Makita DUP361 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Battery Powered Pruning Shears
DUP361
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DUP361
Max. cutting capacity 33 mm
Overall length (shears part) 305 mm
Rated voltage D.C.36 V
Battery cartridge BL1815N, BL1820, BL1820B BL1830, BL1840, BL1840B, BL1850,
BL1850B, BL1860B
Net weight (with shears, switch box,
connection cord, two battery cartridges and
back pack)
3.3 kg 3.8 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsandbatterycartridgemaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Weight,withbatterycartridge,accordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2003
Symbols
Thefollowingshowthesymbolsusedfortheequip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
Do not expose to moisture.
Danger;beawareofthrownobjects.
Keep bystanders away.
Cd
Ni-MH
Li-ion
OnlyforEUcountries
Donotdisposeofelectricequipmentor
battery pack together with household waste
material!
InobservanceoftheEuropeanDirectives,
onWasteElectricandElectronic
EquipmentandBatteriesandAccumulators
andWasteBatteriesandAccumulators
and their implementation in accordance
withnationallaws,electricequipmentand
batteries and battery pack(s) that have
reached the end of their life must be col-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
Thetoolisintendedforpruningtwigsorbranches.
Noise
ThetypicalA-weightednoiseleveldeterminedaccord-
ingtoEN50636:
Soundpressurelevel(LpA):70dB(A)orless
Uncertainty(K):3.2dB(A)
Thenoiselevelunderworkingmayexceed80dB(A).
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Vibration
Thevibrationtotalvalue(tri-axialvectorsum)deter-
minedaccordingtoEN50636:
Vibration emission (ah):2.5m/s2or less
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluehas
been measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvalue
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.
WARNING:Thevibrationemissionduringactual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
MakitadeclaresthatthefollowingMachine(s):
DesignationofMachine:BatteryPoweredPruningShears
ModelNo./Type:DUP361
ConformstothefollowingEuropeanDirectives:
2006/42/EC
Theyaremanufacturedinaccordancewiththefollowing
standardorstandardizeddocuments:ENISO12100
Thetechnicalleinaccordancewith2006/42/ECis
availablefrom:
Makita,Jan-BaptistVinkstraat2,3070,Belgium
29.1.2015
Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita,Jan-BaptistVinkstraat2,3070,Belgium

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Pruning shears safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructionsmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.Protectiveequipmentsuch
asdustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
willreducepersonalinjuries.
2. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
yourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
4. This tool is for pruning branches. Do not use it
foranyjobexceptthatforwhichitisintended.
5. Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
tool. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
6. Never operate the tool while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
7. Do not overreach and keep balance at all
times.Alwaysbesureoffootingonslopesandto
walk, never run.
8. Do not touch moving hazardous parts before
the tool is disconnected from the mains and/or
the battery pack is removed from the tool.
9. Always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers while operating the tool.
10. Disconnect the supply and/or remove the
battery pack from the tool:
• wheneverthetoolisleftbytheuser,
• beforeclearingablockage,
• beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
tool,
• afterstrikingaforeignobjecttoinspectthe
tool for damage,
• ifthetoolstartstovibrateabnormally,for
immediately check.
11. Never operate the tool with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, or if the
cord is damaged or worn.
12. Avoid using the tool in bad weather conditions
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
13. Don’t use the tool or perform battery charging
operations in the rain.
14. Don’t leave the tool in rain or wet locations.
15. Be careful not to catch foreign matter between
the blades.Ifthebladesarejammedwithforeign
matter, immediately switch off the tool and discon-
nectthebatteryfromthetool.Thenremovethe
foreign matter from the blades.
16. Never hold the branch you are pruning with
your free hand. Keep your free hand away from
the cutting area. Never touch the blades, they are
very sharp and you may cut yourself.
17. Don’t force the tool to make it cut. You could
slipandinjureyourselforcutsomethingelse
unintentionally.
18. Avoid cutting electrical wires that may be
hidden.
19. Always check the blades carefully before
operation.
20. Handle the blades with extreme care to prevent
cuts or injury from the blades.
21. Disconnect the battery from the tool after each
use and before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
22. When not in use, always keep the tool in its
holster.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer.Achargerthatissuitablefor
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
when used with another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs.Useofanyotherbattery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.Shortingthebatterytermi-
nalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause
irritation or burns.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

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Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
N Mark
TheNMarkisatrademarkorregisteredtrademarkof
NFCFormula,Inc.inUSAandothercountriesinthe
world.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION
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4
2
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3
7
9
11
8
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1Harness 2Back pack 3Switchbox 4Pilotlamp(red)
5Pilotlamp(green) 6I/Oswitch 7Holster 8Cord holder
9Connection cord 10 Shears 11 Switchtrigger - -

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Removing or installing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery cartridge
rmly when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failuretoholdthetoolandthebatterycartridgermlymay
cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to
thetoolandbatterycartridgeandapersonalinjury.
1
2
3
4
3
►1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
4. Battery holder
Toremovethebatterycartridge,slideitfromthetool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
Toinstallthebatterycartridge,alignthetongueonthe
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjuryto
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE:Thetooldoesnotworkwithonlyonebattery
cartridge.
Tool / battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotection
system.Thissystemautomaticallycutsoffpowerto
themotortoextendtoolandbatterylife.Thetoolwill
automatically stop during operation if the tool or battery
is placed under one of the following conditions. In some
conditions, the lamps on the switch box lights up.
Overload protection
Whenthetoolisoperatedinamannerthatcausesitto
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
becomeoverloaded.Thenturnthetoolontorestart.
Overheat protection
Whenthetoolisoverheated,thetoolstopsautomati-
cally, and the green lamp on the switch box blinks. In
this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
Whenthebatterycapacitybecomeslow,thetoolstops
automatically.Andtheredlampontheswitchboxlights
up or blinks. If the product does not operate even when
the switches are operated, remove the batteries from
the battery holder and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
1
2
►1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Pressthecheckbuttononthebatterycartridgetoindi-
catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75%to100%
50%to75%
25%to50%
0%to25%
Charge the
battery.

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Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
Thebattery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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.
CAUTION: When not operating the tool,
always make sure that the I/O switch is on the "O"
side.
CAUTION: Do not press the I/O switch to the
“I" (on) position while pulling the switch trigger.
Thebladeclosesslightlyanditmaycausepersonal
injury.
Toturnonthetool,performasfollows:
1. Connect the switch box, connection cord, and
shears. (Refer to “Installing the connection cord”.)
2. Holdtheshearsrmly,andpresstheI/Oswitchto
the“I"(on)position.Thegreenpilotlamplightsup.
1
2
3
►1.I/Oswitch2.Pilotlamp(green)3.Pilotlamp(red)
3. Theshearbladesarelocked-modewhentheI/O
switchison.Toreleasethelock,pulltheswitchtrigger
twotimes.Theuppershearbladeopensautomatically.
4. Toclosetheshearblade,pulltheswitchtrigger.
1
►1.Switchtrigger
Auto locked-mode and shut-off
mode shift
Forsafetyreasons,thetoolshiftsintolocked-modeor
shut-offmodeautomaticallyifthetoolisleftuntouched
for a certain period of time.
After5minutes:Thetoolshiftsintolocked-mode.Pull
the switch trigger two times to release the lock.
After15minutes:Thetoolisshiftintoshut-offmode,
andthegreenpilotlampturnsoff.PresstheI/Oswitch
tothe“O"(off)positiononce,andpresstheI/Oswitch
tothe“I"(on)positionagain,thenpulltheswitchtrigger
two times to release the lock.
Opening angle selector lever
1
►1. Opening angle selector lever
By tilting the opening angle selector lever to the left
side, you can open the upper shear blade wider.
Tolimittheuppershearbladeopeningangle,rstpull
the switch trigger fully, and then return the opening
angle selector lever to straight position.
Cutting depth adjustment
CAUTION: Do not let your hands or part of
body close to the shear blades. Otherwise per-
sonal injury may result.
Aftersharpeningorreplacingtheshearblade,adjust
cutting depth if necessary.
Turnonthetool,andpulltheswitchtriggertwotimesto
opentheshearblades,andthenpresstheI/Oswitchto
the“O"(off)position.

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Todeepenthecuttingdepth,turnthecuttingdepth
adjustingscrewclockwisewiththehexwrench.Andto
make the cutting depth shallower, turn the cutting depth
adjustingscrewcounterclockwise.
1
►1.Cuttingdepthadjustingscrew
NOTE:Checkthecuttingdepthafteradjustment.If
the cutting depth is too shallow, the branch may not
cut fully.
Pilot lamps on the switch box
1
2
3
►1.I/Oswitch2.Pilotlamp(green)3.Pilotlamp(red)
Thegreenandredlampsindicateasfollows:
(On: Off: Blinking: )
• Greenlamplightsup:thetoolisturnedon.
Green Red
• Greenlampandredlamplightup:ifyouinsertthe
batterytothebattryholderwhenI/Oswitchis“I”
(on) position, both of the lamps light up and the
blade does not move though you pull the switch
trigger.Inthissituation,presstheI/Oswitchtothe
“O”(off)positiononce,andpresstheI/Oswitchto
the “I” (on) position again.
Green Red
• Greenlampblinks:thetoolisoverheated.Letthe
tool cool down before turning the tool on again.
Green Red
• Greenlamplightsupandredlampblinksorlights
up:batteryisloworalmostat.Chargethebatter-
ies.Wheneitherofthebatterybecomeslow,the
red lamp blinks even one of the batteries is full.
Green Red
• Greenlampandredlampblinkalternately:thetool
detects breaking of wire. Check the connection
cord for loose connection with the switch box and
the shears. If the lamps still blink alternately, stop
using the tool immediately, disconnect the connec-
tion cord, remove the battery, and ask your local
authorized service center for repair.
Lamps blink alternately
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing the battery holder into the
backpack
1
2
3
►1. Clamp 2. Battery holder 3.Strap
1. Passtheswitchboxthroughtheopening(either
right or left) of the back pack.
2. Passtheclampthroughthesquareholeofthebat-
tery holder, and secure the battery holder with the strap.
Make sure that the battery holder sits in the backpack
rmly.

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Installing the holster
1
2
►1. Holster 2.Strap
Passthebeltofthelowerbucklethroughtheopeningof
the holster.
Adjusting the harness
Adjusttheharnessasfollows:
1. Closeandlockthelowerbuckle,andadjustitsbelt
length.
1
►1. Lower buckle
2. Adjusttheshoulderstraplength.
3. Adjustthepositionoftheupperbuckle.Closeand
locktheupperbuckleandadjustitsbeltlength.
1
►1.Upperbuckle
CAUTION: In case of emergency, quickly
open the lower buckle and upper buckle, loosen
shoulder straps, and set down the backpack.
Installing the connection cord
CAUTION: Always make sure that the switch
box's I/O switch is on the "O" side before attach-
ing the connection cord.
CAUTION: Do not operate the tool if the con-
nection cord is damaged.
NOTICE: Do not abuse the connection cord. Do not
carry the tool by pulling the connection cord. Keep the
connection cord away from heat, oil, or sharp edges.
Otherwise the connection cord may be damaged.
Attachtheconnectioncordwiththeswitchboxandthe
shearsasfollows:
1. First, align the triangular marks of the male plug
of the connection cord with the triangular mark of the
femaleconnectoroftheswitchbox.Pushintheplugof
the connection cord to the connector of the switch box.
Then,alignthemarkingonthecouplingwiththetrian-
glar marks, and push in and turn the coupling to tighten.

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2
1
4
1
3
5
►1.Triangularmark2. Connection cord 3.Switchbox
4. Marking on coupling 5. Coupling
NOTICE:Turnthecouplingandalignthemarking
onthecouplingwiththetriangularmarksrstwhen
disconnecting the connection cable.
2. Hang the switch box on the waist belt or upper
belt.
3. Pushtheconnectioncordintotheloopofthecord
holder.
Hang the cord holder on either the upper belt or the
waist belt on which the switch box is not hung.
Thecordholderpreventstheconnectioncordfromdan-
gling around your body, and also the cord holder can
prevent the connection cord from being cut by mistake.

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NOTICE: Do not hang anything other than the
connection code on the cord holder. Otherwise the
code holder may be broken.
NOTICE: Do not force the cord holder opening.
Otherwise it may result in deformation or breakage of
the code holder.
4. Putthearmbandonyourarm.Andslipthecon-
nection cord through the arm band.
1
►1.Armband
5. First, align the triangular marks of the female
socket of the connection cord with the triangular mark
ofthemaleconnectoroftheshears.Pushinthesocket
of the connection cord to the connector of the shears.
Then,alignthemarkingonthecouplingwiththetrian-
glar marks, and push in and turn the coupling to tighten.
21
4
1
3
5
►1.Triangularmark2. Connection cord 3.Shears
4. Marking on coupling 5. Coupling
NOTICE:Turnthecouplingandalignthemarking
onthecouplingwiththetriangularmarksrstwhen
disconnecting the connection cable.
Putting shears in the holster
Keep pulling the switch trigger to close the shear
blades,andpresstheI/Oswitchto"O"sidetoturnoff
thetool.Thenputtheshearsintotheholsterandhold
the shears with the strap of the holster.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Always hold the tool rmly. And
keep rm footing.
CAUTION: Do not put any of your body parts
near to the blades during operation.
CAUTION: Before use, inspect if the blades,
blade bolts or other parts are not worn or dam-
aged. Replace worn or damaged parts for safe
operation.
NOTICE: If the blade is stuck in a branch during
operation, do not twitst the blade. In that situation,
turn off the tool and pull the blades straight out
slowly from the branch. Otherwise the blade may be
damaged.
NOTICE: In case you cut too thick branch or some-
thing too hard, the overload protection works and the
tool stops. In that situation, if the upper shear blade is
opened too wide and the switch trigger is pulled fully,
the upper blade closes slightly when you press the
I/Oswitchto“I"(on)positionforrestartingthetool.
Pruning operation
Cutbranchesonebyone.Themaximumthicknessof
branches which can be cut with these shears is about
33mm. Maintain your proper footing and balance at all
times.
After use
Closetheshearblades,presstheI/Oswitchtothe“O"
(off) position, and disconnect the connection cord from
the shears and the switch box, and remove the batteries
from battery holder.
Storetheshearsindry,highorlocked-upplace–outof
reach of children.

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NOTICE: Remove the battery when not using the
shears. Otherwise the battery capacity is reduced
during course of time.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: Wear safety gloves when handling
the blade.Otherwiseitmayresultinpersonalinjury.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Blade maintenance
NOTICE: Failure to perform blade maintenance may
cause excessive blade friction and shorten the oper-
ating time per battery charge.
Before and after operation, check the shear blades
carefully.
Afteroperation,cleanoffthebladeswithastiffbrush.
Thenwipethebladeswithacloth.AndapplyMakita
genuine machine oil onto the blade edge and movable
part.
Sharpening blades
Upper shear blade
1. Applytheatsurfaceofthediamondletothe
blade edge.
Pushthediamondletowardsthetipofthebladeto
sharpen along the entire blade edge.
Maintainthesameatcontactwiththeleconsistently
along the entire blade edge.
1
►1.Diamondle
2. Applytheatsurfaceofthediamondlelightlyto
the opposite side of the blade.
Movethediamondletowardsthetipoftheblade
lightly to remove burrs.
NOTICE: Do not sharpen this side too much. File
lightly only for removing burrs. Otherwise the blade
clearance may become too much or the blade life
may be shortened.
Lower shear blade
1. Applytheroundsurfaceofthediamondletothe
blade edge.
Pushthediamondletowardsthetipofthebladeto
sharpen along the entire blade edge.
2. Applytheatsurfaceofthediamondlelightlyto
the opposite side of the blade.
Movethediamondletowardsthetipoftheblade
lightly to remove burrs.

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NOTICE: Do not sharpen this side too much. File
lightly only for removing burrs. Otherwise the blade
clearance may become too much or the blade life
may be shortened.
Adjustment for blade clearance
1
23
►1.Platexingbolt2. Lock plate 3. Blades tightening
nut
Fromtimetotime,adjusttheclearanceoftheshear
bladesasfollows:
1. Switchonthetool,andpulltheswitchtriggerto
open the shear blades.
2. Withshearbladesopen,switchoffthetool.And
disconnect the connection cord from the tool.
3. Loosentheplatexingbolt.Andthenremovethe
lock plate.
4. Adjustthetightnessofthebladestighteningnut
byhand(fasteningtorqueforthebladetighteningnut:
approximately0.5N•m).
5. Installthelockplateandplatexingboltagain.
6. Check the tightness of the blade whether the
blades never rattle but upper blade can be opened or
closed about 3mm by hand. If the blades are too tight or
loose,adjusttheclearanceagain.
NOTICE:Payattentiontotheclearanceofthe
blades.Toolooseclearancemayresultindullcut,
and too tight blade clearance may result in overload
for the motor and short running time of the tool.
Removing or installing shear blades
Toremovetheshearblades,performfollowingsteps:
1. Tilttheopeningangleselectorlevertotheleftside
rsttoopenthebladesfully.
2. Switchonthetool,andpulltheswitchtriggerto
open the shear blades.
3. Withshearbladesopen,switchoffthetool.And
disconnect the connection cord from the tool.
4. Remove two bolts near the switch trigger with the
hex wrench.
Remove the trigger guard by separating the tongue on
the trigger guard from the groove of the housing.
1
2
►1. Bolts 2.Triggerguard
5. RemovetheE-ringonthelinkarmwithaslotted
screwdriver or alike.
1
2
►1.E-ring2. Link arm

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NOTICE:TheE-ringisexpendablepart.Donot
re-usetheE-ringwhenreassembling.
6. Carefully remove the pin.
1
►1.Pin
7. Remove two bolts from the side of the housing.
1
►1. Bolts
8. Carefully remove the upper and lower shears from
the housing.
9. Toseparatetheupperbladeandthelowerblade,
rstloosentheplatexingbolt.
Thenremovethelockplate.
2
1
►1.Platexingbolt2. Lock plate
10. Loosen and remove the blades tightening nut.
1
2
►1. Blade tightening nut 2. Blade tightening bolt
Toinstalltheshearblades,performtheprocedures
above in reverse. Make sure all the bolts are securely
tightened.
Afterinstallingtheblade,alwaysadjustthebladeclear-
ance.(Referto“Adjustmentforbladeclearance”.)
Toinstalltheshearblades,performtheprocedures
aboveinreverse.Wheninstallingtheshearblades,pay
attentiontothefollowingpoints:
• Applymachineoilorgreaseontothebladetight-
ening bolt and between the blades.
• Ifyoucannotplacetheplatexingboltproperly,
rst,removetheO-ringandtheplatexingbolt
fromthelockplate.Andthenoverturnthelock
plate,andreturntheO-ringandtheplatexing
bolt.
• Wheninstallingthetriggerguard,alignthetongue
of the trigger guard with the groove of the housing.

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• Makesurealltheboltsaresecurelytightened.
• Afterinstallingtheblade,alwaysadjustblade
clearance.(Referto“Adjustmentforblade
clearance”.)
• Afterinstallingtheblade,alwaysadjustcutting
depth.(Referto“Cuttingdepthadjustment”.)
Trouble shooting
Beforemakingarequestforrepairs,checkfortrouble
by yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your
tool according to the description of this manual. If the
remedy mentioned below cannot solve the problem, ask
your local authorized service center for repair. Never
tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description.
State of
abnormality
Probable cause
(malfunction)
Remedy
Theshearblade
does not move
even after pull-
ing the switch
trigger.
Thebatteryis
low.
Charge the battery.
I/Oswitchis"Off"
position.
PresstheI/Oswitchto
"I"position.
Theshearsare
locked.
Unlocktheshearsby
performing the steps in
"Switchaction".
Connection cord
is loose.
Check the connecting
points of the switch box
and shears of connec-
tion cord.
I/Oswitchis“on”
position when
inserting the bat-
tery cartridge.
PresstheI/Oswitch
to the “O” (off) position
once,andpresstheI/O
switch to the “I” (on)
position again.
Switchtrigger
defect.
Stopusingthetool
immediately, and ask
your local authorized
service center for
repair.
Theshear
blades are stuck
on the branch.
Thebranchistoo
thick.
Release the switch
trigger.PresstheI/O
switchto"O"position.
Thenpulltheblades
straight out slowly from
the branch.
Theswitch
trigger is locked
and can not be
pulled.
Shearbladesare
opened forcibly.
Switchoffandonwith
theI/Oswitch.(The
upper shear blade
closes slightly when
switching on.)
Thecutisnot
smooth.
Theshearblades
are dull.
Sharpentheshear
blades,oradjustblade
clearance.
Theshearblades
are worn out.
Replace the shear
blades.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService
Center.
• Uppershearblade
• Lowershearblade
• Diamondle
• Armband
• Holster
• Cordholder
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differ from country to country.

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