SPECIFICATIONS Model: DUN500W DUN600L Blade length 500 mm 600 mm Strokes per minute 2,000 / 3,600 / 4,400 min Cutting blade angle 115° (up 45°, down 70°) – Overall length 2,115 mm 2,050 mm Rated voltage D.C. 18 V Net weight 3.9 - 4.3 kg 3.7 - 4.1 kg •...
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has WARNING: Wear ear protection. been measured in accordance with a standard test WARNING: The noise emission during actual method and may be used for comparing one tool with use of the power tool can differ from the declared another. value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
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Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields Power tool use and care (EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However, Do not force the power tool. Use the correct users of pacemakers and other similar medical power tool for your application. The correct devices should contact the maker of their device and/ power tool will do the job better and safer at the or doctor for advice before operating this power tool.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- Always use two hands when operating the pole aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries hedge trimmer. Hold the pole hedge trimmer with may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in both hands to avoid loss of control. fire, explosion or risk of injury. 10. Always use head protection when operating Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or the pole hedge trimmer overhead.
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Operation 17. Hold the tool firmly when using the tool. 18. Do not operate the tool at no-load Always use two hands to operate the tool fitted with two handles. Using one hand could cause unnecessarily. loss of control and result in serious personal injury. 19. Before checking the shear blades, taking care of faults, or removing foreign objects caught While operating the tool, always ensure that the operating position is safe and secure.
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MISUSE or failure to follow the safety CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. rules stated in this instruction manual may cause Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that serious personal injury. have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will Important safety instructions for...
PARTS DESCRIPTION DUN500W DUN600L Head Front grip Hanger Lever Battery cartridge Rear grip Switch trigger Slide sleeve Shear blades Speed indicator Power lamp Reverse button Main power button Handle 8 ENGLISH...
Indicating the remaining battery FUNCTIONAL capacity DESCRIPTION Only for battery cartridges with the indicator CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before...
Tool / battery protection system Power switch action The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- WARNING: For your safety, this tool is equipped tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the with lever which prevents the tool from unintended motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto- starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you sim- matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is ply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lever. placed under one of the following conditions: Return the tool to our authorized service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
Speed adjusting You can adjust the tool speed by pressing the main power button. Each time you press the main power button, the level of speed changes. ► 1 . Power lamp 2. Reverse button NOTE: If the entangled branches or debris cannot be removed, release the switch trigger, then press the reverse button, and then pull the switch trigger until they are removed.
Hex wrench storage Installing or removing the shear blades For DUN600L When not in use, store the hex wrench as illustrated to CAUTION: Attach the blade cover before keep it from being lost. removing or installing the shear blades. NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
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Remove the rod and the bearing. Adjust the crank so that 2 holes are lined up on the alignment line. ► 1 . Rod 2. Bearing NOTE: The rod or bearing may remain on the cover. ► 1 . Hole 2. Alignment line Remove 2 bolts, 2 sleeves, and the felt pad, and Align the protrusions on the shear blades vertically then remove the shear blades. at the same position.
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Insert the protrusion on the shear blades to the Attach the bearing and the rod. hole on the rod, then align the position of the felt pad with the holes on the tool, and then attach the sleeves. ► 1 . Rod 2. Small hole 3. Bearing NOTICE: Apply a small amount of grease to the inner periphery of the small hole of the rod.
Install the shear blades again. NOTICE: If the parts other than the shear blades such as the rods are worn out, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement or repairs. OPERATION Attaching the shoulder harness...
Hold the tool with both hands. Operating the tool For DUN500W WARNING: Do not use the tool near any electrical power lines. Contacting with power lines or using the tool near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death. WARNING: Keep hands away from shear blades. WARNING: Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool at all times.
For basic operation, tilt the shear blades toward the To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, trimming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should speed rate of 3 to 4 seconds per meter. be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Cleaning the tool 15 m Clean the tool by wiping off dust with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung out. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.
Place the tool upside down, and then remove the Grinding the shear blades burrs from the shear blades with the file. NOTICE: If the shear blades have considerably deformed by grinding, replace the shear blades with new ones. Install the battery cartridge to the tool. Turn on and start the tool so that the upper blade and lower blade are positioned alternately.
Remove the battery and ask your local authorized service center for repair. Remove the battery immediately! OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.