Makita UH004G Instruction Manual page 16

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.
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► 1 . Screw 2. Branch catcher
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5. Set the angle of a file to 45° (for UH004G/
UH005G/UH008G/UH009G) or 50° (for UH006G/
UH007G), and grind the upper blade from 3 directions
with the file.
► ( 1) File (2) 45° or 50°
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 dressing stone.
► 1 . Dressing stone
7.
Set the angle of the file to 45° (for UH004G/
UH005G/UH008G/UH009G) or 50° (for UH006G/
UH007G), 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 dress-
ing stone.
9.
Attach the branch catcher by tightening the screw.
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