Maintenance - Makita HU01Z Instruction Manual

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Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
NOTE:
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
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gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
When replacing the chip receiver, always be
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careful not to contact the shear blades.
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
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alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.
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Place the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the screws on the shear blades and
secure it using two clamping nuts.
To remove the chip receiver, loosen and remove the two
clamping nuts and then take it out.
1. Clamping nuts
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2. Chip receiver
3. Screws on the
shear blades
4. Blade cover to
be always
installed before
installing the
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chip receiver

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
•
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.
CAUTION:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Shear blade maintenance
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Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or similars.
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After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so
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may cause rust or damage on the tool.
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1. Brush
1. Machine oil
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