2.
Change the fixed position of the grass receiver by
moving it in the direction of the arrow.
► Fig.6
NOTE: The shearing height value is a guideline. The
actual shearing height may vary depending on the
condition of the lawn or the ground.
NOTE: Try a test shearing in a less conspicuous
place to get your desired height.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
When replacing the shear blades,
always wear gloves and attach the blade cover so that
your hands and face do not directly contact the blades.
NOTICE:
When replacing the shear blades, do
not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
Installing or removing the blade
cover for grass shear
CAUTION:
Be careful not to touch the blades
when installing or removing the blade cover.
To remove the blade cover, pull it slightly, and then slide it side-
ways. To install the blade cover, perform the steps in reverse.
► Fig.7
Installing or removing the grass receiver
CAUTION:
When installing or removing the
grass receiver, be sure to attach the blade cover
and be careful not to trap your fingers between
the tool and grass receiver.
Removing the grass receiver
1.
Release the protrusions on the grass receiver
from the grooves on the tool while sliding the grass
receiver toward the front of the tool.
► Fig.8: 1. Grass receiver
2.
Release the hinge of the grass receiver from the tool.
Installing the grass receiver
1.
Hook the hinge of the grass receiver on the groove of the tool.
► Fig.9: 1. Hinge 2. Grass receiver
2.
Align the protrusions on the grass receiver with the
grooves on the tool by sliding the grass receiver toward the
front of the tool and moving it in the direction of the arrow.
► Fig.10
NOTICE:
Do not attach the hinge of the grass receiver
to the tool forcibly after aligning the protrusions on the
grass receiver with the grooves on the tool.
Installing or removing the shear
blades for grass shear
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear blades
such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
Removing the shear blades
1.
Remove the grass receiver and place the tool
upside down.
► Fig.11
2.
While pressing the lock lever, turn the undercover
counterclockwise until
with
on the lock lever.
► Fig.12
3.
Remove the undercover, shear blades, and crank.
► Fig.13: 1. Undercover 2. Grass shear blades
3. Crank
Installing the grass shear blades
1.
Prepare the crank, undercover, and new grass
shear blades.
► Fig.14: 1. Crank 2. Undercover 3. Grass shear
blades
2.
Remove the blade cover from the old grass shear
blades, and then attach it to the new ones.
► Fig.15
3.
Adjust the three pins so that they are lined up on
the alignment line.
► Fig.16: 1. Alignment line
4.
Apply a small amount of grease to the periphery
of the crank. Attach the crank to the pins with the small
and large rounds facing up.
► Fig.17: 1. Crank
5.
Adjust the blades and base plate so that the hole
in the base plate and the two protrusions on the blades
are lined up.
► Fig.18
6.
Turn the shear blades upside down and install
them so that the pins on the tool fit in the hole on the
base plate. Make sure that the shear blades are fixed
securely in place.
► Fig.19
7.
Place the undercover so that
cover is aligned with
► Fig.20
8.
While pressing the undercover, turn the under-
cover clockwise until
with
on the lock lever.
► Fig.21
9.
Make sure that the lock lever fits in the groove on
the undercover.
► Fig.22: 1. Lock lever
17 ENGLISH
on the undercover is aligned
on the under-
on the lock lever.
on the undercover is aligned