Makita XHU04 Manuel D'instruction page 8

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Rotate the handle for your easy handling before
operation. Refer to the section titled "Handle mounting
position".
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
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Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Installing or removing chip receiver
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing chip receiver.
NOTE:
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
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gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
Always be sure to remove the blade cover before
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installing the chip receiver.
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
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alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.
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3
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1. Press
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2. Chip receiver
3. Nut
4. Shear blade
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this
time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact
branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.
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At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
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3
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To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both
sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
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2
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CAUTION:
The blade cover cannot be installed on the tool
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with the chip receiver being installed. Before
carrying or storing, uninstall the chip receiver and
then install the blade cover to avoid blade
exposure.
NOTE:
Check the chip receiver for secure installment
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before use.
Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
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excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade
unit grooves. Using the excessive force may
damage it.
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1. Nut
2. Branch catcher
2
1. Hooks
1
2. Fit the hooks
into groove
3. Grooves
1. Press the levers
on both sides
2. Unlock the
hooks