Makita BUH550 Instruction Manual

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10Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, itmay accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury toyou or someone around you.• Do not use force when inserting the battery adapter. Ifthe adapter does not slide in easily, it is not beinginserted correctly.• The way of removing or installing a battery cartridgefrom or on the battery adapter is the same as that ofremoving or installing it from or on the tools.• Press down the hook securely as far as it will go whenthe battery adapter is hooked on the waist belt andsimilar objects.Arm cord hook (Accessory)CAUTION:• Do not attach the holder of arm cord hook to other thanthe extension cord. Do not attach it in a position closerto the tool beyond the hook complete hooks. Failure todo so may cause an accident or personal injury.• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to thetool’s cord and the other hook of hook complete to theextension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hookonly attached may cause an accident and injury.Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk ofcutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by theloose extension cord. (Fig. 7)Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your armand pass the extension cord through the holder. Thelength of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.NOTE:• Do not pass the extension cord through the band.• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to do somay cause deflection and damage to it.OPERATIONCAUTION:• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence orother hard objects while trimming. The blade will breakand may cause serious injury.• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from aladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work fromanything wobbly or infirm. (Fig. 8)Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mmdiameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut withshears down to the hedge trimming level.CAUTION:• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.Failure to do so may damage the tool. (Fig. 9)Hold the trimmer with both hands and pull the switchtrigger A or B and then move it in front of your body.(Fig. 10)As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimmingdirection and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rateof 3 - 4 seconds per meter. (Fig. 11)To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at thedesired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as areference line. (Fig. 12)Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool whentrimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves’ beingthrown away. (Fig. 13)Rotate the handle for your easy handling beforeoperation. Refer to the section titled “Handle mountingposition”.To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottomupwards. (Fig. 14)Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward thetop for a nice appearance and good job.Installing or removing chip receiver(accessory)CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before installing orremoving chip receiver.NOTE:• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear glovesso that hands and face does not directly contact theblade. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.• Always be sure to remove the blade cover beforeinstalling the chip receiver.• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and alleviatescollecting thrown-away leaves. This can be installed oneither side of the tool. (Fig. 15)Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its slitsoverlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this time,make sure that the chip receiver does not contact branchcatcher at the top of the shear blades. (Fig. 16)At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so thatits hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit. (Fig. 17)To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sidesso that the hooks are unlocked. (Fig. 18)CAUTION:• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot beinstalled on the tool with the chip receiver beinginstalled. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the chipreceiver and then install the blade cover to avoid bladeexposure.NOTE:• Check the chip receiver for secure installment beforeuse.• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an excessiveforce with its hooks locked in the blade unit grooves.Using the excessive force may damage it.MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before attempting toperform inspection or maintenance.Cleaning the toolClean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-dipped rag.CAUTION:• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or thelike. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.Blade maintenanceSmear the blade before and once per hour duringoperation using machine oil or similars.