Makita EN5550SH Manuel D'emploi Et De Sécurité page 17

Adding grease and lubricant
Important: Make sure that the surface of gear box is completely cold before
lubricating.
- The gearbox of the pole hedge trimmer should be greased every 15 working
hours. Add approx. 5 g of lubricant (Shell Alvania No. 3 or equivalent) to the
point A of the gearbox and 20 g of the lubricant to the point B respectively via the
grease nipples. (Some grease will emerge from the head of the gearbox (located
at the base of the blades) when the pole hedge trimmer is set in motion the first
time after greasing. Use this as a rough indicator for the amount of grease to be
supplied.)
NOTE: Observe greasing intervals and the amount of grease to be supplied.
Mechanical parts of the pole hedge trimmer may be damaged if grease
is not supplied at the prescribed intervals or if an insufficient amount of
grease is added.
Daily inspection and maintenance
To ensure a long service life of your pole hedge trimmer, perform the
followinginspections and maintenance on a daily basis.
- Before use;
• Always check for loose or missing parts before starting operation. Pay special
attention to the cutting unit and make sure that the cutting blade lock screws
are well tightened.
• Check for clogging of the cooling air passages and the cooling fins of the
cylinder before starting operation. Clean if necessary.
- After use;
• Clean the hedge trimmer externally and inspect for damage.
• Clean the air filter. Clean the filter several times a day if working in extremely
dusty conditions.
• Check the cutting blades for damage. Make sure that the blades are securely
mounted.
• If the cutting blades still continue to run at idle after the adjustment, consult
your nearest authorized service agent.
Point A
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Grease nipple
Point B