Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by pressing the main
power button. Each time you press the main power
button, the level of speed changes.
► Fig.7: 1. Main power button 2. Speed indicator
Indicator
NOTE: The tool starts in the same mode as the last
operation. If you remove the battery while the motor
is running after the shutdown, the tool may not start in
the same mode as the last operation.
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
If the entangled branches or
debris cannot be removed by the reverse func-
tion, switch off the tool and remove the battery
cartridge, and then remove the entangled
branches or debris using tools such as pliers.
Failure to switch off the tool and remove the bat-
tery cartridge may result in serious personal injury
from accidental start-up. Removing the entangled
branches or debris by hand may cause an injury,
since the shear blades may move in reaction to
removing them.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction
of shear blades movement. It is only for removing
branches and debris entangled in the tool.
To reverse the shear blades movement, press the
reverse button when the shear blades have stopped,
and then pull the switch lever while pressing the lock-off
lever. The speed indicator starts blinking, and the shear
blades move in reverse direction.
When entangled branches and debris are removed,
the tool returns to the regular movement and the speed
indicator stops blinking and lights up.
► Fig.8: 1. Reverse button 2. Speed indicator
NOTE: If the entangled branches or debris cannot
be removed, release the switch lever, then press the
reverse button, and then pull the switch lever until
they are removed.
NOTE: If you press the reverse button while the shear
blades are still moving, the tool comes to stop and to
be ready for reverse movement.
Mode
Stroke speed
High
4,000 min
Medium
3,000 min
Low
2,000 min
Adjusting the cutting angle
CAUTION:
switched off before folding or unfolding the head.
CAUTION:
the tool or after using the tool, be sure to attach
the blade cover before folding the head.
CAUTION:
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not to pinch your fingers between the head and
the slide sleeve.
The angle of the head can be adjusted in 6 steps at
-1
between 45° upward and 70° downward. To change the
angle of the head, follow the steps below.
► Fig.9: 1. Upward head angles 2. Downward head
angles
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1.
Hold the head and the slide sleeve as shown in
the figure.
► Fig.10: 1. Head 2. Slide sleeve
2.
Move the head while holding down the slide
sleeve, and then release the slide sleeve.
3.
Move the head slightly until it is locked with a click.
NOTE: Make sure that the head is securely locked
before operating the tool.
Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
•
Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant
rotation speed regardless of load conditions.
•
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the
tool consistently fails to stop the shear blades
quickly after the switch lever is released, have the
tool serviced at Makita Authorized Service Center.
•
Accidental re-start preventive function
When you turn on the tool while pulling the switch
lever, the tool does not start and the caution lamp
blinks in green. To start the tool, first release the
switch lever and then turn on the tool.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
always wear gloves so that your hands do not
directly contact the blades.
Installing or removing the shear
blades
CAUTION:
removing or installing the shear blades.
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Always be sure that the tool is
When folding the head for carrying
When folding the head, be careful
Always be sure that the tool is
When replacing the shear blades,
Attach the blade cover before