MAKITA UM164D User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Cordless Grass Shear  
UM164D  
010865  
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.  
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ENH003-12  
you to lose control.  
Electrical safety  
For European countries only  
4.  
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never  
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any  
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power  
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will  
reduce risk of electric shock.  
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of  
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.  
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
EC Declaration of Conformity  
We Makita Corporation as the responsible  
manufacturer declare that the following Makita  
machine(s):  
Designation of Machine:  
Cordless Grass Shear  
5.  
Model No./ Type: UM164D  
are of series production and  
Conforms to the following European Directives:  
2006/42/EC  
And are manufactured in accordance with the following  
standards or standardised documents:  
IEC60335, EN60745  
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised  
representative in Europe who is:  
Makita International Europe Ltd,  
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,  
6.  
7.  
conditions. Water entering  
a
power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.  
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or  
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
8.  
9.  
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an  
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of  
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of  
electric shock.  
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England  
27th August 2009  
If operating a power tool in a damp location is  
unavoidable, use  
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an  
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.  
a
ground fault circuit  
000230  
Tomoyasu Kato  
Director  
Makita Corporation  
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,  
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN  
Personal safety  
10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  
common sense when operating a power tool.  
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or  
GEA006-2  
medication.  
A
moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
General Power Tool Safety  
Warnings  
11. Use personal protective equipment. Always  
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such  
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or  
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions  
will reduce personal injuries.  
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all  
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and  
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or  
serious injury.  
12. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the  
switch is in the off-position before connecting  
to power source and/or battery pack, picking  
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with  
your finger on the switch or energising power tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
Save all warnings and  
instructions for future reference.  
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your  
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated  
(cordless) power tool.  
Work area safety  
13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before  
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left  
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may  
result in personal injury.  
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. This enables better control  
of the power tool in unexpected situations.  
1.  
2.  
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or  
dark areas invite accidents.  
Do not operate power tools in explosive  
atmospheres, such as in the presence of  
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools  
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.  
Keep children and bystanders away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause  
3.  
15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves  
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away from moving parts. Loose clothes,  
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving  
parts.  
terminal to another. Shorting the battery  
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.  
27. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be  
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If  
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If  
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical  
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause  
irritation or burns.  
16. If devices are provided for the connection of  
dust extraction and collection facilities,  
ensure these are connected and properly used.  
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related  
hazards.  
Power tool use and care  
Service  
17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct  
power tool for your application. The correct  
power tool will do the job better and safer at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified  
repair person using only identical replacement  
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power  
tool is maintained.  
18. Do not use the power tool if the switch does  
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot  
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and  
must be repaired.  
19. Disconnect the plug from the power source  
and/or the battery pack from the power tool  
before making any adjustments, changing  
accessories, or storing power tools. Such  
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of  
starting the power tool accidentally.  
29. Follow instruction for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
30. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and  
grease.  
GEB070-1  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING! IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY all  
safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE USE  
.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result  
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.  
20. Store idle power tools out of the reach of  
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar  
with the power tool or these instructions to  
operate the power tool. Power tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment  
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts  
and any other condition that may affect the  
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the  
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents  
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.  
22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
23. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits  
etc. in accordance with these instructions,  
taking into account the working conditions  
and the work to be performed. Use of the power  
tool for operations different from those intended  
could result in a hazardous situation.  
Save all warnings and  
instructions for future reference.  
General instructions  
1.  
To ensure correct operation, user has to read this  
instruction manual to make himself familiar with  
the handling of the equipment. Users insufficiently  
informed will risk danger to themselves as well as  
others due to improper handling.  
2.  
Never allow people unfamiliar with these  
instructions, people (including children) with  
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,  
or lack of experience and knowledge to use the  
equipment. Local regulations can restrict the age  
of the operator.  
3.  
4.  
Use the equipment with the utmost care and  
attention.  
Operate the equipment only if you are in good  
physical condition. Perform all work calmly and  
carefully. Use common sense and keep in mind  
that the operator or user is responsible for  
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or  
their property.  
Battery tool use and care  
24. Recharge only with the charger specified by  
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for  
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire  
when used with another battery pack.  
25. Use power tools only with specifically  
designated battery packs. Use of any other  
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.  
26. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away  
from other metal objects, like paper clips,  
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal  
objects, that can make a connection from one  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Never operate the machine while people,  
especially children, or pets are nearby.  
Never use the equipment after consumption of  
alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.  
The motor is to be switched off immediately in  
case that the equipment shows any problem or  
abnormal sign.  
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8.  
9.  
Switch off and remove the battery cartridge when  
resting and when leaving the equipment  
unattended, and place it in a safe location to  
prevent danger to others or damage to the  
equipment.  
Don't force the equipment. it will do the job better  
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate  
for which it was designed.  
equipment.  
2.  
3.  
Before use always check that the equipment is  
safe for operation. Check the security of the  
cutting tool and the guard and the switch  
trigger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for  
clean and dry handles and test the function of the  
start/stop.  
Check damaged parts before further use of the  
equipment. A guard or other part that is damaged  
should be carefully checked to determine that it  
will operate properly and perform its intended  
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,  
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other condition that may affect  
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged  
should be properly repaired or replaced by our  
authorized service center unless indicated  
elsewhere in this manual.  
10. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times.  
Personal protective equipment  
1.  
Dress Properly. The clothing worn should be  
functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be  
tight-fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear  
either jewelry or clothing which could become  
entangled. Wear protective hair covering to  
contain long hair.  
2.  
Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times  
while operating the machine.  
4.  
5.  
Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet  
are away from the cutting tool.  
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has  
no contact with any objects.  
Electrical and battery safety  
1.  
Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the  
equipment in damp or wet locations or expose it to  
rain. Water entering an equipment will increase  
the risk of electric shock.  
Recharge only with the charger specified by the  
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one  
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when  
used with another battery pack.  
Use power tools only with specifically designated  
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may  
create a risk of injury and fire.  
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from  
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,  
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can  
make a connection from one terminal to another.  
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause  
burns or a fire.  
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected  
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact  
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid  
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.  
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation  
or burns.  
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell  
may explode. Check with local codes for possible  
special disposal instructions.  
Method of operation  
1.  
Only use the equipment in good light and visibility.  
During the winter season beware of slippery or wet  
areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always  
ensure a safe footing.  
Take care against injury to feet and hands from the  
cutting tool.  
Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.  
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting  
operation with the equipment.  
2.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Never work on unstable surfaces.  
Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the  
working range. Foreign particles may damage the  
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.  
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard  
objects, immediately switch off the motor and  
inspect the cutting tool.  
Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for  
damage (detection of hairline cracks by means of  
tapping-noise test).  
7.  
8.  
9.  
5.  
Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must  
have reached full working speed.  
6.  
7.  
10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the  
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with  
damaged guards or without guards in place!  
11. All protective installations and guards supplied  
with the equipment must be used during operation.  
12. Always remove the battery cartridge from the  
equipment:  
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released  
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to  
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.  
Starting up the equipment  
1.  
Make sure that there are no children or other  
people nearby, also pay attention to any animals in  
the working vicinity. Otherwise stop using the  
whenever leaving the equipment unattended;  
before clearing a blockage;  
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before checking, cleaning or working on the  
equipment;  
after striking a foreign object;  
whenever the equipment starts vibrating  
abnormally.  
material to be cut when blades are moving.  
Make sure the switch is off when clearing  
jammed material. A moment of inattention while  
operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious  
personal injury.  
13. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are  
kept clear of debris.  
3.  
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with  
the cutter blade stopped. When transporting  
or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the  
cutting device cover. Proper handling of the  
hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury  
from the cutter blades.  
Cutting Tools  
1.  
Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in  
hand.  
Maintenance instructions  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in wet  
or very damp conditions. The electric motor is not  
waterproof.  
First-time users should have an experienced  
hedge trimmer user show them how to use the  
trimmer.  
The hedge trimmer must not be used by children  
or young persons under 18 years of age. Young  
persons over 16 years of age may be exempted  
from this restriction if they are undergoing training  
under the supervision of an expert.  
Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in good  
physical condition. If you are tired, your attention  
will be reduced. Be especially careful at the end of  
1.  
The condition of the equipment, in particular of the  
cutting tool of the protective devices must be  
checked before commencing work.  
2.  
Turn off the motor and remove the battery  
cartridge before carrying out maintenance,  
replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equipment  
or cutting tool.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Check loose fasteners and damaged parts such  
as cracks in the cutting attachment.  
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing  
accessories.  
7.  
When not in use, store the equipment indoors in  
dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach  
of children. Clean and maintain before storage.  
Use only the manufacturer's recommended  
replacement parts and accessories.  
Inspect and maintain the equipment regularly,  
especially before/after use. Have the equipment  
repaired only by our authorized service center.  
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and  
grease.  
a
working day. Perform all work calmly and  
6.  
7.  
carefully. The user is responsible for all damages  
to third parties.  
Never use the trimmer when under the influence of  
alcohol, drugs or medication.  
Check to make sure that the voltage and  
frequency of the power supply correspond to the  
specifications given on the identification plate. We  
recommend the use of a residual-current-operated  
circuit breaker (ground-fault circuit interrupter) with  
a tripping current of 30 mA or less, or an earth  
leakage current protector.  
8.  
9.  
8.  
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
WARNING:  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product  
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence  
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or  
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal  
10. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the basic  
equipment of the hedge trimmer and must always  
be worn when working with it. Also wear sturdy  
shoes with anti-skid soles.  
11. Before starting work check to make sure that the  
trimmer is in good and safe working order. Ensure  
guards are fitted properly. The hedge trimmer  
must not be used unless fully assembled.  
12. Make sure you have a secure footing before  
starting operation.  
13. Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.  
14. Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.  
15. Immediately switch off the motor and remove the  
battery cartridge if the cutter should come into  
contact with a fence or other hard object. Check  
the cutter for damage, and if damaged repair  
immediately.  
injury.  
GEB062-2  
CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER  
SAFETY WARNINGS  
1.  
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping  
surfaces only, because the cutter blade may  
contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting  
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the  
power tool "live" and could give the operator an  
electric shock.  
2.  
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter  
blade. Do not remove cut material or hold  
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16. Before checking the cutter, taking care of faults, or  
removing material caught in the cutter, always  
switch off the trimmer and remove the battery  
cartridge.  
17. Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery  
cartridge before doing any maintenance work.  
18. When moving the hedge trimmer to another  
location, including during work, always remove the  
battery cartridge. Never carry or transport the  
trimmer with the cutter running. Never grasp the  
cutter with your hands.  
19. Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the cutter  
after use, and before putting the trimmer into  
storage for extended periods. Lightly oil the cutter  
and put on the cover. The cover supplied with the  
unit can be hung on the wall, providing a safe and  
practical way to store the hedge trimmer.  
20. Store the hedge trimmer with the cover on, in a dry  
room. Keep it out of reach of children. Never store  
the trimmer outdoors.  
nails, coins, etc.  
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water  
or rain.  
A battery short can cause a large current  
flow, overheating, possible burns and  
even a breakdown.  
6.  
7.  
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in  
locations where the temperature may reach or  
exceed 50 C (122 F).  
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if  
it is severely damaged or is completely worn  
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.  
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.  
Do not use dropped or struck battery.  
8.  
9.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life  
1.  
Charge the battery cartridge before completely  
discharged.  
Always stop tool operation and charge the  
battery cartridge when you notice less tool  
power.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
2.  
3.  
Never recharge  
cartridge.  
a
fully charged battery  
WARNING:  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product  
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence  
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or  
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal  
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.  
Charge the battery cartridge with room  
temperature at 10 C - 40 C (50 F - 104 F).  
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before  
charging it.  
injury.  
ENC007-4  
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or  
checking function on the tool.  
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE  
1.  
Before using battery cartridge, read all  
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)  
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product  
using battery.  
Installing or removing battery cartridge  
1. Battery  
cartridge  
2. Button  
1
2.  
3.  
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.  
If operating time has become excessively  
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may  
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns  
and even an explosion.  
2
4.  
5.  
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them  
out with clear water and seek medical  
attention right away. It may result in loss of  
your eyesight.  
010866  
Always switch off the tool before insertion or  
removal of the battery cartridge.  
Do not short the battery cartridge:  
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from  
the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of  
the cartridge.  
To insert the battery cartridge, hold it so that the  
battery cartridge front shape fits to that of the  
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any  
conductive material.  
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in  
a
container with other metal objects such as  
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battery installment opening and slip it into place.  
Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with  
a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the  
tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.  
Do not use force when inserting the battery  
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it  
is not being inserted correctly.  
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally  
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.  
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the  
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The  
lock-off button can be pressed from either right or left  
side.  
Indication lamp  
Switch action  
1. Indication lamp  
1
1. Lock-off button  
2. Switch trigger  
1
2
010867  
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the  
battery cartridge capacity status.  
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during  
operation, the lamp lights up in red.  
Refer to the following table for the status and action to be  
taken for the indication lamp.  
010868  
CAUTION:  
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,  
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates  
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when  
released.  
Indication lamp  
Status  
This indicates the  
Action to be taken  
appropriate time to  
replace the battery  
cartridge when the  
battery power  
Recharge the battery  
cartridge as soon as  
possible  
The lamp blinks in red  
becomes low.  
This function works  
when the battery  
The lamp lights up in  
red. (Note 1)  
Recharge the battery  
cartridge.  
power is almost used  
up. At this time, tool  
stops immediately  
Autostop due to  
overload  
The lamp lights up in red.  
(Note 1)  
Turn off the tool.  
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature  
around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions.  
010970  
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procedure in reverse.  
Adjusting the shearing height  
Installing or removing base frame  
1. Change lever  
2. Protrusion on  
base frame  
1
CAUTION:  
Before installing or removing base frame, be sure  
to install the blade cover.  
When installing or removing base frame, take care  
that your fingers are not be pinched between the  
tool and base frame.  
3. Base frame  
2
3
1. Groove  
2. Base frame  
2
010871  
1
Changing the position of holding the change lever allows  
three-stepped setting for sheared grass height (10 mm,  
15 mm, 25 mm).  
To change setting, tilt the change lever for the base frame  
position and with the change lever tilted move it up or  
down along the tool surface until the protrusion on base  
frame fits in one of the holes in the tool and release it.  
010872  
To remove the base frame, upset the tool and take it out  
of the groove grabbing its bottom.  
ASSEMBLY  
CAUTION:  
1. Change lever  
2. Protrusion on  
base frame  
3. Base frame  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out  
any work on the tool.  
1
Installing or removing blade cover  
CAUTION:  
2
3
010873  
Be careful not to contact the shear blade when  
installing or removing the blade cover. Contacting  
the shear blade may cause personal injuries.  
To install the base frame, fit the protrusion of base frame  
near the change lever into the hole for the sheared grass  
height setting. With the base frame so fitted, pull the  
lower part of base frame and fit the other part of the base  
frame in the groove in the tool.  
1. Shear blades  
2. Base frame  
3. Blade cover  
1
Installing or removing grass shear blades  
CAUTION:  
2
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before installing or  
removing shear blades. Failure to switch off and  
remove the battery cartridge from the tool may  
result in serious injury from accidental start-up.  
When replacing the shear blade, always wear  
gloves without removing blade cover so that hands  
and face does not directly contact the blade. Failure  
to do so may cause personal injury.  
3
010869  
NOTE:  
Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.  
010870  
Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.  
For specific way of removing and installing shear  
Slide the blade cover from the tool's side until the shear  
blade completely hides itself and then push in it lightly  
towards the tool from the front.  
blades refer to the reverse of  
accessory shear blades.  
a
package for  
To remove the blade cover, take the above installation  
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1. Blade cover  
1
1
2
3
010887  
Remove the base frame and place the tool upside down.  
CAUTION:  
1. Crank  
Before placing the tool upside down, be sure to  
remove the base frame.  
2. Undercover  
3. Shear blades  
010895  
To install the grass shear blade, prepare the crank,  
undercover and new grass shear blade  
1. Undercover  
2. Locking lever  
3. Press  
2
3
1
4
1. Blade cover  
4. Turn  
1
2. Shear blades  
2
010888  
To remove the shear blade, press the locking lever and  
with the locking lever pressed turn the undercover  
010896  
counterclockwise until the symbol  
on the undercover  
Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit  
it onto the new ones for easy handling during the  
replacement of blades.  
is aligned with the symbol  
on the locking lever.  
1. Undercover  
2. Shear blade  
3. Crank  
1
2
1
2
3
1. Basic alignment line on the tool housing  
2. Pins  
010897  
010889  
Adjust the three pin position so that these pins are lined  
up at right angle in relation to the basic alignment line on  
the tool housing.  
Take out the undercover, shear blade and crank in order  
from the tool.  
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lever.  
1. Recessed part  
of crank  
3
1
2. Pins  
3. Crank  
4. Apply grease  
4
2
010898  
Fit the crank with its recessed part facing upwards onto  
the pins. At this time, apply a small amount of grease to  
the periphery of the crank using grease that the shear  
blades as optional accessory are provided with or that  
remains inside gear housing.  
010902  
Press the undercover down and turn the undercover  
clockwise while pressing it down until the symbol  
the label is aligned with the symbol on the locking  
lever (the undercover is completely locked.).  
on  
1. Base plate  
2. Hole in the base  
plate of shear  
blades  
1. Groove in the  
undercover  
2. Locking lever  
1
1
2
3. Oval holes that  
are overlapped  
3
2
010899  
010903  
Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the  
lower one. Move the shear blades so that the hole in the  
base plate of shear blades are positioned in the center of  
these overlapped oval holes.  
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 does not operate properly,  
there is a poor fit between the blades and crank.  
Redo from the beginning.  
OPERATION  
WARNING:  
010900  
Keep hands away from blades.  
Turn the shear blades upside down and install it so that  
the pins on the tool fit in the hole in the shear blades.  
Make sure that the shear blades are set in place securely  
as far as they reach the base plate.  
CAUTION:  
Smear the blade before and once per hour during  
operation using machine oil or similars.  
Avoid operating the tool under the scorching  
sunlight as much as practicable. When operating  
the tool, be careful of your physical conditions.  
1. Undercover  
2. Locking lever  
2
1
010901  
Place the undercover so that the symbol  
on the  
undercover is aligned with the symbol on the locking  
010874  
11  
Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and  
hold it so that the foot of the tool rest on the ground. Then  
gently move the tool forward into the area to be cut.  
Shear blade maintenance  
1. Brush  
1
010971  
010875  
1. Machine oil  
When trimming around curb, fence or trees, move the  
tool along them. Be careful for the blade not to contact  
them.  
1
010972  
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the blade  
with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then apply  
enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc. and  
spray-type lubricating oil.  
010876  
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.  
CAUTION:  
Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so  
may cause rust or damage on the tool.  
Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction  
and shorten the operating time per battery charge.  
CAUTION:  
After use  
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.  
To clean off the exterior of the tool, dampen a soft  
cloth in a soapy water and wipe gently. Never use  
thinner or benzine.  
Do not store the tool in a place where volatile  
materials are stored.  
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,  
any other maintenance or adjustment should be  
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always  
using Makita replacement parts.  
Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION:  
ACCESSORIES  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to  
perform inspection or maintenance.  
CAUTION:  
These  
accessories  
or  
attachments  
are  
Cleaning the tool  
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or  
soap-dipped rag.  
recommended for use with your Makita tool  
specified in this manual. The use of any other  
accessories or attachments might present a risk of  
injury to persons. Only use accessory or  
attachment for its stated purpose.  
CAUTION:  
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the  
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may  
result.  
If you need any assistance for more details regarding  
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.  
Grass shear blade assembly  
12  
Grass shear blade cover  
Base frame  
Battery cartridge BL1013  
Battery charger DC10WA  
Long handle attachment  
For removing the grass shear blades, refer to the  
aforementioned section titled "Installing or removing  
grass shear blades". For installing the hedge shear  
blades, refer to the section below titled "Installing or  
removing hedge shear blades".  
Hedge shear blade assembly (for Hedge Trimmer)  
2-way change set consisting of the following two  
accessories  
Hedge shear blade cover (for Hedge Trimmer)  
Storage case (for blade bottom section)  
For cordless hedge trimmer use  
This tool can be used as a hedge trimmer by using the  
hedge shear blade (optional accessory) and 2-way  
change set (optional accessory).  
To use this tool as a hedge trimmer, replacing the grass  
shear blades with the hedge shear blades is required.  
1
3
2
1. Hedge shear blade  
2. Hedge shear blade cover  
3. Storage case  
011044  
Chip receiver for hedge trimming (for Hedge  
Trimmer)  
Installing the hedge shear blades  
Installing or removing hedge shear blades  
1
2
CAUTION:  
Before installing or removing shear blades, always  
be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery  
cartridge is removed.  
When replacing the shear blades, always wear  
gloves without removing blade cover so that hands  
and face do not directly contact the blade. Failure to  
do so may cause personal injury.  
3
NOTE:  
1. Crank  
2. Undercover  
3. Shear blades  
010904  
Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.  
Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.  
For specific way of removing and installing shear  
Prepare the crank, the undercover and new shear  
blades.  
blades refer to the reverse of  
accessory shear blades.  
a
package for  
13  
1. Blade cover  
2
1
1
010908  
Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit  
it onto the new ones for easy handling during the  
replacement of blades.  
1. Basic alignment line on the tool housing  
2. Pins  
010905  
1. Bent part of the  
base plate of  
shear blades  
Adjust the three pin position so that these three pins are  
aligned with the basic alignment line on the tool housing.  
1
1
2
010909  
Turn the shear blades upside down and install it so that  
pin on the tool fit in the hole in the shear blades. Fit the  
bent part of the base plate of the shear blades to the  
groove in the tool housing. Then make sure that the base  
plate of the shear blades is set in place.  
4
3
1. Crank  
2. Apply grease.  
3. Pins  
1. Screws  
1
4. Recesed part of crank  
010906  
Fit the crank with its recessed part facing downward onto  
the pins. At this time, apply a small amount of grease to  
the periphery of the crank using grease that the shear  
blades as optional accessory are provided with or that  
remains inside gear housing.  
010910  
Tighten two screws with a coin or similars firmly.  
3
1
1. Locking lever  
2. Undercover  
1
2
2
1. Oval holes that are overlapped  
2. Hole in the base plate of shear blades  
010911  
Place the undercover so that the symbol  
on the  
3. Base plate  
010907  
undercover is aligned with the symbol  
lever.  
on the locking  
Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the  
lower one. Move the shear blades so that the hole in the  
base plate of shear blades are positioned in the center of  
these overlapped oval holes.  
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1. Undercover  
2. Locking lever  
3. Press  
1
2
3
4
4. Turn  
010891  
010912  
To remove the shear blades, press the locking lever and  
with the locking lever pressed turn the undercover  
Press the undercover down and with the undercover  
pressed down turn the undercover clockwise until the  
counterclockwise until the symbol  
on the undercover  
symbol  
on the label is aligned with the symbol  
on  
is aligned with the symbol  
on the locking lever.  
the locking lever (the undercover is completely locked.).  
1. Undercover  
1. Groove in the  
undercover  
1
1
2. Locking lever  
2
010892  
010913  
Take out the undercover from the tool.  
At this time, make sure that the locking lever fits in the  
groove in the undercover.  
1. Screws  
1
CAUTION:  
Never use the tool without installing the undercover  
on it.  
Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to  
check it for proper movement.  
NOTE:  
010893  
When the shear blades does not operate properly,  
there is a poor fit between the blades and crank.  
Redo from the beginning.  
Loosen two screws with a coin and similars and remove  
the shear blades.  
Removing the hedge shear blades  
NOTE:  
Do not remove the screws. Without removing the  
screws loosened, shear blades can be removed.  
1. Blade cover  
1
1. Crank  
2. Shear blades  
1
010890  
2
CAUTION:  
Install the blade cover before removing or installing  
the shear blades.  
Reverse the tool.  
010894  
Remove the crank from the shear blades.  
NOTE:  
The crank may remain in the tool.  
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1. Grass shear  
blade cover  
2. Grass shear  
blade  
1
2
3. Storage case  
3
011045  
010879  
NOTE:  
Hold the trimmer with one hand, depress the lock-off  
button and pull the switch trigger and then move it in front  
of your body.  
In the 2-way usage, the removed grass shear  
blades need to be sheared in the blade storage  
case and stored for future use.  
OPERATION  
Refer to the Important Safety Instructions before  
1. Trimming  
direction  
2. Tilt the blades  
3. Hedge surface  
to be trimmed  
operation.  
CAUTION:  
Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence  
or other hard objects while trimming. The blade will  
break and may cause serious injury.  
1
2
3
Also, be careful for the shear blade not to contact  
the ground.  
Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly  
from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work  
from anything wobbly or infirm.  
010880  
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming  
direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate  
of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.  
1. String  
1
010881  
To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the  
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a  
reference line.  
010878  
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm  
diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with  
shears down to the hedge trimming level.  
CAUTION:  
Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.  
Failure to do so may damage the tool.  
Do not trim the grass or weeds while using hedge  
shear blade. The shear blade may entangle the  
grass or weeds.  
010966  
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when  
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'  
being thrown away.  
16  
To remove the chip receiver, loosen and remove the two  
clamping nuts and then take it out.  
Storage  
1. Hook hole  
1
010967  
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom  
upwards.  
010914  
The hook hole in the tool bottom is convenient for  
hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.  
Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the  
blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of  
children carefully.  
Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.  
010968  
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the  
top for a nice appearance and good job.  
Installing or removing chip receiver  
(accessory)  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the  
battery cartridge is removed before installing or  
removing chip receiver.  
NOTE:  
When replacing the chip receiver, always wear  
gloves so that hands and face does not directly  
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause  
personal injury.  
When replacing the chip receiver, always be careful  
not to contact the shear blades.  
The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and  
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can  
be installed on either side of the tool.  
1
1. Clamping nuts  
2. Chip receiver  
3. Screws on the  
shear blades  
2
4. Blade cover to  
be always  
installed before  
installing the  
chip receiver  
4
3
010877  
Place the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its  
slits overlap with the screws on the shear blades and  
secure it using two clamping nuts.  
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18  
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Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan  
884947-220  

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