Operating Instructions

Charging (Fig. 1 & 2)

Charge the battery 4600 with the Makita charger DC4600 before use. Plug the charger into the power receptacle and connect the charging plug into the charg- ing connector on the battery. Press the start button (red) on the charger. The charging light will come on and charging will begin. When the charging light goes out after about one hour, the charging will be completed. If the charging light goes out within one minute after press- ing the start button, the battery is dead. Replace it with a new one. After charging, disconnect the charging plug from the battery and power receptacle.

CAUTION:

•Remove the controller from the battery when charging.

•Do not keep the start button depressed with tape, etc. The circuit will not function properly and a malfunction of the charger may result.

•Use only Makita charger DC4600 to charge the battery 4600. The use of any other chargers may cause dam- age to the battery.

•When you charge a new battery or a battery which has not been used for a long period, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indi- cate a problem. You can recharge the battery fully after discharging it completely a couple of times.

Overcurrent relay (Fig. 2)

The overcurrent relay is built into the battery to prevent a battery short-circuit. When the overcurrent relay actu- ates, the battery cannot be used. Press the restart button on the battery to use it again. If the overcurrent relay actuates frequently, there may be something wrong with the battery, charger, controller or shears themselves. Send them to your dealer or a Makita Service Center to have them inspected and/or repaired.

Installing controller on battery (Fig. 3 & 4)

First, make sure that the controller is switched off. Install the controller on the battery and fasten it with the buck- les.

Connecting connection cord to controller

Connect the male plug of the connection cord to the con- troller connector and turn the screw clockwise to secure the male plug in place.

Putting battery into waist belt pocket (Fig. 5 & 6)

After installing the controller on the battery, put the bat- tery with the controller into your waist belt pocket so that the controller connector will point toward your hand with which you operate the shears. Then cover the battery with the pocket lid to keep them from accidentally falling out of your pocket during operation.

Wearing waist belt (Fig. 6)

Attach a pair of suspenders on the waist belt. Wear the waist belt and adjust the lengh of suspenders and waist belt so that the battery will be positioned on your back at waist height.

Installing holster (Fig. 7)

Install the holster on the waist belt as shown in Fig. 7. It should be positioned on the side where your hand oper- ates the shears.

Wearing arm band (Fig. 8)

Attach the arm band to your arm. When wearing it, slip the connection cord through the arm band as shown in Fig. 8 to keep it out of the way.

Connecting connection cord to shears (Fig. 9)

Connect the female plug of the connection cord to the shear connector and turn the screw clockwise to secure the female plug in place.

NOTE:

•If you connect or disconnect the connection cord with the controller switched on, the pilot lamp will blink red and green alternately. When this occurs, the shears will not start even if you pull the switch trigger. Switch off the controller and then switch it on again to start the shears. (Fig. 4)

Switch action

CAUTION:

•Before connecting the battery to the shears, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

•Do not pull the switch trigger without depressing the lock-off lever. It can cause switch breakage.

Switch on the controller by pressing the upper (I) side of the switch. The pilot lamp will start to blink green. Then pull the switch trigger and release it once. The upper shear blade will start to move up as soon as you release the switch trigger and will stop at the highest (wide open) position. In case that the upper shear blade has already opened, it will keep that position with the first trigger operation. The pilot lamp will remain green continuously. From the next trigger operation, you can cut branches.

(Fig. 4)

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the shears, depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. To stop the shears, release the switch trigger. (Fig. 10)

When the switch trigger is pulled and held, the upper shear blade will move down and stop at the closed posi- tion. When the switch trigger is released, the upper shear blade will move up and stop at the highest (wide open) position. (Fig. 11)

Putting shears in holster (Fig. 12)

Switch off the controller by pressing the lower (O) side of the switch while keeping the switch trigger pulled. The upper shear blade will stop at the closed position. Put the shears in the holster with the upper shear blade at the closed position.

NOTE:

• Fasten the tool with holster belt.

Pruning operation (Fig. 13)

CAUTION:

•Never operate the shears in an awkward posture. This may cause a serious injury.

•Never hold the branch you are pruning with your free hand. Keep your free hand away from the cutting area. The blades are very sharp and you may cut yourself.

Cut branches one by one as shown in Fig. 13. The maxi- mum thickness of branches which can be cut with these shears is about 30 mm. Maintain your proper footing and balance at all times.