Installing the hedge shear blades (Fig. 19)
Prepare the crank, the undercover and new shear blades.
(Fig. 20)
Adjust the three detent pin position so that these three
pins are aligned with the basic alignment line on the tool
housing. (Fig. 21)
Fit the crank with its recessed part facing downward onto
the detent pins. At this time, apply a small amount of
grease to the periphery of the crank using grease that the
shear blades as optional accessory are provided with or
that remains inside gear housing. (Fig. 22)
Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the
lower one. Move the shear blades so that the hole in the
base plate of shear blades are positioned in the center of
these overlapped oval holes. (Fig. 23)
Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit
it onto the new ones for easy handling during the
replacement of blades. (Fig. 24)
Turn the shear blades upside down and install it so that
pin on the tool fit in the hole in the shear blades. Fit the
bent part of the base plate of the shear blades to the
groove in the tool housing. Then make sure that the base
plate of the shear blades is set in place. (Fig. 25)
Tighten two screws with a coin or similars firmly. (Fig. 26)
Place the undercover so that the symbol
undercover is aligned with the symbol
lever. (Fig. 27)
Press the undercover down and with the undercover
pressed down turn the undercover clockwise until the
symbol
on the label is aligned with the symbol
locking lever (the undercover is completely locked).
(Fig. 28)
At this time, make sure that the locking lever fits in the
groove in the undercover.
CAUTION:
• Never use the tool without installing the undercover on
it.
Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to
check it for proper movement.
NOTE:
• When the shear blades does not operate properly,
there is a poor fit between the blades and crank. Redo
from the beginning.
Storage (Fig. 29)
The hook hole in the tool bottom is convenient for hanging
the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.
Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the blades
are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children
carefully.
Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
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If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Hedge shear blade cover
• Hedge shear blade assembly
• Chip receiver for hedge trimming
• Makita genuine battery and charger
For cordless grass shear use (Fig. 30)
This tool can be used as a grass shear by using the grass
shear blade (optional accessory) and 2-way change set.
To use this tool as a grass shear, replacing the hedge
shear blades with the grass shear blades is required.
For removing the hedge trimmer blades, refer to the
aforementioned section titled "Removing the hedge shear
blades".
For installing the grass shear blade, refer to the section
below titled "Installing or removing grass shear blades".
• Grass shear blade assembly (for Grass Shear)
• 2-way change set consisting of the following three
• Grass shear blade cover (for Grass Shear)
• Storage case (for blade bottom section)
on the
• Base frame (for Grass Shear)
on the locking
• Long handle attachment (for Grass Shear)
ASSEMBLY
on the
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
Installing or removing blade cover
(Fig. 31 & 32)
• Be careful not to contact the shear blade when
Slide the blade cover from the tool's side until the shear
blade completely hides itself and then push in it lightly
towards the tool from the front.
To remove the blade cover, take the above installation
procedure in reverse.
Installing or removing grass shear blades
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
• When replacing the shear blade, always wear gloves
NOTE:
• Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank. Failure
• For specific way of removing and installing shear
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
accessories
CAUTION:
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the tool.
CAUTION:
installing or removing the blade cover. Contacting the
shear blade may cause personal injuries.
CAUTION:
battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing shear blades. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge from the tool may result in
serious injury from accidental start-up.
without removing blade cover so that hands and face
do not directly contact the blade. Failure to do so may
cause personal injury.
to do so may cause damage to the tool.
blades refer to the reverse of a package for accessory
shear blades. (Fig. 33)