6.
Turn the shear blades upside down and install them
so that the pins on the tool fit in the hole on the base plate.
Make sure that the shear blades are fixed securely in place.
► Fig.18
7.
Place the undercover so that
cover is aligned with
► Fig.19
8.
While pressing the undercover, turn the under-
cover clockwise until
with
on the lock lever.
► Fig.20
9.
Make sure that the lock lever fits in the groove on
the undercover.
► Fig.21: 1. Lock lever
CAUTION:
Never use the tool without install-
ing the undercover.
10. Remove the blade cover, and then turn on the tool
to check that it works properly.
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.
Installing or removing shear blades
for hedge trimmer
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Attach the blade cover before
removing or installing the shear blades.
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.
Removing shear blades
1.
Place the tool upside down.
► Fig.22
2.
While pressing the lock lever, turn the undercover coun-
terclockwise until
on the undercover is aligned with
the lock lever.
► Fig.23
3.
Remove the undercover.
► Fig.24
4.
Loosen two screws with a screwdriver and remove
the shear blades.
► Fig.25: 1. Screws
NOTE: The shear blades can be removed without
removing the screws.
5.
Remove the crank from the shear blades.
► Fig.26: 1. Crank
NOTE: The crank may remain in the tool.
NOTE: Attach the blade cover and the storage case
to the removed shear blades, and then store the
blades.
on the under-
on the lock lever.
on the undercover is aligned
Installing shear blades
1.
Prepare the crank, undercover, and new shear
blades.
► Fig.27: 1. Crank 2. Undercover 3. Shear blades
2.
Attach the blade cover to the shear blades.
► Fig.28
3.
Adjust the three pins so that they are lined up on
the alignment line.
► Fig.29: 1. Alignment line
4.
Apply a small amount of grease to the periphery of
the crank. Attach the crank to the pins with its small and
large rounds facing down.
► Fig.30: 1. Crank
5.
Slide the shear blades so that the hole on the
base plate is positioned at the center of the rings of
blades.
► Fig.31
6.
Turn the shear blades upside down and install
them so that the pin on the tool fits in the hole on the
shear blades. Insert the claw of the base plate into the
groove on the tool. Make sure that the shear blades are
fixed securely in place.
► Fig.32: 1. Claw
7.
Tighten the two screws firmly with a screwdriver.
► Fig.33: 1. Screws
8.
Place the undercover so that
cover is aligned with
► Fig.34
9.
While pressing the undercover, turn the under-
cover clockwise until
with
on the lock lever.
► Fig.35
10. Make sure that the lock lever fits in the groove on
the undercover.
► Fig.36: 1. Lock lever
CAUTION:
ing the undercover.
11. Remove the blade cover, and then turn on the tool
on
to check if the tool works properly.
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.
Installing or removing the chip
receiver
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
chip receiver, always wear gloves and attach the
blade cover so that your hands and face do not
directly contact the blade.
The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes
clean-up afterward much easier. It can be installed on
either side of the tool.
16 ENGLISH
on the under-
on the lock lever.
on the undercover is aligned
Never use the tool without install-
When installing or removing the