Makita UH6570 Owners Manual - Page 6

• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work from anything wobbly or infirm. • 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. 1 1. Trimming direction 2. Tilt the blades 3. Hedge surface to be trimmed 2 3 009285 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. 007559 CAUTION: • Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects. Failure to do so may damage the tool. Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger A or B and move it in front of your body. 009286 Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' being thrown away. 009413 When operating the hedge trimmer, keep extension cord behind trimmer. 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. 009287 To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom upwards. 009284 009288 Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job. 6