Tips on trimming hedges
The procedure described here can be used very often and makes working easier. If a hedge has to be cut back very substantially, it should be trimmed in two passes.
-First cut the hedge to the desired height (fig. G). With practice, it is possible to remove cut material from the hedge with a swinging motion. To get a straight cut, stretch a string along the hedge at the desired height.
-Trim the hedge to a trapezoidal shape (about 10 cm / 4" in at the top for every 1 m / 3’3" of height), cutting from bottom to top (H). In this way you avoid cut material falling down into the area not yet cut.
-Round off the top edges of the hedge (I), and finally trim the bottom edges back somewhat (J).
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MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection and maintenance. Always wear protective gloves!
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Blade maintenance
After operation, clean off the blade (both sides) with a stiff brush (fig. K). Then wipe the blades with a cloth and coat them with light machine oil.
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The tool will stop when the carbon brushes wear to a certain length. When this occurs, both carbon brushes should be replaced.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by MAKITA Authorized or Factory Service Centres, always using MAKITA replacement parts.
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