Makita EN422MP Manuel D'instructions page 12

NOTICE:
When replacing the shear blades, do
not wipe off grease from the crank.
NOTE: Before installing or removing the shear
blades, unfold the attachment so that the attachment
is straight to the pipe.
1. Attach the blade cover to the shear blades.
► Fig.9: 1. Blade cover
2.
Place the attachment upside down.
3. Remove 4 bolts with the hex wrench, and remove
the under cover, cover and plate (large).
► Fig.10: 1. Bolt 2. Under cover 3. Cover 4. Plate
(large)
4. Turn the crank with the slotted screwdriver so that
the crank is positioned in the direction as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.11: 1. Crank
5. Remove 2 bolts.
► Fig.12: 1. Bolt
6. Remove the felt pad (short), felt pad (long), plate
(small), and sleeves.
► Fig.13: 1. Felt pad (short) 2. Felt pad (long) 3. Plate
(small) 4. Sleeve
7. Remove the shear blades from the attachment.
► Fig.14
8. Remove the blade cover, and then attach it to the
new shear blades.
9. Remove the dust guard from the shear blades,
and then attach it in the position shown in the figure on
the new shear blades.
► Fig.15: 1. Dust guard
10. Insert the bolt removed in step 5 into the hole on
the shear blades through the hole on the blade cover.
► Fig.16: 1. Hole 2. Bolt
11. Apply a small amount of grease to the periphery of
the crank. Attach the shear blades to the attachment.
► Fig.17
12. Attach the sleeves, plate (small) to the shear
blades, and then tighten the bolt.
► Fig.18: 1. Bolt 2. Plate (small) 3. Sleeve
13. Remove the bolt inserted into the hole on the
shear blades in step 10, and then tighten it to fix the
shear blades.
14. Attach the felt pad (short) and felt pad (long).
► Fig.19: 1. Felt pad (short) 2. Felt pad (long)
15. Attach the plate (large), cover, and under cover,
and then tighten 4 bolts.
► Fig.20: 1. Bolt 2. Under cover 3. Cover 4. Plate
(large)
NOTICE:
If the shear blades do not operate prop-
erly, the blades are not engaging the crank prop-
erly. Remove the blades and install them again.
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear blades
such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Adjusting the cutting angle
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off before adjusting the cutting angle.
The angle of the head can be adjusted in 13 steps. To
change the angle of the head, follow the steps below.
1. Hold the angle adjustment handle, and then adjust
the angle of the head while pulling the slide lever, and
then release the slide lever.
► Fig.21: 1. Slide lever 2. Angle adjustment handle
2. Move the head slightly until it is locked with a click.
NOTE: Make sure that the head is securely locked
before operating the tool.
OPERATION
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
Operating the tool
WARNING:
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:
blades.
WARNING:
control of the 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 result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
CAUTION:
Avoid operating the tool in very
hot weather as much as practicable. When operat-
ing the tool, be careful of your physical condition.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally
contact a metal fence or other hard objects while
trimming. The shear blades may break and cause
an injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow the shear
blades to contact the ground. The tool may recoil
and cause an injury.
CAUTION:
Overreaching with a hedge trim-
mer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely
dangerous. Do not work while standing on anything
wobbly or infirm.
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Follow the warnings and precau-
Do not use the tool near any
Keep hands away from shear
Be extremely careful to maintain