Makita XHU06 Instruction Manual page 14

Storage
The hook hole in the tool bottom is convenient for hang-
ing the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.
Attach the blade cover to the shear blades so that the blades
are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children.
Store the tool in a place not exposed to moisture or rain.
► 1 . Hole
Grinding the shear blades
NOTICE:
If the shear blades have considerably deformed
by grinding, replace the shear blades with new ones.
1. Install the battery cartridge to the tool.
2. Turn on and start the tool so that the upper blade
and lower blade are positioned alternately.
3.
Turn off the tool and remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
4.
Remove the screw, and then remove the branch catcher.
► 1 . Screw 2. Branch catcher
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5. Set the angle of a file to 45°, and grind the upper
blade from 3 directions with the file.
► ( 1) File (2) 45°
CAUTION:
Before grinding the shear blades,
make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed from the tool.
6. Place the tool upside down, and then remove the
burrs from the shear blades with the file.
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► 1 . File
7. Set the angle of the file to 45°, and grind the lower
blade from 3 directions with the file.
8. Return the tool to normal position, and then
remove the burrs from the shear blades with the file.
9. Attach the branch catcher by tightening the screw.
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