UH014G - Hedge trimmers MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UH014G MAKITA

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.Useofanyotherbatterycartridges

• Beforeusingthecordconnectedpowersource,readinstructionandcautionarymarkingsonthem. Symbols Thefollowingsshowthesymbolswhichmaybeused fortheequipment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheir meaningbeforeuse. Read instruction manual. DANGER-Keephandsawayfromblade. Wearsafetyglasses. Weareyeandearprotection. Ni-MH Li-ion OnlyforEUcountries Due to the presence of hazardous com- ponents in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators andbatteriesmayhaveanegativeimpact on the environment and human health. Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliancesorbatterieswithhousehold waste! InaccordancewiththeEuropeanDirective on waste electrical and electronic equip- mentandonaccumulatorsandbatteries andwasteaccumulatorsandbatteries, as well as their adaptation to national law, wasteelectricalequipment,batteriesand accumulatorsshouldbestoredseparately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accor- dance with the regulations on environmen- tal protection. Thisisindicatedbythesymbolofthe crossed-outwheeledbinplacedonthe equipment. Intended use The tool is intended for trimming hedges.9 ENGLISH Noise ThetypicalA-weightednoiseleveldeterminedaccordingtoEN62841-4-2: Model Sound pressure levelGuaranteed sound power levelMeasured sound power level

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

WARNING: The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-

ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

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 o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). Vibration Thevibrationtotalvalue(tri-axialvectorsum)determinedaccordingtoEN62841-4-2: Model Front handle Rear handleah (m/s ) Uncertainty K (m/s

WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared

value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

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 o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). Declarations of Conformity For European countries only TheDeclarationsofconformityareincludedinAnnexA to this instruction manual. SAFETY WARNINGS General power tool safety warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc- tions, illustrations and specications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed belowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/orserious injury. Save all warnings and instruc- tions for future reference. Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated (cordless)powertool. Cordless hedge trimmer safety warnings

Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather con- ditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. Thisdecreasestheriskofbeingstruckbylightning.

2. Keep all power cords and cables away from

ment will reduce the risk of hearing loss.10 ENGLISH

Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring.Bladescontactinga"live"wiremay 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 continuetomoveaftertheswitchisturnedo󰀨.A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmermayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.

6. When clearing jammed material or servic-

ing the hedge trimmer, make sure all power switches are o󰀨 and the battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actua- tionofthehedgetrimmerwhileclearingjammed materialorservicingmayresultinseriousper- sonalinjury.

7. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the

blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch.Propercarryingofthehedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent start- ingandresultantpersonalinjuryfromtheblades.

8. When transporting or storing the hedge trim-

mer, always use the blade cover. Proper han- dling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personalinjuryfromtheblades. Additional safety warnings Preparation

1. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign

objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring before operating the tool.

2. The tool must not be used by children or

young persons under 18 years of age. Young personsover16yearsofagemaybeexempted fromthisrestrictioniftheyareundergoingtraining under the supervision of an expert.

3. First-time users should have an experienced

user show them how to use the tool.

Use the tool only if you are in good physical condition.Ifyouaretired,yourattentionwillbe reduced.Beespeciallycarefulattheendofawork- ingday.Performallworkcalmlyandcarefully.The userisresponsibleforalldamagestothirdparties.

5. Never use the tool when under the inuence of

alcohol, drugs or medication.

6. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the

basic equipment of the tool and must always be worn when working with it. Also wear sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.

7. Before starting work check to make sure that

the tool is in good and safe working order. Ensure guards are tted properly. The tool must not be used unless fully assembled. Operation

1. Hold the tool rmly with both hands when

2. The tool is intended to be used by the operator

at ground level. Do not use the tool on ladders or any other unstable support.

4. Make sure you have a secure footing before

5. Do not operate the tool at no-load

6. Immediately switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the

battery cartridge if the shear blades should come into contact with a fence or other hard object. Check the blades for damage, and if damaged, replace the blades immediately.

7. Before checking the shear blades, taking care

of faults, or removing material caught in the shear blades, always switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the battery cartridge.

8. Never point the shear blades to yourself or

9. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of

foreign objects between the blades during operation, switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign objects using tools such as pliers. Removing theforeignobjectsbyhandmaycauseaninjury forthereasonthatthebladesmaymoveinreac- tiontoremovingtheforeignobjects.

10. When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet

slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your footing.

11. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.

12. Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in

the rain. Electrical and battery safety

1. 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.

2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re.

Thecellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Releasedelectrolyteiscorrosiveandmaycause damagetotheeyesorskin.Itmaybetoxicif swallowed.

4. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet

5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.

6. Do not handle charger, including charger plug,

and charger terminals with wet hands.

7. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.

8. Do not replace the battery in the rain.

9. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid

such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use, or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If theterminalgetswetorliquidentersinsideofbat- tery,thebatterymaybeshortcircuitedandthereis ariskofoverheat,re,orexplosion.

10. After removing the battery from the tool or

charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to the battery and store it in a dry place.

11. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the

water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth. Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry place before use.11 ENGLISH Maintenance and storage

1. Switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the battery

cartridge before doing any maintenance work.

2. When moving the tool to another location,

including during work, always remove the battery cartridge and put the blade cover on the shear blades. Never carry or transport the tool with the blades running. Never grasp the blades with your hands.

3. Clean the tool and especially the shear blades

after use, and before putting the tool into stor- age for extended periods. Lightly oil the blades and put on the blade cover.

4. Store the tool with the blade cover on, in a dry

room. Keep it out of reach of children. Never store the tool outdoors.

5. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re. The

cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.

8. When storing the tool, avoid direct sunlight

and rain, and store it in a place where it does not get hot or humid. 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. Important safety instructions for battery cartridge

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery

cartridge.Itmayresultinare,excessiveheat, or explosion.

3. If operating time has become excessively

shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.

If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con- ductive material. (2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- tainer with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. (3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current ow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-

tridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if

it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.

8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery

cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery cartridge.Suchconductmayresultina re,excessiveheat,orexplosion.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject

to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require- ments. Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties, forwarding agents, special requirement on pack- agingandlabelingmustbeobserved. Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult- ing an expert for hazardous material is required. Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed national regulations. Tapeormasko󰀨opencontactsandpackupthe batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove around in the packaging.

11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove

it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

12. Use the batteries only with the products

specied by Makita.Installingthebatteriesto non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces- siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.

13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,

the battery must be removed from the tool.

14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may

take on heat which can cause burns or low temperature burns. Pay attention to the han- dling of hot battery cartridges.

15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-

diately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.

16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the

terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge.Itmaycauseheating,catchingre, burstandmalfunctionofthetoolorbatterycar- tridge,resultinginburnsorpersonalinjury.

17. Unless the tool supports the use near

high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri- cal power lines.Itmayresultinamalfunctionor breakdownofthetoolorbatterycartridge.

18. Keep the battery away from children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat havebeenaltered,mayresultinthebatterybursting causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill alsovoidtheMakitawarrantyfortheMakitatooland charger.12 ENGLISH 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 car-

tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-

perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove

it from the tool or the charger.

5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use

it for a long period (more than six months). FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car- tridge rmly when installing or removing battery cartridge.Failuretoholdthetoolandthebattery cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipo󰀨yourhands andresultindamagetothetoolandbatterycartridge andapersonalinjury. ►Fig.1: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3.Batterycartridge Toremovethebatterycartridge,slideitfromthetool whileslidingthebuttononthefrontofthecartridge. Toinstallthebatterycartridge,alignthetongueonthe batterycartridgewiththegrooveinthehousingandslip itintoplace.Insertitallthewayuntilitlocksinplace withalittleclick.Ifyoucanseetheredindicatoras showninthegure,itisnotlockedcompletely. CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjuryto youorsomeonearoundyou. CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly.Ifthecartridgedoesnotslideineasily,itis notbeinginsertedcorrectly. Indicating the remaining battery capacity Pressthecheckbuttononthebatterycartridgetoindi- catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps light up for a few seconds. ►Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2.Checkbutton Indicator lamps Remaining capacityLighted O󰀨 Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge the battery.Thebatterymayhavemalfunctioned. NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydi󰀨erslightly fromtheactualcapacity. NOTE:Therst(farleft)indicatorlampwillblinkwhen thebatteryprotectionsystemworks. Tool / battery protection system Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotection system.Thissystemautomaticallycutso󰀨powerto themotortoextendtoolandbatterylife.Thetoolwill automaticallystopduringoperationifthetoolisplaced under one of the following conditions: ►Fig.3: 1. Caution lamp Caution lamp StatusColor On BlinkingGreenOverload Red (tool)/ (battery)Overheat Red Over discharge NOTICE: Depending on the usage conditions, the tool automatically stops without any indica- tion if the branches or debris are entangled in the tool. In this case, switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the battery cartridge, and then remove entangled branches or debris using tools such as pliers. After removing the branches or debris, install the battery cartridge and turn on the tool again.13 ENGLISH Overload protection Ifthetoolorbatteryisoverloadedbyentangled branchesorotherdebris,thetoolautomaticallystops andthecautionlampstartsblinkingingreen. Inthissituation,turnthetoolo󰀨andstoptheapplication thatcausedthetooltobecomeoverloaded.Thenturn the tool on to restart. Overheat protection for tool or battery Ifthetoolorbatterycartridgeisoverheated,thetool stopsautomatically.Whenthetoolisoverheated,the cautionlamplightsupinred.Whenthebatterycartridge isoverheated,thecautionlampblinksinred.Letthe tooland/orbatterycooldownbeforeturningthetoolon again. Overdischarge protection Whenthebatterycapacitybecomeslow,thetoolstops automaticallyandthecautionlampstartsblinkinginred. If the tool does not operate even when the switches are operated,removethebatterycartridgefromthetooland charge it. Protections against other causes Protectionsystemisalsodesignedforothercauses that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop automatically.Takeallthefollowingstepstoclearthe causes,whenthetoolhasbeenbroughttoatemporary halt or stop in operation.

2. Chargethebattery(ies)orreplaceit/themwith

rechargedbattery(ies).

3. Letthemachineandbattery(ies)cooldown.

Ifnoimprovementcanbefoundbyrestoringprotection system,thencontactyourlocalMakitaServiceCenter. Power switch action

WARNING: For your safety, this tool is

equipped with lever which prevents the tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch triggers without pressing the lever. Return the tool to our autho- rized service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

WARNING: NEVER tape down or defeat pur-

pose and function of the lever.

WARNING: Before installing the battery

cartridge on the tool, always check to see that the switch triggers and lever actuate properly and return to the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate properlycanleadtolossofcontrolandseriousper- sonalinjury. CAUTION: Never put your nger on the switch triggers when carrying.Thetoolmaystart unintentionallyandcauseinjury. NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the lever. This can cause switch breakage. Pressthemainpowerbuttontoturnonthetool.Toturn o󰀨thetool,pressandholdthemainpowerbuttonuntil thespeedindicatorsgoo󰀨. ►Fig.4: 1.Mainpowerbutton NOTE:Thecautionlampbrinksiftheswitchtrigger ispulledunderunoperatableconditions.Thecaution lampblinksifyouturnonthemainpowerswitchwhile holding down the lever and the switch trigger. NOTE:Thistoolemploystheautopower-o󰀨function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch willautomaticallyshutdownwhentheswitchtrigger is not pulled for a certain period after the main power switch is turned on. Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentally pulled, the lever is provided. To start the tool, pull the front switch trigger, and then pull the rear switch trigger whilepressingthelever.Whenyoureleaseeitherofthe switch triggers, the tool stops. ►Fig.5: 1. Lever 2. Rear switch trigger 3. Front switch trigger Speed adjusting Youcanadjustthetoolspeedbypressingthemain powerbutton.Eachtimeyoupressthemainpower button,thelevelofspeedchanges. ►Fig.6: 1. Speed indicator 2.Mainpowerbutton Speed indicator Mode Stroke speed High 5,000 min

Reverse button for debris removal

• Constant speed control The speed control function provides the constant rotation speed regardless of load conditions.

• Electricbrake Thistoolisequippedwithanelectricbrake.Ifthe toolconsistentlyfailstoquicklystoptheshear bladesafterreleasingtheswitchtrigger,havethe toolservicedatMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenter.

• Accidentalre-startpreventivefunction Evenifyouinstallthebatterycartridgewhilepull- ing the switch trigger, the tool does not start. To startthetool,rstreleasetheswitchtrigger,and then pull the switch trigger. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. CAUTION: When replacing the shear blades, always wear gloves so that your hands do not directly contact the blades. NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, do not wipe o󰀨 grease from the gear and crank. Installing or removing the shear blades CAUTION: Attach the blade cover before removing or installing the shear blades. Youcaninstall600mmor750mmshearbladestoyourtool. NOTE:Ifyouchangetheshearbladestoadi󰀨erent length,replacethechipreceiverwithonewhichts theblades.

1. Removefourscrews(forUH013G)orvescrews

(forUH014G),andthenremovethechipreceiverfrom the tool. For UH013G ►Fig.8: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw For UH014G ►Fig.9: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw

2. Place the tool upside down, and then remove six

bolts. ►Fig.10: 1. Bolt

3. Remove the cover and the plate.

5. Remove three screws, three sleeves and the felt

at the same position. ►Fig.16: 1. Protrusion

9. Insert the screw removed in step 5 into the holes

hole on the rod, then align the position of the felt pad withtheholesonthetool.Attachtwonewsleeves. ►Fig.18: 1. Felt pad 2. Protrusion 3. Hole 4. Sleeve NOTICE: Apply a small amount of grease to the inner periphery of the hole of the rod. NOTICE: Be careful not to lose the sleeves.

11. Aligntheholesonthesleevesandshearblades

with the holes on the tool, and then tighten two screws totemporarilyxtheshearblades. ►Fig.19: 1. Screw

12. Remove the screw inserted into the hole on the

►Fig.23: 1. Rod 2. Small hole 3. Bearing NOTICE: Apply a small amount of grease to the inner periphery of the small hole of the rod. NOTICE: Make sure that the protrusion on the shear blades ts in the small hole on the rod.

►Fig.24: 1. Protrusion 2. Plate NOTICE: Make sure that the protrusion on the shear blades ts in the hole on the plate.

fourscrews(forUH013G)orvescrews(forUH014G). For UH013G ►Fig.26: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw For UH014G ►Fig.27: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw NOTICE: If the shear blades do not move smoothly, the shear blades are not engaged with the rods properly. Install the shear blades again. NOTICE: If the parts other than the shear blades such as the rods are worn out, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement or repairs. Removing or installing the chip receiver CAUTION: When installing or removing the chip receiver, always wear gloves so that your hands do not directly contact the shear blades. The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes clean-up afterward much easier. To remove the chip receiver, remove four screws (forUH013G)orvescrews(forUH014G),andthen remove the chip receiver from the tool. To install the chip receiver, follow the removal procedure in reverse. For UH013G ►Fig.28: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw For UH014G ►Fig.29: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw OPERATION

WARNING: Keep hands away from shear

blades. CAUTION: Avoid operating the tool in very hot weather as much as practicable. When operat- ing the tool, be careful of your physical condition. CAUTION: Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming.Theshearbladesmaybreakandcause aninjury. CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the shear blades to contact the ground.Thetoolmayrecoil andcauseaninjury. CAUTION: Overreaching with a hedge trim- mer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous.Donotworkwhilestandingonanything wobblyorinrm. NOTICE: Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm in diameter with the tool.Cutbranches to10cmlowerthanthecuttingheightusingbranch cuttersbeforeusingthetool. ►Fig.30: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm NOTICE: Do not cut down dead trees or similar hard objects.Doingsomaydamagethetool. NOTICE: Do not trim the grass or weeds while using the shear blades.Theshearbladesmay becometangledinthegrassorweeds. Holdthefrontgripwithyourrighthandandthereargrip withyourlefthand.Pullthefrontswitchtrigger,thenpull the rear switch trigger while pressing the lever, and then move the tool forward. ►Fig.31 Forbasicoperation,tilttheshearbladestowardthe trimmingdirectionandmoveitcalmlyandslowlyatthe speed rate of 3 to 4 seconds per meter. ►Fig.32 Tocutahedgetopevenly,tieastringatthedesired height and trim along it. ►Fig.33 The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes clean-up afterward much easier. ►Fig.34 Tocutahedgesideevenly,cutfromthebottomtotop. ►Fig.35 Whentrimmingtomakearoundshape(trimmingbox- woodorrhododendron,etc.),trimfromtheroottothe topforabeautifulnish. ►Fig.3616 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY, repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts. Cleaning the tool Cleanthetoolbywipingo󰀨dustwithadryclothorone dippedinsoapywaterandwrungout. 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, applylow-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray-typelubri- catingoil)totheshearblades. ►Fig.37 Afteroperation,removedustfromtheshearbladeswith awiredbrush,wipeito󰀨withaclothandthenapply low-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray-typelubricating oil)totheshearblades. ►Fig.38 NOTICE: Do not wash the shear blades in water. Doingsomaycauserustordamagetothetool. NOTICE: Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction and shorten the operating time per battery charge. Storage Thehookholeinthetoolbottomisconvenientforhang- ing the tool from a nail or screw on the wall. Removethebatterycartridgefromthetool,andthen attachthebladecovertotheshearbladessothatthe bladesarenotexposed.Storethetooloutofthereach of children. Store the tool in a place not exposed to moisture or rain. ►Fig.39: 1. Hole Grinding the shear blades NOTICE: If the shear blades have considerably deformed by grinding, replace the shear blades with new ones.

bladefrom3directionswiththele. ►Fig.41: (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.

5. Place the tool upside down, and then remove the

7. Return the tool to normal position, and then

removetheburrsfromtheshearbladeswiththedress- ing stone. Grease lubrication Interval of lubrication:Every50operatinghours

outlet of the grease vessel with the hole on the cover, and then press the outlet of the grease vessel onto the hole. ►Fig.44: 1.Greasevessel2. Hole

TROUBLESHOOTING Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual, donotattempttodismantlethetool.Instead,askMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenters,alwaysusingMakitareplace- ment parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Motor does not run. Batterycartridgeisnotinstalled. Installthebatterycartridge. Batteryproblem(undervoltage) Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnote󰀨ective, replacebattery. Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork correctly. Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair. Motor stops running after a little use. Battery'schargelevelislow. Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnote󰀨ective, replacebattery. Overheating. Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down. Tool does not reach maximum RPM. Batteryisinstalledimproperly. Installthebatterycartridgeasdescribedinthis manual. Batterypowerisdropping. Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnote󰀨ective, replacebattery. Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork correctly. Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair. Shearbladesdonotmove: stopthemachineimmediately! Foreignobjectsarecaughtbetweenthe shearblades. 1.Usethereversebutton. 2.Switcho󰀨thetoolandremovethebatterycar- tridge,andthenremovetheforeignobjectsusing tools such as pliers. Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork correctly. Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair. Abnormalvibration: stopthemachineimmediately! Shearbladesarebroken,bentorworn. Replacetheshearblades. Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork correctly. Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair. Shearbladesandmotorcannotstop: Removethebatteryimmediately! Electricmalfunction. Removethebatteryandaskyourlocalauthorized service center for repair. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother accessories or attachments might present a risk of injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment for its stated purpose. Ifyouneedanyassistanceformoredetailsregard- ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService Center.