After Use; Optional Accessories; Installing Or Removing Hedge Shear Blades - Makita DUM166 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
• Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction and
shorten the operating time per battery charge.

After use

• 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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are 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.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Grass shear blade assembly
• Grass shear blade cover
• Base frame
• Makita genuine battery and charger
• Long handle attachment
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.
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) (Fig. 28)
• Chip receiver for hedge trimming (for Hedge Trimmer)
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ from
country to country.
Installing or removing hedge shear
blades
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.
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.
Installing the hedge shear blades (Fig. 29)
Prepare the crank, the undercover and new shear blades.
(Fig. 16)
Adjust the three pin position so that these three pins are
aligned with the basic alignment line on the tool housing.
(Fig. 17)
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. (Fig. 30)
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. (Fig. 31)
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. (Fig. 32)
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. (Fig. 33)
Tighten two screws with a coin firmly. (Fig. 34)
Place the undercover so that the symbol
undercover is aligned with the symbol  on the locking
lever. (Fig. 35)
Press the undercover down and with the undercover
pressed down turn the undercover clockwise until the
on the label is aligned with the symbol  on the
symbol
locking lever (the undercover is completely locked.).
(Fig. 22)
At this time, make sure that the locking lever fits in the
groove in the undercover.
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:
• When the shear blades do not operate properly, there
is a poor fit between the blades and crank. Redo from
the beginning.
Removing the hedge shear blades
(Fig. 36)
CAUTION:
• Install the blade cover before removing or installing the
shear blades.
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