Operation - Makita BUH481 Instruction Manual

Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature
around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions.
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OPERATION

CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence
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or other hard objects while trimming. The blade will
break and may cause serious injury.
Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
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from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work
from anything wobbly or infirm.
Fig.5
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm
diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with
shears down to the hedge trimming level.
CAUTION:
Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
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Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Fig.6
Hold the trimmer with both hands and pull the switch
trigger A or B and then move it in front of your body.
Fig.7
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming
direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate
of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
Fig.8
To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a
reference line.
Fig.9
Attaching the chip receiver (optional accessory) on the
tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off
leaves' being thrown away.
Status
This indicates the appropriate
time to replace the battery
cartridge when the battery
power becomes low.
This function works when the
battery power is almost used
up. At this time, tool stops
immediately.
Autostop due to overload.
Fig.10
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
Fig.11
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(optional accessory)
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NOTE:
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Fig.12
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades.
Fig.13
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
Fig.14
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides
so that the hooks are unlocked.
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Action to be taken
Recharge the battery cartridge
as soon as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing chip
receiver.
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
Always be sure to remove the blade cover before
installing the chip receiver.
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.