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USER MANUAL EN424MP MAKITA

Ground Trimmer Attachment INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8

• Specicationsmaydi󰀨erfromcountrytocountry. Approved power unit Thisattachmentisapprovedtouseonlywiththefollow- ing power unit(s):

• DUX60 Cordless multi function power head

• DUX18 Cordless multi function power head

• UX01G Cordless multi function power head

WARNING: Never use the attachment with

non-approved power unit. Non-approved combi- nation may cause serious injury. Symbols Thefollowingsshowthesymbolswhichmaybeusedfortheequip- ment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheirmeaningbeforeuse. Read and follow the instruction manual. DANGER-Keephandsawayfromblade. Wearprotectivehelmet,eyeandear protection. Wear protective gloves. Wearsturdybootswithnon-slipsoles. Keepbystandersandanimalsatleast15m (50ft)awayfromthepowertool. Hotsurfaces-Burnstongersorhands. Guaranteed sound power level according to EU Outdoor Noise Directive. Sound power level according to Australia NSW Noise Control Regulation. Intended use Thisattachmentisdesignedforonlythepurposeof trimminggrassesandweedsonthegroundinconjunc- tion with an approved power unit. Never use the attach- mentfortheotherpurpose.Abusingtheattachment maycauseseriousinjury. EC Declaration of Conformity For European countries only We as the manufacturers: Makita Europe N.V., Business address: Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Kortenberg BELGIUM. Authorize Hiroshi Tsujimura forthecompilationofthetechnicalleanddeclare underoursoleresponsibilitythattheproduct(s); Designation: Ground Trimmer Attachment. DesignationofType(s):EN424MP. Fulllsalltherelevantprovisionsof2006/42/EC and alsofulllsalltherelevantprovisionsofthefollowing EC/EU Directives: 2000/14/EC and are manufactured in accordance with the following Harmonised Standards: EN 62841-1:2015, EN 62841-4-2:2019, EN IEC 62841- 4-5:2021, EN ISO 11806-1:2011. Place and date of declaration: Kortenberg, Belgium.

Responsibleperson:Hiroshi Tsujimura, Director - Makita Europe N.V.9 ENGLISH Declaration of Conformity (For UK) For UK only We as the manufacturers: Makita Europe N.V., Business address: Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Kortenberg BELGIUM. Authorize Hiroshi Tsujimura forthecompilationofthetechnicalleanddeclare underoursoleresponsibilitythattheproduct(s); Designation: Ground Trimmer Attachment. DesignationofType(s):EN424MP. FulllsalltherelevantprovisionsofS.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)andalsofulllsalltherelevantprovisions of the following UK Regulations: S.I. 2001/1701 (as amended) and are manufactured in accordance with the following Designated Standards: EN 62841-1:2015, EN 62841-4-2:2019, EN IEC 62841-4-5:2021, EN ISO 11806-1:2011. Place and date of declaration: Kortenberg, Belgium.

1. Do not use the grass shear in bad weather

conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.Thisdecreasestheriskofbeingstruck bylightning.

2. Keep all power cords and cables away from

ment will reduce the risk of hearing loss.

4. Hold the grass shear by insulated gripping

surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire maymakeexposedmetalpartsofthegrassshear "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 grass shearmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.

6. When clearing jammed material or servicing

the grass shear, make sure the power switch is o󰀨 and the battery pack is removed or discon- nected. Unexpected actuation of the grass shear whileclearingjammedmaterialorservicingmay resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

7. Carry the grass shear by the handle with the

blade stopped and taking care not to operate the power switch.Propercarryingofthegrass shear will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting andresultantpersonalinjuryfromtheblades.

8. When transporting or storing the grass shear,

always use the blade cover. Proper handling of the grass shear will decrease the risk of personal injuryfromtheblades. Additional Safety Instructions General instructions

1. To ensure correct operation, user has to read

this instruction manual to make himself famil- iar with the handling of the equipment. Users insu󰀩cientlyinformedwillriskdangertothem- selves as well as others due to improper handling.

2. Never allow children, persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine, local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

3. Use the equipment with the utmost care and

4. Operate the equipment only if you are in good

physical condition. Perform all work calmly and carefully. Use common sense and keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-

cially children, or pets are nearby.

6. The motor is to be switched o󰀨 immediately in

case that the equipment shows any problem or abnormal sign.

7. Switch o󰀨 and remove the battery cartridge

when resting and when leaving the equipment unattended, and place it in a safe location to prevent danger to others or damage to the equipment.

8. Avoid using the machine in bad weather

conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning. Personal protective equipment

1. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all

times while operating the machine.

2. Always wear substantial footwear and long

trousers while operating the machine. Starting up the equipment

1. Make sure that there are no children or other

people nearby, also pay attention to any ani- mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop usingtheequipment.

2. During operation, keep bystanders or animals

at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool as soon as someone approaches.

3. Before use always check that the equipment

is safe for operation. Check the security of the cutting tool and the guard and the switch trig- ger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for clean and dry handles and test the function of the start/stop.10 ENGLISH

Check damaged parts before further use of the equipment. A guard or other part that is dam- aged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of mov- ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may a󰀨ect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by our authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

5. Switch on the motor only when the hands and

feet are away from the cutting tool.

6. Before starting make sure that the cutting tool

has no contact with any objects.

Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool when the battery cartridge is installed and with nger on the switch. Make sure that the switch is o󰀨 when installing the battery cartridge.

9. Before operation, examine the work area for

wire fences, stones, or other solid objects. They can damage the blades.

10. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign

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

1. Only use the equipment in good light and

visibility. During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing on slopes and be sure to walk and never run.

2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from

Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.

4. Never climb up into trees to perform cutting

operation with the equipment.

5. Never work on unstable surfaces.

6. Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within

the working range.Foreignparticlesmaydam- age the cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.

7. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard

objects, immediately switch o󰀨 the motor and inspect the cutting tool.

8. Inspect the cutting tool at short regular inter-

vals for damage (detection of hairline cracks by means of tapping-noise test).

9. Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool

must have reached full working speed.

The cutting tool has to be equipped with the appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with damaged guards or without guards in place!

11. All protective installations and guards sup-

plied with the equipment must be used during operation.

12. Always remove the battery cartridge from the

equipment: — whenever leaving the equipment unattended; — before clearing a blockage; — before checking, cleaning or working on the equipment; — after striking a foreign object; — whenever the equipment starts vibrating abnormally.

13. Always ensure that the ventilation openings

are kept clear of debris.

14. Cutting means continues to run after the motor

15. 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.

16. When attaching or removing the blade cover,

be careful not to injure your hands. Cutting Tools Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand. Maintenance instructions

1. The condition of the equipment, in particular of

the cutting tool of the protective devices must be checked before commencing work.

2. Turn o󰀨 the motor and remove the battery

cartridge before carrying out maintenance, replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equip- ment or cutting tool.

3. When not in use, attach the blade cover to the

tool and store the tool indoors in dry, and high locked-up place, out of reach of children. 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. PARTS DESCRIPTION ►Fig.1: 1. Blade cover 2. Cap 3.Shearblades

WARNING: Before assembling or adjusting

the equipment, switch o󰀨 the motor and remove the battery cartridge.Otherwise,themachinemay startunintentionallyandresultinaninjury.

WARNING: When assembling or adjusting

the equipment, always put it down. Assemblingor adjustingtheequipmentinanuprightpositionmay resultinseriousinjury.

WARNING: Follow the warnings and precau-

tions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” and the instruction manual of the power unit.11 ENGLISH Assembling the attachment

1. Remove the cap from one end of the pipe on the

side with the plate. ►Fig.2: 1. Cap 2. Plate

2. Loosentheboltofthewheelswiththehexwrench.

Align the plate on the pipe with the groove in the wheels, and then attach the wheels to the pipe as shown inthegure.Securelytightenthebolttoxthewheels. ►Fig.4: 1. Pipe 2. Wheel 3. Plate 4. Bolt NOTICE: Be sure to attach the wheels so that the plate is engaged with the wheels.

4. Remove the cap from the attachment.

5. Attach the attachment to the pipe so that the hole

on the pipe is aligned with the hole on the attachment. Securelytightentheshortboltrst,andthentightenthe longbolttoxthepipe. ►Fig.6: 1. Pipe 2. Bolt (short) 3. Bolt (long) NOTE:Whentighteningthebolts,apply4.0-6.0N•m astighteningtorque. Mounting the attachment pipe CAUTION: Always check that the attachment pipe is secured after installation. Improper instal- lationmaycausetheattachmentfallingo󰀨fromthe powerunitandcausepersonalinjury. Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.

1. Remove the cap from the end of the pipe.

►Fig.7: 1. Pipe 2. Cap NOTICE: Do not dispose of the cap since the cap is necessary for storing the attachment.

2. Turn the lever toward the attachment.

3. Align the pin with the arrow mark on the power

unit.Insertthepipeuntilthereleasebuttonpopsup. Make sure that the position line is on the tip of the arrow mark on the power unit, and the arrow mark on the power unit and the arrow mark on the pipe are facing each other. ►Fig.9: 1.Releasebutton2. Arrow mark on the power unit 3. Pin 4. Position line 5. Arrow mark on the pipe

4. Turn the lever toward the power unit.

►Fig.10: 1. Lever Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the pipe. NOTICE: Do not tighten the lever without the attachment pipe inserted.Otherwisethelevermay tighten the entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it. To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach- ment and pull the pipe out while pressing down the releasebutton. ►Fig.11: 1.Releasebutton2. Lever 3. Pipe Removing or attaching the blade cover Releasethelatchesofthebladecoverbypullingthem, andthenopenthebladecover. ►Fig.12: 1. Latch Whenattachingthebladecovertotheshearblades, makesurethatthebladecoverisclosedandboth latchesarexedsecurely. Installing or removing the shear blades CAUTION: When replacing the shear blades, always wear gloves so that your hands do not directly contact the blades. CAUTION: Attach the blade cover before removing or installing the shear blades. NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, do not wipe o󰀨 grease from the crank.

6. Turn the crank with the slotted screwdriver so that

the crank is positioned in the direction as shown in the gure. ►Fig.17: 1. Crank

theboltinsertedintothebladecoverinstep9,andthen tightenthebolt. ►Fig.21: 1. Bolt 2. Cover12 ENGLISH NOTICE: If the shear blades do not operate prop- erly, the blades are not engaging the crank prop- erly. Remove the blades and install them again. NOTICE: If the parts other than the shear blades such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement or repairs. 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. Adjusting the cutting angle CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 before adjusting the cutting angle. Theangleoftheattachmentcanbeadjustedbychang- ingthepositionofthewheels.Loosentheboltonthe wheels, then move the wheels to the desired position, andthensecurelytightenthebolttoxthewheels. ►Fig.22: 1. Wheel NOTICE: Make sure that the plate on the pipe is engaged with the wheels. OPERATION

WARNING: Follow the warnings and precau-

tions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” and the instruction manual of the power unit. Operating the tool

WARNING: Keep hands away from shear

WARNING: Be extremely careful to maintain

control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool couldresultinseriousinjurytothebystanderandthe operator.

WARNING: Before shearing, clear away sticks

and stones from the shearing area. ►Fig.23 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: Overreaching with the tool, partic- ularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do notworkwhilestandingonanythingwobblyorinrm. NOTICE: Do not cut down dead trees or similar hard objects.Doingsomaydamagethetool. NOTICE: Do not use the tool in a way that causes the motor to stop or to rotate extremely slowly. NOTICE: Do not attempt to cut thick branches. NOTICE: Do not allow the shear blades to con- tact the ground during operation. The blades will be dulled, causing poor performance. NOTICE: Do not trim the wet grass or foliage of small trees. Holdthetoolwithbothhandsbyholdingthefronthan- dle and the rear grip of the power unit. ►Fig.24: 1. Front handle 2. Rear grip With the wheels in contact with the ground, pull the switchtriggerwhilepressingthelock-o󰀨lever,andthen move the tool forward. ►Fig.25 Whentrimmingaroundcurbs,fencesortrees,movethe toolalongthem.Becarefulthatthebladesdonotcome into contact with them. MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before inspecting or maintaining

the equipment, switch o󰀨 the motor and remove the battery cartridge.Otherwise,themachinemay startunintentionallyandresultinseriousinjury.

WARNING: When inspecting or maintaining

the equipment, always put it down.Assemblingor adjustingtheequipmentinanuprightpositionmay resultinseriousinjury.

WARNING: Follow the warnings and precau-

tions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” and the instruction manual of the power unit. CAUTION: Wear gloves when performing the inspection or maintenance. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.13 ENGLISH 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.26 Afteroperation,removedustfrombothsidesofthe shearbladeswithawiredbrush,wipeito󰀨withacloth andthenapplylow-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray- typelubricatingoil)totheshearblades. ►Fig.27 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 Attachthebladecovertotheshearbladessothatthe bladesarenotexposed.Storethetooloutofthereach of children. Store the tool in a place not exposed to moisture or rain. When storing the attachment separated from the power unit, put the cap onto the end of the pipe. ►Fig.28 Lubricating moving parts NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of grease supplied.Otherwiseinsu󰀩- cientlubricationmaydamagemovingparts. Drive axle: Applygrease(MakitagreaseNNo.2orequivalent) every30hoursofoperation. ►Fig.29 NOTE:GenuineMakitagreasemaybepurchased fromyourlocalMakitadealer. Grease lubrication Interval of lubrication:Every50operatinghours

Grinding the shear blades NOTICE: If the shear blades have considerably deformed by grinding, replace the shear blades with new ones.

bladefrom3directionswiththele. ►Fig.32: (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.14 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual, donotattempttodismantlethetool.Instead,askMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenters,alwaysusingMakitareplace- ment parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Motor does not start. - Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit. Motor stops soon. - Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit. Motor speed does not increase. - Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit. Shearbladesdonotmove: stopthemachineimmediately! Foreignobjectsarecaughtbetweenthe shearblades. Switcho󰀨thetoolandremovethebatterycartridge, andthenremovetheforeignobjectsusingtools such as pliers. Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork correctly. Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair. Abnormalvibration: stopthemachineimmediately! Shearbladesarebroken,bentorworn. Replacetheshearblades. Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork correctly. Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair. Shearbladesandmotorcannotstop: Removethebatteryimmediately! Electric malfunction. Removethebatteryandaskyourlocalauthorized service center for repair. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita machine specied in this manual.Theuseofany other accessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattach- ment for its stated purpose. Ifyouneedanyassistanceformoredetailsregard- ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService Center.