Operation - Makita UH5580 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Engage the extension cord
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the extension cord is unplugged
to the mains outlet.
► Fig.5: 1. Hook complete 2. Extension cord 3. Tool's
cord
When engaging the extension cord, secure it to the
tool's cord with the hook complete. Attach the hook
about 100 - 200 mm from the extension cord connector.
This will help prevent unintentional disconnection.
Waist cord hook
CAUTION:
• Do not attach the holder of waist cord hook to
other than the extension cord. Do not attach it
in a position closer to the tool beyond the hook
complete. Failure to do so may cause an acci-
dent or personal injury.
• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to
the tool's cord and the other hook of hook com-
plete to the extension cord. Working with the
tool with a sole hook only attached may cause
an accident and injury.
Using the waist cord hook helps to minimizing a risk of
cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by
the loose extension cord.
► Fig.6: 1. Hook 2. Tool 3. Tool's cord 4. Hook com-
plete 5. Extension cord 6. Holder 7. Waist
cord hook
Press in or pull out the cord through the opening of the
holder.
► Fig.7: 1. Holder 2. Cord
CAUTION:
• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to
do so may cause deflection and damage to it.
Arm cord hook (Accessory)
CAUTION:
• Do not attach the holder of arm cord hook to
other than the extension cord. Do not attach it
in a position closer to the tool beyond the hook
complete hooks. Failure to do so may cause an
accident or personal injury.
• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to
the tool's cord and the other hook of hook com-
plete to the extension cord. Working with the
tool with a sole hook only attached may cause
an accident and injury.
Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk of
cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by
the loose extension cord.
► Fig.8: 1. Holder 2. Arm cord hook
Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your
arm and pass the extension cord through the holder.
The length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.
NOTE:
• Do not pass the extension cord through the
band.
• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to
do so may cause deflection and damage to it.
• Using the arm cord hook together with the waist
cord hook is more helpful.

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 in diameter with the tool. Cut branches
to 10 cm lower than the cutting height using branch
cutters before using the tool.
► Fig.9: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm
CAUTION:
• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger
A or B and move it in front of your body.
► Fig.10
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.
► Fig.11: 1. Trimming direction 2. Tilt the blades
3. Hedge surface to be trimmed
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.12
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
► Fig.13
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
► Fig.14
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
► Fig.15
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