Maintenance; Optional Accessory - Makita LXHU02 Instruction Manual

Installing or removing chip receiver

(optional accessory)

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged 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.
Always be sure to remove the blade cover before
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installing the chip receiver.
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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Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades.
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At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
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To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides
so that the hooks are unlocked.
1. Press
2. Chip receiver
3. Nut
4. Shear blade
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1. Hooks
2. Fit the hooks
into groove
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3. Grooves
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1. Press the levers
on both sides
2. Unlock the
hooks
CAUTION:
The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be
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installed on the tool with the chip receiver being
installed. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the
chip receiver and then install the blade cover to
avoid blade exposure.
NOTE:
Check the chip receiver for secure installment
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before use.
Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
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excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade
unit grooves. Using the excessive force may
damage it.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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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.
Blade maintenance
Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or the like.
NOTE:
Before smearing the blade, remove the chip
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receiver.
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.
Removing or installing shear blade
CAUTION:
Before removing or installing shear blade, always
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be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery
cartridge is removed.
When replacing the shear blade, always wear
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gloves without removing blade cover so that hands
and face does not directly contact the blade.
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