Makita HNU01 Manuel D'instruction page 10

Installing the loop handle
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Securely fit the loop handle onto the shaft pipe with two
screws and clamps.
Make sure that the loop handle assembly is located
between the front grip and the arrow mark.
Attaching shoulder harness
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Put the shoulder harness on your left shoulder by
putting your head and right arm through it. Keep the tool
on your right side.
After putting the shoulder harness, attach it to the tool
by connecting the buckles provided on both the tool
hook and the harness. Be sure that the buckles click
and lock completely in place.
Adjust the strap to the suitable length for your operation.
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The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the
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tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be
deflected toward you or anyone in the work
vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could
1. Loop handle
2. Clamp
3. Clamp cover
4. Front grip
5. Arrow mark
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result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
OPERATION
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Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 20 mm
diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with
shears down to the hedge trimming level.
CAUTION:
Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
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Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Horizontal cut
15 m
(50 ft)
15 - 30
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When trimming hedges horizontally, follow the steps below.
1. Pull the switch trigger fully.
2. Apply the blades to the hedge with an angle of
15 ﾟ to 30 ﾟ.
3. Trim the hedge with a swinging movement.
Vertical cut
15 m
(50 ft)
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When trimming hedges vertically, follow the steps below.
1. Pull the switch trigger fully.
2. Apply the blades to the hedge parallel to each other.
3. Trim the hedge from the bottom upwards with a
swinging movement.
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