Makita UH5580 Instruction Manual page 11

Removing or installing shear blade
CAUTION:
Before removing or installing
shear blade, always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
CAUTION:
When replacing the shear blade,
always wear gloves without removing blade cover
so that hands and face does not directly contact
the blade. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
NOTE: Do not wipe off grease from the gear and
crank. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.
NOTE: For specific way of removing and installing
shear blades refer to the reverse of a package for
accessory shear blades.
Removing the shear blades
Reverse the tool and loosen four screws.
► Fig.20: 1. Screws 2. Blade cover
NOTE: Be careful not to get your hands dirty as
grease is applied in the shear blade driving area.
Remove the under cover.
► Fig.21: 1. Under cover 2. Blade cover
Remove the gear housing cover.
► Fig.22: 1. Gear housing cover
Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a
slotted bit screwdriver.
► Fig.23: 1. Crank
Remove two screws from the shear blades and the
shear blade unit will be taken out.
► Fig.24: 1. Screws 2. Shear blade
CAUTION:
Return the gear to the original posi-
tion in such a manner as it was installed if it should be
taken away by mistake.
Installing the shear blade
Prepare four removed screws (For under cover), two
screws (For shear blade), gear housing cover, under
cover, and new shear blades.
Adjust the crank position as shown in the figure. At
this time, apply some grease provided with new shear
blades to the periphery of the crank.
► Fig.25: 1. Crank
Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the
lower one.
► Fig.26: 1. Ellipse of shear blade
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.27
Place the new shear blades on the tool so that the oval
holes in the shear blades fit onto the crank. Overlap the
holes in the shear blades with the screw holes in the
tool and then secure them with two screws.
► Fig.28: 1. Ellipse of shear blade 2. Crank
Check the crank for smooth turn with a slotted bit
screwdriver.
► Fig.29: 1. Crank
Install the gear housing, under cover on the tool.
Tighten the screw firmly.
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
The hook hole in the bottom of the blade cover is con-
venient for hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the
wall.
► Fig.30
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 or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
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 present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Blade cover
• Hook complete
• Shear blade assembly
• Chip receiver
• Waist cord hook
• Arm cord hook
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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