Makita Pole Hedge Trimmer Attachment User Manual

							Instruction Manual
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Manual de Instruções
使用说明书
使用說明書
Petunjuk penggunaan
Tài liệu hướng dẫn
คู่มือการใช้งาน
EN401MP
 Warning: Before use, read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. Failure to follow the 
warnings and instructions may cause serious or fatal injury.
  Avertissement  : Avant toute utilisation, veuillez lire ce mode d’emploi et le manuel d’instructions du groupe 
moteur. L’ignorance des avertissements et des instructions comporte un risque \
de blessure grave ou mortelle.
  Advertencia: Antes de usar lea este folleto, así como el manual de instrucciones del equipo motorizado. No 
seguir las advertencias e instrucciones puede que resulte en lesiones gr\
aves o mortales.
 Aviso: Antes de usar, leia este livreto e o manual de instruções da unidade motorizada\
. A falha em seguir 
os avisos e as instruções pode causar ferimentos graves ou fatais.\
  警告 ： 使用前请阅读本手册及电力装置的指导手册。未能遵守警告和说明可能导致严重或致命伤害。
 
警告 ：使用前，請閱讀本手冊與動力裝置的說明手冊。若未遵循警告事項與說明，可能會導致嚴重或致命 
傷害。
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untuk mengindahkan peringatan dan petunjuk dapat mengakibatkan cedera se\
rius atau fatal.
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Foreword
Thank you very much for purchasing Makita hedge trimmer 
attachment. This attachment is designed to be mounted on Makita 
power unit mentioned in this instruction manual.
Before use, please read this booklet and the instruction manual of 
the power unit. They will assist you to obtain the best possible result 
from your Makita hedge trimmer attachment.
Table of Contents Page
Foreword  ........................................................................\
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Symbols   ........................................................................\
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Approved power unit ........................................................................\
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Part description ........................................................................\
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Safety precautions  ........................................................................\
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Assembly and adjustment  ................................................................ 7
Operation  ........................................................................\
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Inspection and maintenance ............................................................. 8
Storage  ........................................................................\
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Maintenance schedule ...................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
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Technical data ........................................................................\
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Symbols 
The following symbols are used on the attachment and this 
instruction manual. Understand these definitions. 
Read and follow the instruction manual.
Take particular care and attention!
Forbidden!
Beware of electrical lines. Risk of 
electrical shock.
Beware of pinching
Wear protective gloves.
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear 
protection.
Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles.
Keep bystanders and animals at least 
15 m (50 ft) away from the power tool.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets
First aid
Approved power unit
This attachment is approved to use only with the following power 
unit(s):
EX2650LH   Multi Function Power Head
HXU01, HXU02, BUX360, BUX361, BUX362, UX360D,   
UX361D, UX362D
  Cordless Multi Function Power Head
 WARNING: Never use the attachment with non-approved 
power unit. Non-approved combination may cause serious injury. 
English(Original instructions) 
						

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Part description (Fig. 1)
The numbers below refer to the figure 
1. Shaft
2.  Gear case
3.  Blades
4.  Angle lock
5.  Cutter unit handle
6.  Blade cover
Safety precautions
 WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions 
in this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. 
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in 
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “hedge trimmer” and “equipment” in the warnings and\
 
precautions refer to the combination of the attachment and the 
power unit.
The term “motor” in the warnings and precautions refers to the 
engine or electric motor of the power unit.
Intended use
This attachment is designed for only the purpose of trimming 
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shrubs and hedges in conjunction with an approved power unit. 
Never use the attachment for the other purpose. Abusing the 
attachment may cause serious injury.
General precautions
Before starting the hedge trimmer, read this booklet and the 
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instruction manual of the power unit to become familiar with the 
handling of the hedge trimmer.
Do not lend the attachment to a person with insufficient 
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experience or knowledge regarding handling of hedge trimmers.
When lending the attachment, always attach this instruction 
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manual.
Do not allow children or young persons under 18 years old to use 
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the hedge trimmer. Keep them away from the hedge trimmer.
Handle the hedge trimmer with the utmost care and attention.
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Never use the hedge trimmer after consuming alcohol or drugs, 
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or if feeling tired or ill.
Never attempt to modify the attachment.
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Follow the regulations about handling of hedge trimmers in your 
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country.
Personal protective equipment
Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to 
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protect yourself from flying debris or falling objects.  (Fig. 2)
Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent hearing loss.
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Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation, such as 
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a work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose 
clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be 
caught in moving parts.
When touching blades or adjusting the blade angle, wear 
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protective gloves. Blades can cut bare hands severely.
Work area safety
•    DANGER: Keep the hedge trimmer away from 
electric lines and communication cables. 
Touching or approaching high-voltage lines with hedge trimmer 
can result in death or serious injury. Watch power lines and 
electrical fences around the work area before starting operation.
Operate the hedge trimmer under good visibility and daylight 
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conditions only. Do not operate the hedge trimmer in darkness or 
fog.
Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated 
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area. Operation in a confined or poorly ventilated area can result 
in death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface 
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or a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow 
and always ensure secure footing.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m away 
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from the hedge trimmer. Stop the motor as soon as someone 
approaches. Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, stones, 
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or other solid objects. They can damage the blades.
•  WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing 
chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses.
Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in 
pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often 
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these 
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved 
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially 
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Putting into operation
Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the 
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motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Before assembling the blades or adjusting the cutting angle, wear 
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protective gloves.
Before starting the motor, inspect the equipment for damages, 
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loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. Replace if the blades 
are cracked, bent, or damaged. Check all control levers and 
switches for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.
Never attempt to start the motor if the equipment is damaged or 
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not fully assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.
Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to suit the operator’s 
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body size.
Starting motor
Wear the personal protective equipments before starting the 
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motor.
Start the engine at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the fueling 
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spot.
Before starting the motor, make sure that there is no person or 
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animal in the work area.
When starting the engine or inserting a battery cartridge, keep the 
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blades clear of your body and other object, including the ground. 
The blades may move when starting and may cause serious 
injury or damage to the blades and/or property.
Place the equipment on firm ground. Maintain good balance and 
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secure footing.
When pulling the starter knob, hold the power unit firmly against 
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the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft of the 
power unit. (Fig. 3)
Follow the instruction manual of the power units for starting the 
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motor.
If the blades move at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle 
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speed down.
Operation
In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.
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If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during 
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operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the hedge trimmer 
until the cause is recognized and solved.
The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the 
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throttle trigger or switch off the motor. Don’t rush to contact the 
blades.
With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.
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During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the hedge 
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trimmer on your right side firmly. (Fig. 4)
Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the 
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right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap 
your fingers and thumbs around the handles.
Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of 
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control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of 
cut injuries, keep your hands and feet away from the blades.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 
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Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and 
ditches to avoid stumbling. Clear fallen branches and other 
objects away.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
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Do not hold the machine above shoulder height.
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During operation, never hit the blades against hard obstacles 
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such stones and metals. Take particular care when cutting 
hedges next to or against wire fences. When working close to the 
ground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones get between the 
blades.
If the blades come into contact with stones or other solid objects, 
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stop the motor immediately and check the blades for damage  
after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge. Replace  
						

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the blades if damaged.
If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately switch 
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off the motor, put the hedge trimmer down and then remove the 
obstruction after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge. 
Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.
•  Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving. 
Blades can cut your finger easily. When handling the blades 
or adjusting the blade angle, stop the motor and remove the 
spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Accelerating the motor with the blades blocked increases the load 
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and will damage the motor and/or clutch.
Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks or 
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blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and wait 
until the blades stop completely. Replace damaged or dull blades 
immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks.
If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition 
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before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage 
and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is 
any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center for 
the inspection and repair.
Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during 
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operation.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We 
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recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always 
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switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The 
equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by 
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maximum 
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speed.
Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of 
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the control lever and switch.
During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry 
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grass or combustible materials.
Transport
Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and 
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remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit the 
blade cover during transportation.
When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by 
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holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure 
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it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the 
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the 
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equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark 
plug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the 
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vicinity of fire.
Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.
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Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline, 
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benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration, 
deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the 
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carburetor adjustment screws.
Keep the cutting tool sharp. If the cutting blades have become 
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blunt and cutting performance is poor, ask Makita authorized 
service center to sharpen the blades.
Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding. 
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It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious 
injury. Contact Makita authorized service center for Makita 
genuine blades to replace them.
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this 
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booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita 
authorized service center for such work.
Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only. 
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Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result 
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious 
injury.
Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain 
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the hedge trimmer at regular interval.
Storage
Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and 
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maintenance. Fit the blade cover.
Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of 
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reach of children.
Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall. 
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Otherwise the hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause an 
injury.
First aid
•  Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace any 
item taken from the first aid kit.
When asking for help, give the following information:
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Place of the accident
 
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What happened
 
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Number of injured persons
 
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Nature of the injury
 
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Your name
 
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Assembly and adjustment
 WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the 
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motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge. 
Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious 
injury.
Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves 
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and put the blade cover onto blades. Otherwise the blades can 
cut bare hands severely.
When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down. 
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Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may 
result in serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety 
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precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Assembling the attachment (Fig. 5)
Assemble the attachment as the following steps.
1. Loosen the screw  (A) and (B).
2.  Insert shaft into the cover (D).
NOTE:    Make sure that the shaft is completely inserted into the 
cover (approx. 237 mm/ 9-3/8”).
  If you are having trouble inserting the shaft, manually rotate 
the drive axle  (C) a little and try again.
3.  Make sure that the shaft is properly inserted and then tighten 
screw (B) and (A).
Mounting the attachment to a power unit (Fig. 6)
To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.
2.  Align the pin  (B) with the arrow mark (C).
3.  Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the 
release button  (D) pops up.
4.  Tighten the lock lever  (A) firmly as shown.
To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lock 
button and withdraw the shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever  (A) without the shaft of the 
attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the 
entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
Adjusting the cutting angle (Fig. 7)
 WARNING:
- Do not operate the tool with the loose and unstable cutter unit.
You can adjust the cutting angle upwards to 45° and downwards to 
90°. 
1.  Stop the pole hedge trimmer motor and lay the machine on the 
ground.
2.  To adjust the angle of the cutter unit, hold the handle  (A) on 
the cutter unit  with one hand, and hold the angle lock  (B) as 
illustrated with the other hand.
3.  Pull the angle lock gently, and change the angle of the cutter unit.  
After adjusting the angle, return the angle lock gently.
Note:
-    The cutter unit is fasten only with certain angles alongside the 
groove on  the unit. Make sure the cutter unit sits properly. If the 
angle is not  appropriate, the clutch is cut and the tool does not 
operate. 
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upright position.
-   Move the I-O switch to the “O” position and lay the pole hedge 
trimmer flat on the ground to adjust the cutting angle.
-    Always secure the blades with the blade cover provided before 
adjusting cutting angle.
In case the cutter unit is loose, the bolt (A) (the axis of angle 
adjustment) needs to be tightened.  (Fig. 8) 
1.    Set the socket wrench  (C) and the hex wrench (B) on the bolt (A). 
2.    Adjust the tightness of the cutter unit by turning hex wrench  (B), 
and then fasten the bolt by turning the socket wrench  (C). 
Note:
-   Do not fasten the cutter unit too tight. The angle of the cutter unit 
can not be changed if it is too tight. 
Operation
 WARNING:
If the blades move at idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine 
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down. Otherwise you cannot stop the blades with throttle off and 
it may cause serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety 
• 
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Horizontal cut (Fig. 9)
When trimming hedges horizontally, follow the steps below.
1. Pull the throttle lever fully.
2.  Apply the blades to the hedge with an angle of 15° to 30°.
3.  Trim the hedge with a swinging movement.
Vertical cut (Fig. 10)
When trimming hedges vertically, follow the steps below.
1. Pull the throttle lever fully.
2.  Apply the blades to the hedge parallel to each other.
3.  Trim the hedge from the bottom upwards with a swinging 
movement.
Inspection and maintenance
 WARNING:
Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the 
• 
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge. 
Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious 
injury.
Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves 
• 
and put the blade cover onto blades. During the assembly or 
adjustment, your fingers may contact with blades and it may 
cause serious injury.
When inspecting or maintaining the equipment, always put the 
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hedge trimmer down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in 
an upright position may result in serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety 
• 
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Inspecting blades
Check the blades daily for damage, crack and dull edge. Ask Makita 
authorized service center to replace damaged blades or sharpen 
dull blades.
Adjusting the blade clearance (Fig. 11)
The upper/lower blades wear out gradually after operations. If you 
cannot get a clean cut though the blades are sharp enough, adjust 
the clearance as follows. The tightness of the truss bolt decides the 
clearance of the blades. The nut holds the truss bolt with certain 
tightness. Too loose clearance causes blunt cut, but too tight 
clearance causes unnecessary heat and sooner worn-out of the 
blades.
1. Loosen the nuts (A) with a wrench.
2.  Tighten the bolts  (B) lightly till they stop. And then, screw them 
back a quarter to half turn each to gain necessary clearance.
3.  Hold the bolts  (B) and tighten the nuts (A).
4.  Apply light oil on the friction surface of the blades.
5.  Start the motor and operate the throttle on and off for a minute.
6.  Measure the time necessary for the blades to stop after releasing 
the throttle. If it is two seconds or longer, switch off the motor and 
repeat the step 1 to 6.
7.  Switch off the motor and touch the blade surface. If they are not 
too hot to touch, you have made a proper adjustment. If they are 
too hot to touch, turn the bolts (B) back a little and repeat the 
step 5 to 7.
Lubricating moving parts (Fig. 12)
NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of 
grease supplied. Otherwise insufficient lubrication may damage 
moving parts.
Gear case:
The gearbox of the pole hedge trimmer should be greased every 
25 working hours. The grease hole locates under the bolt. Remove 
the bolt to lubricate. Add approx. 3 g (4 cc) of lubricant to the 
point A of the gearbox and 5 g (7 cc) of the lubricant to the point B 
respectively via the grease holes. Return the bolt after lubrication. 
After filling correct amount of grease, grease will come out a bit 
from the base of the blade during the first operation.
Drive axle:
Apply grease every 25 hours of operation.
Overall inspection
Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.
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Check for damaged parts and blades. Ask Makita authorized 
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service center to replace them.
Storage
 WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter 
“Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.\
 
(Fig. 13)
When storing the hedge trimmer attachment separated from the 
power unit, put the cap onto the end of the shaft. 
						

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Maintenance schedule
Operating hourBefore 
Operation Daily 
(10 h) 25 h If 
required Corresponding page
Whole unit Visually inspect for damaged 
parts
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All fixing screws and nuts Tighten
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Blades Inspect for damage, crack and 
dull edge
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Adjust the clearance
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Gear case Supply grease
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Drive axle Supply grease
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Power unit Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause Solution
The motor does not start. Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
The motor stops soon after its start.
The maximum speed is limited.
The blades do not move.
 Stop the motor immediately! Inappropriate angle of cutter unit.
Make sure the angle lock engages properly.
A twig is caught by the blades. Remove the foreign matter.
The drive system does not work properly. Ask Makita authorized service center to 
inspect and repair it.
The unit vibrates abnormally.
 Stop the motor immediately! The drive system does not work properly.
Ask Makita authorized service center to 
inspect and repair it.
The blades do not stop.
 Stop the motor immediately! The power unit does not work properly.
Refer to the instruction manual of the power 
unit.
Technical data
Model EN401MP
Dimensions (L x W x H) mm (inch)1,624 x 108 x 90 (64” x 4-1/4” x 3-1/2”)
Mass kg (lbs)2.7 (6.0)
Effective cutting length mm (inch)490 (19-1/4”)
Cutting blade angle 135° (up 45°, down 90°)
Gear ratio 1/4.78 
						

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Avant-propos
Merci d’avoir acheté la tête taille-haie à perche Makita. Cette 
tête est conçue pour être montée sur le groupe moteur Makita 
mentionné dans ce manuel d’instructions.
Avant toute utilisation, veuillez lire ce mode d’emploi et le manuel 
d’instructions du groupe moteur. Ils vous permettront d’obtenir le 
meilleur de votre tête taille-haie à perche Makita.
Table des matières Page
Avant-propos  ........................................................................\
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Pictogrammes ........................................................................\
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Groupe moteur homologué ............................................................. 10
Description des pièces  ................................................................... 11
Précautions de sécurité  .................................................................. 11
Montage et réglage ........................................................................\
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Fonctionnement  ........................................................................\
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Inspection et entretien  .................................................................... 13
Entreposage  ........................................................................\
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Programme d’entretien  ................................................................... 14
Dépannage  ........................................................................\
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Données techniques  ....................................................................... 14
Pictogrammes 
Les pictogrammes suivants sont apposés sur la tête et figurent 
dans ce manuel d’instructions. Comprenez bien ces définitions.  
Lisez et suivez le manuel d’instructions.
Faites particulièrement attention !
Interdit !
Attention aux lignes électriques. Il existe 
un risque d’électrocution.
Risque de pincement
Portez des gants de protection.
Casque de protection, protections oculaire 
et auditive obligatoires.
Portez des chaussures solides avec 
semelle antidérapante.
Tenez tout individu et animal à au moins 
15 m (50 pieds) de l’outil.
Zone de fonctionnement interdite aux 
individus et aux animaux 
Premiers soins
Groupe moteur homologué
Cette tête est homologuée pour fonctionner uniquement avec le(s) 
groupe(s) moteur suivant(s) :
EX2650LH   Outil Multi-Fonctions
HXU01, HXU02, BUX360, BUX361, BUX362, UX360D,  
UX361D, UX362D
  Moteur Multi-Fonctions Sans Fil
 AVERTISSEMENT :  N’utilisez jamais la tête avec un groupe 
moteur non homologué. Une combinaison non homologuée peut 
entraîner des blessures graves. 
Français (Mode d’emploi original)