Makita UH5570 Manuel D'instruction page 6

Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
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from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work
from anything wobbly or infirm.
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm
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diameter with this trimmer. These should first be
cut with shears down to the hedge trimming level.
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CAUTION:
Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
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Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger
A or B and move it in front of your body.
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When operating the hedge trimmer, keep extension cord
behind trimmer.
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming
direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate
of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
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To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a
reference line.
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Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
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To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
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Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
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1. Trimming
direction
2. Tilt the blades
3. Hedge surface
to be trimmed
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