Makita DUM604 Instruction Manual

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15 ENGLISHWARNING: Never disable the lock function ortape down the lock-off button.NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger forciblywithout pressing the lock-off button. The switchmay break.► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off buttonTo start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull theswitch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. Thelock-off button can be pressed from either the right orleft side.Indicator lampThe indicator lamp blinks or lights up when the remain-ing battery capacity is low or empty. The indicator lampalso lights up when the tool becomes overloaded.► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lampLamp status and action to be takenIndicator lamp Status Action to be takenThe lamp blinksred.The remainingbattery capacityis low.Charge the battery.The lamp lights upred. *The tool hasstopped becausethe remainingbattery capacity isempty.Charge the battery.The tool hasstopped due tooverload.Turn off the tool.* The time at which the indicator lamp lights up varies dependingon the temperature around the work area and the battery car-tridge conditions.Adjusting the shearing height (forgrass shear)CAUTION: When changing the shearingheight, be sure to attach the blade cover and becareful not to trap fingers between the tool andgrass receiver.The shearing height can be set to three levels (15 mm,20 mm, and 25 mm) by changing the fixed position ofthe grass receiver. The shearing height without thegrass receiver is about 10 mm.1. Slide the grass receiver toward the front of thetool.► Fig.5: 1. Grass receiver2. Change the fixed position of the grass receiver bymoving it in the direction of the arrow.► Fig.6NOTE: The shearing height value is a guideline. Theactual shearing height may vary depending on thecondition of the lawn or the ground.NOTE: Try a test shearing in a less conspicuousplace to get your desired height.ASSEMBLYCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore carrying out any work on the tool.CAUTION: When replacing the shear blades,always wear gloves and attach the blade cover sothat your hands and face do not directly contactthe blades.NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, donot wipe off grease from the gear and crank.Installing or removing the bladecoverCAUTION: Be careful not to touch the bladeswhen installing or removing the blade cover.To remove the blade cover, pull it slightly, and then slideit sideways. To install the blade cover, perform the stepsin reverse.► Fig.7Installing or removing the grassreceiverCAUTION: When installing or removing thegrass receiver, be sure to attach the blade coverand be careful not to trap your fingers betweenthe tool and grass receiver.Removing the grass receiver1. Release the protrusions on the grass receiverfrom the grooves on the tool while sliding the grassreceiver toward the front of the tool.► Fig.8: 1. Grass receiver2. Release the hinge of the grass receiver from thetool.Installing the grass receiver1. Hook the hinge of the grass receiver on the grooveof the tool.► Fig.9: 1. Hinge 2. Grass receiver2. Align the protrusions on the grass receiver withthe grooves on the tool by sliding the grass receivertoward the front of the tool and moving it in the directionof the arrow.► Fig.10NOTICE: Do not attach the hinge of the grassreceiver to the tool forcibly after aligning the pro-trusions on the grass receiver with the grooveson the tool.