Operation - Makita UH200D Instruction Manual

15 mm, 25 mm).
To change setting, tilt the change lever for the base
frame position and with the change lever tilted move it
up or down along the tool surface until the protrusion on
base frame fits in one of the holes in the tool and release
it.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Keep hands away from blades.
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CAUTION:
Smear the blade before and once per hour during
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operation using machine oil or similars.
Avoid operating the tool under the scorching
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sunlight as much as practicable. When operating
the tool, be careful of your physical conditions.
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Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and
hold it so that the foot of the tool rest on the ground.
Then gently move the tool forward into the area to be
cut.
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When trimming around curb, fence or trees, move the
tool along them. Be careful for the blade not to contact
them.
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When trimming sprouts or foliage of a small tree, remove
the base frame from the tool and cut little by little.
Shear big branches to your desired height beforehand
using branch scissors before using this tool.
CAUTION:
When trimming twigs and foliage, do not attempt to
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trim too much at a time. Proceed gently. Also do
not attempt to cut thick branches.
Do not let the shear blades contact the grounds
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during operation. The blades will be dulled,
causing poor performance.
Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees
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