Cleaning The Tool; Blade Maintenance - Makita DUH551 Manuel D'instruction

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

Cleaning the tool

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.

Blade maintenance

Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or similars.
NOTE:
Before smearing the blade, remove the chip
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receiver.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe it off with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so
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may cause rust or damage on the tool.
Removing or installing shear blade
CAUTION:
Before removing or installing shear blade, always
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be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery
cartridge is removed.
When replacing the shear blade, always wear
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gloves without removing blade cover so that hands
and face does not directly contact the blade.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
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Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.
For specific way of removing and installing shear
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blades refer to the reverse of a package for
accessory shear blades.
Removing the shear blades
Reverse the tool and loosen four screws.
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NOTE:
Be careful not to get your hands dirty as grease is
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applied in the shear blade driving area.
Remove the under cover.
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Remove the plate.
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Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a
slotted screwdriver.
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Remove two screws from the shear blades and the
shear blade unit will be taken out.
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1. Blade cover
2
2. Screws
1. Under cover
2. Blade cover
3. Screws
2
1. Plate
1. Crank