1.5
UH5261 6.7 1.5

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) can also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared total value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

The following table shows the mean values of the peak amplitude of the acceleration from repeated shock vibrations, p_F , with corresponding uncertainty (K) determined according to EN62841-4-2.

Work mode: hedge trimming

Model p	_F (m/s2) Uncertainty (K) : (m/s	^2
UH4261 219 26
UH4861 226 42
UH5261 211	12

NOTE: These declared values should not be used to determine hand arm vibration exposure.

Declarations of Conformity

For European countries only

The EU Declaration of Conformity can be accessed from the following URL.

https://support.makita.biz/doc/doc_index.html

For the UK

Annex A to this instruction manual or in digital format using the above URL.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

⚠ WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Hedge trimmer safety warnings

1. Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
2. Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
3. Wear ear protection. Adequate protective equipment will reduce the risk of hearing loss.
4. Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
5. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
6. When clearing jammed material or servicing the hedge trimmer, make sure all power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
7. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
8. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always use the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.
9. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in wet or very damp conditions. The electric motor is not waterproof.
10. First-time users should have an experienced hedge trimmer user show them how to use the trimmer.
11. The hedge trimmer must not be used by

Additional safety warnings:

children or young persons under 18 years of age. Young persons over 16 years of age may be exempted from this restriction if they are undergoing training under the supervision of an expert.

1. Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in good physical condition. If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user is responsible for all damages to third parties.

2. Never use the trimmer when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

3. Check to make sure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply correspond to the specifications given on the identification plate. We recommend the use of a residual-current-operated circuit breaker (ground-fault circuit interrupter) with a tripping current of 30 mA or less, or an earth leakage current protector.

4. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the basic equipment of the hedge trimmer and must always be worn when working with it. Also wear sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.

5. Before starting work check to make sure that the trimmer is in good and safe working order. Ensure guards are fitted properly. Check cable for damage before starting work and replace if necessary. The hedge trimmer must not be used unless fully assembled.

6. Keep cable away from the cutting area. Always work in such a way that the extension power cord is behind you.

7. Remove plug from the mains immediately if cable is damaged or cut.

8. Make sure you have a secure footing before starting operation.

9. Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work from anything wobbly or infirm.

10. Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.

11. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring before operating the tool.

12. Immediately switch off the motor and unplug the mains plug if the cutter should come into contact with a fence or other hard object. Check the cutter for damage, and if damaged repair immediately.

13. Before checking the cutter, taking care of faults, or removing material caught in the cutter, always switch off the trimmer and unplug the mains plug.

14. Switch off the trimmer and disconnect and secure the mains plug before doing any maintenance work.

15. When moving the hedge trimmer to another location, including during work, always unplug the mains plug and put the blade cover on the cutter blades. Never carry or transport the trimmer with the cutter running. Never grasp the cutter with your hands.

16. Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the cutter after use, and before putting the trimmer into storage for extended periods. Lightly oil the

cutter and put on the cover. The cover supplied with the unit can be hung on the wall, providing a safe and practical way to store the hedge trimmer.

1. Store the hedge trimmer with the cover on, in a dry room. Keep it out of reach of children. Never store the trimmer outdoors.
2. Never point the shear blades to yourself or others.
3. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of foreign objects between the blades during operation, switch off the tool and unplug the mains plug, and then remove the foreign objects using tools such as pliers. Removing the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury for the reason that the blades may move in reaction to removing the foreign objects.
4. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

⚠️CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
⚠CAUTION: Put the blade cover on the shear blades before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Switch action

▶ Fig.1: 1. Switch trigger B 2. Switch trigger A 3. Switch trigger C

For your safety, this tool is equipped with a triple switching system. To turn on the tool, press switch trigger B and press switch trigger A or C at the same time. Release either one of the two pressed switch triggers to turn off. The sequence of switching is unimportant as the tool only starts when both switches are activated.

Straight cut

▶ Fig.2

To trim the hedge straight, pull switch triggers A and B.

Vertical cut

▶ Fig.3

Cut upwards with both hands pull the switch triggers B and C and move it in front of your body.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Engage the extension cord

⚠️ CAUTION: Make sure that the extension cord is unplugged to the mains outlet.

▶ Fig.4: 1. Hook complete 2. Extension cord 3. Tool's cord

When engaging the extension cord, secure it to the tool's cord with the hook complete. Attach the hook about 100 - 200 mm from the extension cord connector. This will help prevent unintentional disconnection.

Waist cord hook

CAUTION: Do not attach the holder of waist cord hook to other than the extension cord. Do not attach it in a position closer to the tool beyond the hook complete. Failure to do so may cause an accident or personal injury.
CAUTION: Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to the tool's cord and the other hook of hook complete to the extension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hook only attached may cause an accident and injury.

Using the waist cord hook helps to minimizing a risk of cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the loose extension cord.

▶ Fig.5: 1. Hook 2. Tool 3. Tool's cord 4. Hook complete 5. Extension cord 6. Holder 7. Waist cord hook

Press in or pull out the cord through the opening of the holder.

▶ Fig.6: 1. Holder 2. Cord

⚠️ CAUTION: Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to do so may cause deflection and damage to it.

Arm cord hook (Accessory)

CAUTION: Do not attach the holder of arm cord hook to other than the extension cord. Do not attach it in a position closer to the tool beyond the hook complete. Failure to do so may cause an accident or personal injury.
CAUTION: Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to the tool's cord and the other hook of hook complete to the extension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hook only attached may cause an accident and injury.

Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk of cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the loose extension cord.

▶ Fig.7: 1. Holder 2. Arm cord hook

Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your arm and pass the extension cord through the holder. The length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.

NOTE: Do not pass the extension cord through the band.

NOTE: Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to do so may cause deflection and damage to it.

NOTE: Using the arm cord hook together with the waist cord hook is more helpful.

OPERATION

⚠️CAUTION: Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming. The blade will break and may cause serious injury.

CAUTION: Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work from anything wobbly or infirm.

NOTICE: Cut thick or hard branches to 10 cm lower than the cutting height using scissors or a saw before using the tool.

▶ Fig.8: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm

⚠️CAUTION: Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects. Failure to do so may damage the tool.

Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger A or B and move it in front of your body.

▶ Fig.9

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.

▶ Fig.10: 1. Trimming direction 2. Tilt the blades 3. Hedge surface to be trimmed

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.

▶ Fig.11: 1. String

Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' being thrown away.

▶ Fig.12

To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom upwards.

▶ Fig.13

Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job.

▶ Fig.14

Installing or removing chip receiver (accessory)

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged 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.

NOTE: Always be sure to remove the blade cover before installing the chip receiver.

NOTE: The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can be installed on either side of the tool.

▶ Fig.15: 1. Press 2. Chip receiver 3. Nut 4. Shear blade

At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.

▶ Fig.16: 1. Hooks 2. Fit the hooks into groove 3. Grooves

To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides so that the hooks are unlocked.

▶ Fig.17: 1. Press the levers on both sides 2. Unlock the hooks

CAUTION: The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be installed on the tool with the chip receiver being installed. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the chip receiver and then install the blade cover to avoid blade exposure.

NOTE: Check the chip receiver for secure installment before use.

NOTE: Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade unit grooves. Using the excessive force may damage it.

MAINTENANCE

⚠️ CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Cleaning the tool

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-dipped rag.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Blade maintenance

Smear the blade before and once per half an hour during operation using machine oil or similars. After operation, remove dust from both sides of the blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then

apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc. and spray-type lubricating oil.

⚠️CAUTION: Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so may cause rust or damage on the tool.

⚠️CAUTION: Wear gloves when performing the blade maintenance.

Storage

Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children carefully.

Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

⚠️CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Blade cover
• Hook complete
• Chip receiver
• Waist cord hook
• Arm cord hook

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

SPÉCIFICATIONS

▶ Fig.6: 1. Support 2. Cordon

▶ Abb.6: 1. Halter 2. Schnur

⚠ WAARSCHUWING: Draag gehoorbescherming.

VEILIGHEIDSWAAR- SCHUWINGEN

OPTIONELE ACCESSOIRES