Parts Description; Operation - Makita 197726-4 Instruction Manual

12. If the blades come into contact with stones or other solid objects,
stop the motor immediately and check the blades for damage
after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge. Replace
the blades if damaged.
13. If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately switch
off the motor, put the hedge trimmer down and then remove the
obstruction after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge.
Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.
14. Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving.
Blades can cut your finger easily. When handling the blades or
adjusting the blade angle, stop the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or the battery cartridge.
15. Accelerating the motor with the blades blocked increases the
load and will damage the motor and/or clutch.
16. Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks
or blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and
wait until the blades stop completely. Replace damaged or dull
blades immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks.
17. If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition
before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage
and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask our authorized service center for the
inspection and repair.
18. Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during

operation.

19. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We rec-
ommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
20. When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always
switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The equip-
ment unattended with the engine running may be used by unau-
thorized person and cause serious accident.
21. Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maxi-
mum speed.
22. Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of
the control lever and switch.
23. During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry
grass or combustible materials.
Transport
1. Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and
remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit the
blade cover during transportation.
2. When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by
holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
3. When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure
it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
1. Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the
equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
2. To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the
vicinity of fire.
3. Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.
4. Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gas-
oline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose.
Discoloration, deformation or cracks of the plastic components
may result.
5. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the carbu-
retor adjustment screws.
6. Keep the cutting tool sharp. If the cutting blades have become
blunt and cutting performance is poor, ask our authorized service
center to sharpen the blades.
7. Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding.
It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious
injury. Contact our authorized service center for Makita genuine
blades to replace them.
8. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask our
authorized service center for such work.
9. Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
10. Request our authorized service center to inspect and maintain
the hedge trimmer at regular interval.
Storage
1. Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and mainte-
nance. Fit the blade cover.
2. Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of
reach of children.
3. Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.
Otherwise the hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause an
injury.
First aid
1. Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace any item
taken from the first aid kit.
2. When asking for help, give the following information:
— Place of the accident
— What happened
— Number of injured persons
— Nature of the injury
— Your name

PARTS DESCRIPTION

► Fig.3
1 Blades 2 Gear case
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting the equipment,
switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the bat-
tery cartridge. Otherwise blades or other parts may move and
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Before handling or working around blades,
wear protective gloves and put the blade cover onto blades.
Otherwise the blades can cut bare hands severely.
WARNING:
When assembling or adjusting the equipment,
always put it down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in
an upright position may result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precautions in the
chapter "Safety precautions" and the instruction manual of the
power unit.
WARNING:
Before operating the equipment, make sure
that the lock lever is tightened.
Mounting the attachment to a power unit
To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the lock lever is not tightened.
2. Align the pin with the arrow mark.
3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the
position line and the release button pops up.
4. Tighten the lock lever firmly as shown.
To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever by turning the lock
lever opposite direction, and press the lock button and withdraw the
shaft.
► Fig.4: 1. Lock lever 2. Pin 3. Arrow mark 4. Position line
5. Release button
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the lock lever without the shaft of the
attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the
entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
OPERATION
WARNING:
If the blades move at idle, adjust the idle speed
of the engine down. Otherwise you cannot stop the blades with
throttle off and it may cause serious injury.
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precautions in the
chapter "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and the
instruction manual of the power unit.
Horizontal cut
When trimming hedges horizontally, follow the steps below.
1. Pull the throttle lever fully.
2. Apply the blades to the hedge with an angle of 15° to 30°.
3. Trim the hedge with a right to left swinging movement.
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3 Cap 4 Blade cover