Makita UH5580 Instruction Manual

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8 ENGLISHFUNCTIONALDESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking functionon the tool.Switch action► Fig.1: 1. Switch trigger B 2. Switch trigger A3. Switch trigger CFor your safety, this tool is equipped with a tripleswitching system. To turn on the tool, press two out ofthree triggers A, B and C. Release either one of the twopressed triggers to turn off. The sequence of switch-ing is unimportant as the tool only starts when bothswitches are activated.Straight cut► Fig.2To trim the hedge straight, pull triggers A and B.Vertical cut► Fig.3Cut upwards with both hands pull the switch triggers Band C and move it in front of your body.Far area cut► Fig.4To trim the hedge in far area with both hands pull theswitch triggers A and C.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on thetool.Engage the extension cordCAUTION:• Make sure that the extension cord is unpluggedto the mains outlet.► Fig.5: 1. Hook complete 2. Extension cord 3. Tool'scordWhen engaging the extension cord, secure it to thetool's cord with the hook complete. Attach the hookabout 100 - 200 mm from the extension cord connector.This will help prevent unintentional disconnection.Waist cord hookCAUTION:• Do not attach the holder of waist cord hook toother than the extension cord. Do not attach itin a position closer to the tool beyond the hookcomplete. Failure to do so may cause an acci-dent or personal injury.• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete tothe tool's cord and the other hook of hook com-plete to the extension cord. Working with thetool with a sole hook only attached may causean accident and injury.Using the waist cord hook helps to minimizing a risk ofcutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused bythe loose extension cord.► Fig.6: 1. Hook 2. Tool 3. Tool's cord 4. Hook com-plete 5. Extension cord 6. Holder 7. Waistcord hookPress in or pull out the cord through the opening of theholder.► Fig.7: 1. Holder 2. CordCAUTION:• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure todo so may cause deflection and damage to it.Arm cord hook (Accessory)CAUTION:• Do not attach the holder of arm cord hook toother than the extension cord. Do not attach itin a position closer to the tool beyond the hookcomplete hooks. Failure to do so may cause anaccident or personal injury.• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete tothe tool's cord and the other hook of hook com-plete to the extension cord. Working with thetool with a sole hook only attached may causean accident and injury.Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk ofcutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused bythe loose extension cord.► Fig.8: 1. Holder 2. Arm cord hookAttach firmly the arm cord hook placing around yourarm and pass the extension cord through the holder.The length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.NOTE:• Do not pass the extension cord through theband.• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure todo so may cause deflection and damage to it.• Using the arm cord hook together with the waistcord hook is more helpful.