Speed Change; Operation - Makita DUH651 Instruction Manual

Speed change

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► 1. Adjusting dial
The strokes per minute can be adjusted just by turning
the adjusting dial. This can be done even while the tool
is running. The dial is marked 1 (lowest speed) to 6 (full
speed).
Refer to the table below for the relationship between the
number settings on the adjusting dial and the strokes
per minute.
Number on adjusting dial Strokes per minute (min )
6
5
4
3
2
1
CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as
far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.
• The strokes per minute vary by the conditions of
battery cartridge and shear blades.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal
fence or other hard objects while trimming. The
blade will break and may cause serious injury.
• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not
work from anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker
than 10 mm (3/8") in diameter with the tool. Cut
branches to 10 cm (4") lower than the cutting height
using branch cutters before using the tool.
► (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm (4")
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1,800
1,750
1,650
1,500
1,300
Hold the trimmer with both hands and pull the switch
trigger A or B and then move it in front of your body.
1,000
► 1. Trimming direction 2. Hedge surface to be
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trim-
ming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the
speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
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CAUTION:
• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
Failure to do so may damage the tool.
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2
trimmed 3. Tilt the blades.
(1)
(2)
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