Makita UH5580 Manuel D'instructions page 8

rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Switch action (Fig. 1)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a triple switching
system. To turn on the tool, press two out of three triggers
A, B and C. Release either one of the two pressed triggers
to turn off. The sequence of switching is unimportant as
the tool only starts when both switches are activated.
Straight cut (Fig. 2)
To trim the hedge straight, pull triggers A and B.
Vertical cut (Fig. 3)
Cut upwards with both hands pull the switch triggers B
and C and move it in front of your body.
Far area cut (Fig. 4)
To trim the hedge in far area with both hands pull the
switch triggers A and C.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Engage the extension cord
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the extension cord is unplugged to the
mains outlet. (Fig. 5)
When engaging the extension cord, secure it to the tool's
cord with the hook complete. Attach the hook about 100 -
200 mm from the extension cord connector. This will help
prevent unintentional disconnection.
Waist cord hook
CAUTION:
• Do not attach the holder of waist cord hook to other
than the extension cord. Do not attach it in a position
closer to the tool beyond the hook complete. Failure to
do so may cause an accident or personal injury.
• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to the
tool's cord and the other hook of hook complete to the
extension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hook
only attached may cause an accident and injury.
Using the waist cord hook helps to minimizing a risk of
cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the
loose extension cord. (Fig. 6)
Press in or pull out the cord through the opening of the
holder. (Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to do so
may cause deflection and damage to it.
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Arm cord hook (Accessory)
CAUTION:
• Do not attach the holder of arm cord hook to other than
the extension cord. Do not attach it in a position closer
to the tool beyond the hook complete hooks. Failure to
do so may cause an accident or personal injury.
• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to the
tool's cord and the other hook of hook complete to the
extension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hook
only attached may cause an accident and injury.
Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk of
cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the
loose extension cord. (Fig. 8)
Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your arm
and pass the extension cord through the holder. The
length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.
NOTE:
• Do not pass the extension cord through the band.
• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to do so
may cause deflection and damage to it.
• Using the arm cord hook together with the waist cord
hook is more helpful.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or
other hard objects while trimming. The blade will break
and may cause serious injury.
• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a
ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work from
anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm in
diameter with the tool. Cut branches to 10 cm lower
than the cutting height using branch cutters before using
the tool. (Fig. 9)
CAUTION:
• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects. 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. (Fig. 10)
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. (Fig. 11)
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. (Fig. 12)
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' being
thrown away. (Fig. 13)
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom
upwards. (Fig. 14)
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the
top for a nice appearance and good job. (Fig. 15)
Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing chip receiver.