Makita XHU04Z XHU04Z Instruction Manual - Page 8

014625 Rotate the handle for your easy handling before operation. Refer to the section titled "Handle mounting position". To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom upwards. Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact branch catcher at the top of the shear blades. 1. Nut 2. Branch catcher 2 1 009291 At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit. 1 2 1. Hooks 2. Fit the hooks into groove 3. Grooves 014629 Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job. Installing or removing chip receiver (optional 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. • Always be sure to remove the blade cover before installing the chip receiver. • 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. Press 2 2. Chip receiver 3. Nut 4. Shear blade 3 4 009290 3 009292 To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides so that the hooks are unlocked. 1. Press the levers on both sides 2. Unlock the hooks 1 2 009293 CAUTION: • The blade cover 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. 8