Makita MU02 Manuel D'instructions page 9

Press the undercover down and turn the undercover
clockwise while pressing it down until the symbol
the label is aligned with the symbol
lever (the undercover is completely locked.).
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2
► 1. Groove in the undercover 2. Locking lever
At this time, make sure that the locking lever fits in the
groove in the undercover.
Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to
check it for proper movement.
NOTE:
• When the shear blades do not operate properly,
there is a poor fit between the blades and crank.
Redo from the beginning.
OPERATION
WARNING:
• Keep hands away from blades.
CAUTION:
• Smear the blade before and once per hour
during operation using machine oil or the like.
• Avoid operating the tool under the scorch-
ing sunlight as much as practicable. When
operating the tool, be careful of your physical
conditions.
• Hold the tool with one hand. Do not hold the
front bulge of the tool as a grip.
Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and
hold it so that the foot of the tool rest on the ground.
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Then gently move the tool forward into the area to be
on the locking
cut.
When trimming around curb, fence or trees, move the
tool along them. Be careful for the blade not to contact
them.
When trimming sprouts or foliage of a small tree,
remove the base frame from the tool and cut little by
little.
Shear big branches to your desired height beforehand
using branch scissors before using this tool.
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CAUTION:
When trimming twigs and foliage, do not attempt
to trim too much at a time. Proceed gently. Also
do not attempt to cut thick branches.
Do not let the shear blades contact the grounds
during operation. The blades will be dulled,
causing poor performance.
Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees.