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Makita UH 5540 Manual

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STARTING
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A
- Engage the extension cord (A/1) and power cord (A/2) in
the detensioner (A/3).
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B
- Connect the mains plug (B/4) with the extension power cord.
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C
- Hold the front handle (C/5) with one hand, depressing the
front grip safety (C/6).
- Grasp the rear handle (C/7) with the other hand and start
the trimmer with depressing the rear handle grip safety
(C/8).
Note: It can be easier in some cases to work with the double
handle (C/9). In this case use the grip safety (C/10) to start the
trimmer.
Caution: The trimmer will start immediately!
Note: The trimmer will only start when two switches (C/6 and
C/8 or C/6 and C/10 or C/8 and C/10) are actuated.
Caution: If the hedge trimmer starts after acuating only
one of the switches, do
not work with the trimmer! Take the
trimmer to a MAKITA service center.
To switch off: Release one or both grip safeties. The trimmer
will stop immediately.
Checking the cutter brake
Check the cutter brake each time before starting work!
- Start the trimmer as described above.
- Grasp the front handle
firmly with one hand. Hold the rear
handle with the other hand.
- Depress and then release the rear handle grip safety (C/6,
C/8 or C/10). The cutter should stop instantly.
Important: If the cutter does not stop immediately
during this test, do not work with the trimmer! Take the
trimmer to a MAKITA service center.
MAINTENANCE
To ensure a long servicelife and to prevent any damage the
maintenance work described in the following must be performed
regularly. The product guarantee will be automatically
invalidated if this maintenance is not carried out regularly and
according to the instructions.
Caution:
Always disconnect the power cord before doing any work
on the hedge trimmer! Always wear protective gloves!
Cleaning and care of the cutter
Caution: Take special care when cleaning and maintaining
the cutter (injury hazard).
Check the cutter regularly for damage, and clean it with a
suitable brush or cloth.
If cutting performance should become unsatisfactory after
extensive use, contact a service center.
Periodic care and maintenance instructions
Before every use
• Check the entire hedge trimmer for cracks and breakage.
If there is any damage, immediately have the trimmer
repaired by a qualified service technician.
• Check the functioning of the on/off switches.
• The ventilation slots must be unobstructed.
• Check the power cord. If there is any damage, have it
replaced at a qualified service center.
After every use
• Clean the entire trimmer.
• Clean and lightly oil the cutter.
Storage
• Store the entire trimmer in a safe place in a dry room.
Trouble shooting
The motor will
not run:
- No power supply, power cord defective, check fuse.
The motor runs, but the cutter doesn’t move: Take the trimmer
to a MAKITA service center.
STOP
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