Makita UH5570 Trimmer User Manual


 
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CAUTION:
The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be
installed on the tool 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
before use.
Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade
unit grooves. Using the excessive force may
damage it.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or
soap-dipped rag.
CAUTION:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Blade maintenance
Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or similars.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so
may cause rust or damage on the tool.
Removing or installing shear blade
CAUTION:
Before removing or installing shear blade, always
be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged.
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.
NOTE:
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
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
applied in the shear blade driving area.
Remove the under cover.
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Remove the gear housing cover.
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Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a
slotted bit screwdriver.
1. Gear housing
cover
1. Under cover
2. Blade cover
1. Screws
2. Blade cover
1. Press the hooks
on both sides
2. Unlock the
hooks