Makita UH 4050, UH 4850, UH 5550, UH 6350 Instruction Manual

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2Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA hedge trimmer!We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modernmachine.Models UH 4050, UH 4850, UH 5550 and UH 6350 are verylight and handy hedge trimmers, with high performance anda good power-to-weight ratio.The ergonomic design of the grips and controls make forcomfortable and untiring operation during extensive jobs. Astrain reliever is provided for the power cord at both ends.The safety features of the UH 4050, UH 4850, UH 5550 andUH 6350 hedge trimmers are state of the art and meet allinternational standards. These features include hand guardson both handles, 2-hand grip safeties and a quick-stop function.In order to ensure the proper functioning and performanceof your new hedge trimmer, and to safeguard your ownpersonal safety, it is imperative that you read this instruc-tion manual thoroughly before operation. Be especiallycareful to observe all safety precautions! Failure to ob-serve these precautions can lead to severe injury ordeath!Table of contentsEU Conformity Declaration ................................................ 2Packaging ............................................................................ 2Symbols ............................................................................... 2Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 3General precautions ........................................................ 3Protective equipment ...................................................... 3Putting into operation .................................................. 3-4Extension power cord ..................................................... 4Transport and storage .................................................... 4Maintenance .................................................................... 4First aid ........................................................................... 4Working technique .......................................................... 5Tips on hedge-trimming ..................................................... 5Environmental protection information ............................. 5Technical data ..................................................................... 6Designation of components .............................................. 6PUTTING INTO OPERATION .............................................. 7Checking the blade brake .............................................. 7MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 7Cleaning and maintaining the cutter ............................... 7Instructions for periodic maintenance ............................. 7Trouble shooting ................................................................ 7Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................. 8Service centres (see enclosure)EU Conformity DeclarationThe undersigned, Junzo Asada and Rainer Bergfeld, asauthorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITAmachines,Type: (222) UH 4050, UH 4850, UH 5550, UH 6350manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and healthrequirements of the applicable EU guidelines:EU Machine guideline 98/37/ EG, EU EMC guideline 89/336/EWG (modified by 91/263/ EWG, 92/31/ EWG and 93/68/EWG), EU Low-voltage guideline 73/23/ EWG (modified by93/68/ EWG), Noise emission 2000/14/EG.The most important standards applied to properly meet therequirements of the above EU guidelines were: EN 774/A2,EN 50144-1, EN 50144-2-15, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN61000-3-2/-3.The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG wasperformed per Annex V. The measured sound power level(Lwa) is 95 dB(A). The guaranteed sound power level (Ld) is98 dB(A).Hamburg, 1.12. 2001 for DOLMAR GmbHJunzo Asada Rainer BergfeldManaging Director Managing DirectorSymbolsYou will notice the following symbols on the hedge trimmerand in the Instruction Manual:PackagingYour MAKITA hedge trimmer is delivered in a cardboard boxto protect it during shipping.Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequentlyreuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).RE YSTOPRE YRead Instruction Manual and followall warnings and safety instructions!Particular care and attention!Forbidden!Protect from rain and moisture!Pull mains plug if power cord is damaged!Pull mains plug!Double protective insulationSwitch off motor!Wear protective gloves!Wear eye and hearing protection!First aidRecyclingCE-marking