Makita BUM166 Instruction Manual

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15OPERATIONWARNING:• Keep hands away from blades.CAUTION:• Smear the blade before and once per hour duringoperation using machine oil or the like.• Avoid operating the tool under the scorchingsunlight as much as practicable. When operatingthe tool, be careful of your physical conditions.• Hold the tool with one hand. Do not hold the frontbulge of the tool as a grip.Fig.22Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height andhold it so that the foot of the tool rest on the ground. Thengently move the tool forward into the area to be cut.Fig.23When trimming around curb, fence or trees, move the toolalong them. Be careful for the blade not to contact them.Fig.24When trimming sprouts or foliage of a small tree, removethe base frame from the tool and cut little by little.Shear big branches to your desired height beforehandusing branch scissors before using this tool.CAUTION:• When trimming twigs and foliage, do not attempt totrim too much at a time. Proceed gently. Also do notattempt to cut thick branches.• Do not let the shear blades contact the groundsduring operation. The blades will be dulled, causingpoor performance.• Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees.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 orsoap-dipped rag.CAUTION:• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or thelike. Discoloration, deformation or cracks mayresult.Shear blade maintenanceFig.25Fig.26After operation, remove dust from both sides of the bladewith wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then applyenough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc. andspray-type lubricating oil.CAUTION:• Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do somay cause rust or damage on the tool.• Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade frictionand shorten the operating time per battery charge.After use• To clean off the exterior of the tool, dampen a softcloth in a soapy water and wipe gently. Never usethinner or benzine.• Do not store the tool in a place where volatilematerials are stored.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjustment should beperformed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, alwaysusing Makita replacement parts.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments arerecommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjury to persons. Only use accessory orattachment for its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regardingthese accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.• Grass shear blade assembly• Grass shear blade cover• Base frame• Makita genuine battery and charger• Long handle attachmentFor cordless hedge trimmer useThis tool can be used as a hedge trimmer by using thehedge shear blade (optional accessory) and 2-waychange set (optional accessory).To use this tool as a hedge trimmer, replacing the grassshear blades with the hedge shear blades is required.For removing the grass shear blades, refer to theaforementioned section titled "Installing or removinggrass shear blades". For installing the hedge shearblades, refer to the section below titled "Installing orremoving hedge shear blades".• Hedge shear blade assembly (for Hedge Trimmer)• 2-way change set consisting of the following twoaccessories• Hedge shear blade cover (for Hedge Trimmer)• Storage case (for blade bottom section)