Operation - Makita UH5580 Instruction Manual

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.
► ( 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.
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.
► 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.
(1)
(2)
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
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