Makita GHU04M1 User Manual

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9 ENGLISH

Reverse button for debris removal

WARNING:

If the entangled branches or debris

cannot be removed by the reverse function, switch o󰀨

the tool and remove the battery cartridge, and then

remove the entangled branches or debris using tools

such as pliers.Failuretoswitcho󰀨thetoolandremove

thebatterycartridgemayresultinseriouspersonal

injuryfromaccidentalstart-up.Removingtheentangled

branchesordebrisbyhandmaycauseaninjury,since

theshearbladesmaymoveinreactiontoremovingthem.

This tool has a reverse button to change the direction

ofshearbladesmovement.Itisonlyforremoving

branches and debris entangled in the tool.

To reverse the shear blades movement, press the reverse

button when the shear blades have stopped, then pull the

front switch trigger, and then pull the rear switch trigger

while pressing the lever. The speed indicators start blink-

ing, and the shear blades move in reverse direction.

When entangled branches and debris are removed,

the tool returns to the regular movement and the speed

indicators stop blinking and light up.

Fig.7

►1. Speed indicator 2. Reverse button

NOTE:

If the entangled branches or debris cannot be

removed, release the switch triggers, then press the reverse

button,andthenpulltheswitchtriggersuntiltheyareremoved.

NOTE:Ifyoutapthereversebuttonwhiletheshear

blades are still moving, the tool comes to stop and to

bereadyforreversemovement.

Electronic function

The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for

easyoperation.

• Constant speed control

The speed control function provides the constant

rotation speed regardless of load conditions.

• Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the

toolconsistentlyfailstoquicklystoptheshear

blades after releasing the switch trigger, have the

tool serviced at Makita Authorized Service Center.

• Accidental re-start preventive function

Evenifyouinstallthebatterycartridgewhilepull-

ing the switch trigger, the tool does not start. To

startthetool,rstreleasetheswitchtrigger,and

then pull the switch trigger.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is

switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed

before carrying out any work on the tool.

CAUTION: When replacing the shear blades,

always wear gloves so that your hands do not

directly contact the blades.

NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, do

not wipe o󰀨 grease from the gear and crank.

Installing or removing the shear

blades

CAUTION: Attach the blade cover before

removing or installing the shear blades.

You can install 600 mm (23-5/8") or 750 mm (29-1/2")

shearbladestoyourtool.

NOTE:Ifyouchangetheshearbladestoadi󰀨erent

length,replacethechipreceiverwithonewhichts

the blades.

1. Removefourscrews(forGHU04)orvescrews

(for GHU05), and then remove the chip receiver from

the tool.

For GHU04

Fig.8

►1. Chip receiver 2. Screw

For GHU05

Fig.9

►1. Chip receiver 2. Screw

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