Makita UH014G User manual

UH013G
UH014G
EN Cordless Hedge Trimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8
FR  MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS 18
DE Akku-Heckenschere BETRIEBSANLEITUNG 29
IT Tagliasiepi a batteria ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO 40
NL Accuheggenschaar GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 51
ES Cortasetos Inalámbrico MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES 62
PT Aparador De Cerca Viva a
Bateria MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES 73
DA Akku hækketrimmer BRUGSANVISNING 84
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TR  KULLANMA KILAVUZU 106

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: UH013G UH014G
Blade length 600 mm 750 mm
Strokes per minute 2,000 / 3,600 / 5,000 min-1
Overall length 1,085 mm 1,225 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Net weight 3.9 - 4.5 kg 4.0 - 4.7 kg
Protection degree IPX4
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsmaydi󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.
• Theweightmaydi󰀨erdependingontheattachment(s),includingthebatterycartridge.Thelightestandheavi-
estcombination,accordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2014,areshowninthetable.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Batterycartridge BL4020* / BL4025* / BL4040* / BL4050F
*:Recommendedbattery
Charger DC40RA/DC40RB/DC40RC
• Someofthebatterycartridgesandchargerslistedabovemaynotbeavailabledependingonyourregionof
residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.Useofanyotherbatterycartridges
andchargersmaycauseinjuryand/orre.
Recommended cord connected power source
Portablepowerpack PDC01 / PDC1200
• Thecordconnectedpowersource(s)listedabovemaynotbeavailabledependingonyourregionofresidence.
• Beforeusingthecordconnectedpowersource,readinstructionandcautionarymarkingsonthem.
Symbols
Thefollowingsshowthesymbolswhichmaybeused
fortheequipment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheir
meaningbeforeuse.
Read instruction manual.
DANGER-Keephandsawayfromblade.
Wearsafetyglasses.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
OnlyforEUcountries
Due to the presence of hazardous com-
ponents in the equipment, waste electrical
and electronic equipment, accumulators
andbatteriesmayhaveanegativeimpact
on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic
appliancesorbatterieswithhousehold
waste!
InaccordancewiththeEuropeanDirective
on waste electrical and electronic equip-
mentandonaccumulatorsandbatteries
andwasteaccumulatorsandbatteries,
as well as their adaptation to national law,
wasteelectricalequipment,batteriesand
accumulatorsshouldbestoredseparately
and delivered to a separate collection point
for municipal waste, operating in accor-
dance with the regulations on environmen-
tal protection.
Thisisindicatedbythesymbolofthe
crossed-outwheeledbinplacedonthe
equipment.
Intended use
The tool is intended for trimming hedges.

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Noise
Applicablestandard:EN62841-4-2
Model Sound pressure level Sound power level
LpA(dB(A)) UncertaintyK
(dB(A))
LWA(dB(A)) UncertaintyK
(dB(A))
UH013G 80 391 3
UH014G 81 392 3
NOTE:Thedeclarednoiseemissionvalue(s)hasbeenmeasuredinaccordancewithastandardtestmethodand
maybeusedforcomparingonetoolwithanother.
NOTE:Thedeclarednoiseemissionvalue(s)mayalsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentofexposure.
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
WARNING: The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-
ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation
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 o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
Vibration
Thevibrationtotalvalue(tri-axialvectorsum)determinedaccordingtoEN62841-4-2:
Model Front handle Rear handle
ah (m/s2)Uncertainty K
(m/s2)
ah (m/s2)Uncertainty K
(m/s2)
UH013G 2.5 1.5
2.5 m/s2or less 1.5
UH014G 3.2 1.5
2.5 m/s2or less 1.5
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationtotalvalue(s)hasbeenmeasuredinaccordancewithastandardtestmethodand
maybeusedforcomparingonetoolwithanother.
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationtotalvalue(s)mayalsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentofexposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared
value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation
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 o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
TheECdeclarationofconformityisincludedasAnnexA
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listedbelow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.
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Safety
Warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continuetomoveaftertheswitchisturnedo󰀨.A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge
trimmermayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate
any power switch.Propercarryingofthehedge
trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent start-
ingandresultantpersonalinjuryfromtheblades.

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3. When transporting or storing the hedge trim-
mer, always t the blade cover. Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of
personalinjuryfromtheblades.
4.
When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit,
make sure all power switches are o󰀨 and the battery
pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actua-
tionofthehedgetrimmerwhileclearingjammedmaterial
orservicingmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
5. Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring.Bladescontactinga"live"wiremay
make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
6. Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting
area.Powercordsorcablesmaybehiddeninhedges
orbushesandcanbeaccidentallycutbytheblade.
7. Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather con-
ditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Thisdecreasestheriskofbeingstruckbylightning.
Additional Safety Instructions
Preparation
1. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
2. The tool must not be used by children or
young persons under 18 years of age. Young
personsover16yearsofagemaybeexempted
fromthisrestrictioniftheyareundergoingtraining
under the supervision of an expert.
3. First-time users should have an experienced
user show them how to use the tool.
4.
Use the tool only if you are in good physical
condition.Ifyouaretired,yourattentionwillbe
reduced.Beespeciallycarefulattheendofawork-
ingday.Performallworkcalmlyandcarefully.The
userisresponsibleforalldamagestothirdparties.
5. Never use the tool when under the inuence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
6. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the
basic equipment of the tool and must always
be worn when working with it. Also wear
sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.
7. Before starting work check to make sure that
the tool is in good and safe working order.
Ensure guards are tted properly. The tool
must not be used unless fully assembled.
Operation
1.
Hold the tool rmly with both hands when using the tool.
2. The tool is intended to be used by the operator
at ground level. Do not use the tool on ladders
or any other unstable support.
3.
DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact
withbladewillresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
4. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
5.
Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.
6. Immediately switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the
battery cartridge if the shear blades should
come into contact with a fence or other hard
object. Check the blades for damage, and if
damaged, replace the blades immediately.
7. Before checking the shear blades, taking care
of faults, or removing material caught in the
shear blades, always switch o󰀨 the tool and
remove the battery cartridge.
8.
Never point the shear blades to yourself or others.
9. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
theforeignobjectsbyhandmaycauseaninjury
forthereasonthatthebladesmaymoveinreac-
tiontoremovingtheforeignobjects.
10.
When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet slope,
or slippery place, pay attention to your footing.
11. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
12.
Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in the rain.
Electrical and battery safety
1.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the tool
in dump or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water
entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re.
Thecellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor
possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.
3.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released
electrolyteiscorrosiveandmaycausedamagetothe
eyesorskin.Itmaybetoxicifswallowed.
4. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.
5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6. Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
7. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
8. Do not replace the battery in the rain.
9. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
theterminalgetswetorliquidentersinsideofbat-
tery,thebatterymaybeshortcircuitedandthereis
ariskofoverheat,re,orexplosion.
10. After removing the battery from the tool or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
11. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
Maintenance and storage
1. Switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the battery
cartridge before doing any maintenance work.
2. When moving the tool to another location,
including during work, always remove the
battery cartridge and put the blade cover on
the shear blades. Never carry or transport the
tool with the blades running. Never grasp the
blades with your hands.
3. Clean the tool and especially the shear blades
after use, and before putting the tool into stor-
age for extended periods. Lightly oil the blades
and put on the blade cover.
4. Store the tool with the blade cover on, in a dry
room. Keep it out of reach of children. Never
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5. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re. The
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
6. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
7. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
8. When storing the tool, avoid direct sunlight
and rain, and store it in a place where it does
not get hot or humid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
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 or tamper the battery
cartridge.Itmayresultinare,excessiveheat,
or explosion.
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 and use the tool and battery car-
tridge 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. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge.Suchconductmayresultina
re,excessiveheat,orexplosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
agingandlabelingmustbeobserved.
Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed
national regulations.
Tapeormasko󰀨opencontactsandpackupthe
batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita.Installingthebatteriesto
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge.Itmaycauseheating,catchingre,
burstandmalfunctionofthetoolorbatterycar-
tridge,resultinginburnsorpersonalinjury.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-
trical power lines.Itmayresultinamalfunction
orbreakdownofthetoolorbatterycartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
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 cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge.Failuretoholdthetoolandthebattery
cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipo󰀨yourhands
andresultindamagetothetoolandbatterycartridge
andapersonalinjury.
►Fig.1: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3.Batterycartridge
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as
showninthegure,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.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Pressthecheckbuttononthebatterycartridgetoindi-
catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps
light up for a few seconds.
►Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2.Checkbutton
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
Thebattery
mayhave
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydi󰀨erslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
NOTE:Therst(farleft)indicatorlampwillblinkwhen
thebatteryprotectionsystemworks.
Tool / battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotection
system.Thissystemautomaticallycutso󰀨powerto
themotortoextendtoolandbatterylife.Thetoolwill
automaticallystopduringoperationifthetoolisplaced
under one of the following conditions:
►Fig.3: 1. Caution lamp
Caution lamp Status
Color On Blinking
Green Overload
Red (tool)/ (battery) Overheat
Red Over
discharge
NOTICE: Depending on the usage conditions,
the tool automatically stops without any indica-
tion if the branches or debris are entangled in the
tool. In this case, switch o󰀨 the tool and remove
the battery cartridge, and then remove entangled
branches or debris using tools such as pliers.
After removing the branches or debris, install the
battery cartridge and turn on the tool again.
Overload protection
Ifthetoolorbatteryisoverloadedbyentangled
branchesorotherdebris,thetoolautomaticallystops
andthecautionlampstartsblinkingingreen.
Inthissituation,turnthetoolo󰀨andstoptheapplication
thatcausedthetooltobecomeoverloaded.Thenturn
the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool or
battery
Ifthetoolorbatterycartridgeisoverheated,thetool
stopsautomatically.Whenthetoolisoverheated,the
cautionlamplightsupinred.Whenthebatterycartridge
isoverheated,thecautionlampblinksinred.Letthe
tooland/orbatterycooldownbeforeturningthetoolon
again.
Overdischarge protection
Whenthebatterycapacitybecomeslow,thetoolstops
automaticallyandthecautionlampstartsblinkinginred.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are
operated,removethebatterycartridgefromthetooland
charge it.

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Protections against other causes
Protectionsystemisalsodesignedforothercauses
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically.Takeallthefollowingstepstoclearthe
causes,whenthetoolhasbeenbroughttoatemporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turnthetoolo󰀨,andthenturnitonagainto
restart.
2. Chargethebattery(ies)orreplaceit/themwith
rechargedbattery(ies).
3. Letthemachineandbattery(ies)cooldown.
Ifnoimprovementcanbefoundbyrestoringprotection
system,thencontactyourlocalMakitaServiceCenter.
Power switch action
WARNING: For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lever which prevents the tool from
unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch triggers without
pressing the lever. Return the tool to our autho-
rized service center for proper repairs BEFORE
further usage.
WARNING: NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of the lever.
WARNING: Before installing the battery
cartridge on the tool, always check to see that
the switch triggers and lever actuate properly
and return to the "OFF" position when released.
Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate
properlycanleadtolossofcontrolandseriousper-
sonalinjury.
CAUTION: Never put your nger on the
switch triggers when carrying.Thetoolmaystart
unintentionallyandcauseinjury.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing the lever. This can cause switch
breakage.
Pressthemainpowerbuttontoturnonthetool.Toturn
o󰀨thetool,pressandholdthemainpowerbuttonuntil
thespeedindicatorsgoo󰀨.
►Fig.4: 1.Mainpowerbutton
NOTE:Thecautionlampbrinksiftheswitchtrigger
ispulledunderunoperatableconditions.Thecaution
lampblinksifyouturnonthemainpowerswitchwhile
holding down the lever and the switch trigger.
NOTE:Thistoolemploystheautopower-o󰀨function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
willautomaticallyshutdownwhentheswitchtrigger
is not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentally
pulled, the lever is provided. To start the tool, pull the
front switch trigger, and then pull the rear switch trigger
whilepressingthelever.Whenyoureleaseeitherofthe
switch triggers, the tool stops.
►Fig.5: 1. Lever 2. Rear switch trigger 3. Front switch
trigger
Speed adjusting
Youcanadjustthetoolspeedbypressingthemain
powerbutton.Eachtimeyoupressthemainpower
button,thelevelofspeedchanges.
►Fig.6: 1. Speed indicator 2.Mainpowerbutton
Speed indicator Mode Stroke speed
High 5,000 min-1
Medium 3,600 min-1
Low 2,000 min-1
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING: If the entangled branches or
debris cannot be removed by the reverse func-
tion, switch o󰀨 the tool and remove the bat-
tery cartridge, and then remove the entangled
branches or debris using tools such as pliers.
Failuretoswitcho󰀨thetoolandremovethebat-
tery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blinking,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.

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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or750mm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UH013G)orvescrews(for
UH014G),andthenremovethechipreceiverfromthetool.
For UH013G
►Fig.8: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
For UH014G
►Fig.9: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
2.
Placethetoolupsidedown,andthenremovesixbolts.
►Fig.10: 1. Bolt
3. Remove the cover and the plate.
►Fig.11: 1. Cover 2. Plate
NOTE:Theplatemayremainonthecover.
4. Removetherodandthebearing.
►Fig.12: 1. Rod 2. Bearing
NOTE:Therodorbearingmayremainonthecover.
5. Remove three screws, three sleeves and the felt
pad,andthenremovetheshearblades.
►Fig.13: 1. Screw 2. Sleeve 3. Felt pad 4. Shear
blades
NOTICE: Be careful not to lose the screws.
6. Removethebladecover,andthenattachittothe
newshearblades.
►Fig.14
7. Adjustthecranksothattwoholesarelinedupon
the alignment line.
►Fig.15: 1. Hole 2.Alignmentline
8. Aligntheprotrusionsontheshearbladesvertically
at the same position.
►Fig.16: 1. Protrusion
9. Insert the screw removed in step 5 into the holes
onthebladecoverandtheshearbladestotemporarily
xtheshearblades,andthenattachthefeltpadtothe
shearblades.
►Fig.17: 1. Screw 2. Felt pad 3. Hole
10. Inserttheprotrusionontheshearbladestothe
hole on the rod, then align the position of the felt pad
withtheholesonthetool.Attachtwonewsleeves.
►Fig.18: 1. Felt pad 2. Protrusion 3. Hole 4. Sleeve
NOTICE: Apply a small amount of grease to the
inner periphery of the hole of the rod.
NOTICE: Be careful not to lose the sleeves.
11. Aligntheholesonthesleevesandshearblades
with the holes on the tool, and then tighten two screws
totemporarilyxtheshearblades.
►Fig.19: 1. Screw
12. Remove the screw inserted into the hole on the
shearbladesinstep9,andthenslidethebladecover.
►Fig.20: 1. Screw
13. Attachanewsleeve.
►Fig.21: 1. Sleeve
14. Tightenthescrewtogetherwiththesleevetox
theshearblades.
►Fig.22: 1. Screw
15. Firmlytightenthescrewswhichweretemporarily
xedinstep11.
16. Attachthebearingandtherod.
►Fig.23: 1. Rod 2. Small hole 3. Bearing
NOTICE: Apply a small amount of grease to the
inner periphery of the small hole of the rod.
NOTICE: Make sure that the protrusion on the
shear blades ts in the small hole on the rod.
17. Attachtheplate.
►Fig.24: 1. Protrusion 2. Plate
NOTICE: Make sure that the protrusion on the
shear blades ts in the hole on the plate.
18. Attachthecover,andthentightensixbolts.
►Fig.25: 1. Bolt 2. Cover

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19. Attachthechipreceivertothetoolbytightening
fourscrews(forUH013G)orvescrews(forUH014G).
For UH013G
►Fig.26: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
For UH014G
►Fig.27: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
NOTICE: If the shear blades do not move
smoothly, the shear blades are not engaged with
the rods properly. Install the shear blades again.
NOTICE: If the parts other than the shear
blades such as the rods are worn out, ask Makita
Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement
or repairs.
Removing or installing the chip receiver
CAUTION: When installing or removing the
chip receiver, always wear gloves so that your
hands do not directly contact the shear blades.
The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes
clean-up afterward much easier.
To remove the chip receiver, remove four screws
(forUH013G)orvescrews(forUH014G),andthen
remove the chip receiver from the tool. To install the
chip receiver, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
For UH013G
►Fig.28: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
For UH014G
►Fig.29: 1. Chip receiver 2. Screw
OPERATION
WARNING: Keep hands away from shear
blades.
CAUTION: Avoid operating the tool in very
hot weather as much as practicable. When operat-
ing the tool, be careful of your physical condition.
CAUTION: Be careful not to accidentally
contact a metal fence or other hard objects while
trimming.Theshearbladesmaybreakandcause
aninjury.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the shear
blades to contact the ground.Thetoolmayrecoil
andcauseaninjury.
CAUTION: Overreaching with a hedge trim-
mer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely
dangerous.Donotworkwhilestandingonanything
wobblyorinrm.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to cut branches thicker
than 10 mm in diameter with the tool.Cutbranches
to10cmlowerthanthecuttingheightusingbranch
cuttersbeforeusingthetool.
►Fig.30: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm
NOTICE: Do not cut down dead trees or similar
hard objects.Doingsomaydamagethetool.
NOTICE: Do not trim the grass or weeds while
using the shear blades.Theshearbladesmay
becometangledinthegrassorweeds.
Holdthefrontgripwithyourrighthandandthereargrip
withyourlefthand.Pullthefrontswitchtrigger,thenpull
the rear switch trigger while pressing the lever, and then
move the tool forward.
►Fig.31
Forbasicoperation,tilttheshearbladestowardthe
trimmingdirectionandmoveitcalmlyandslowlyatthe
speed rate of 3 to 4 seconds per meter.
►Fig.32
Tocutahedgetopevenly,tieastringatthedesired
height and trim along it.
►Fig.33
The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes
clean-up afterward much easier.
►Fig.34
Tocutahedgesideevenly,cutfromthebottomtotop.
►Fig.35
Whentrimmingtomakearoundshape(trimmingbox-
woodorrhododendron,etc.),trimfromtheroottothe
topforabeautifulnish.
►Fig.36
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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.
Cleaning the tool
Cleanthetoolbywipingo󰀨dustwithadryclothorone
dippedinsoapywaterandwrungout.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.

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Shear blade maintenance
Before the operation or once per hour during operation,
applylow-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray-typelubri-
catingoil)totheshearblades.
►Fig.37
Afteroperation,removedustfromtheshearbladeswith
awiredbrush,wipeito󰀨withaclothandthenapply
low-viscosityoil(machineoil,orspray-typelubricating
oil)totheshearblades.
►Fig.38
NOTICE: Do not wash the shear blades in water.
Doingsomaycauserustordamagetothetool.
NOTICE: Dirt and corrosion cause excessive
blade friction and shorten the operating time per
battery charge.
Storage
Thehookholeinthetoolbottomisconvenientforhang-
ing the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.
Removethebatterycartridgefromthetool,andthen
attachthebladecovertotheshearbladessothatthe
bladesarenotexposed.Storethetooloutofthereach
of children. Store the tool in a place not exposed to
moisture or rain.
►Fig.39: 1. Hole
Grinding the shear blades
NOTICE: If the shear blades have considerably
deformed by grinding, replace the shear blades
with new ones.
1. Installthebatterycartridgetothetool.
2. Turnonandstartthetoolsothattheupperblade
andlowerbladearepositionedalternately.
►Fig.40
3. Turno󰀨thetoolandremovethebatterycartridge
from the tool.
4. Settheangleofaleto45°,andgrindtheupper
bladefrom3directionswiththele.
►Fig.41: (1) File (2)45°
CAUTION: Before grinding the shear blades,
make sure that the tool is switched o󰀨 and the
battery cartridge is removed from the tool.
5. Place the tool upside down, and then remove the
burrsfromtheshearbladeswiththedressingstone.
►Fig.42: 1. Dressing stone
6. Settheangleoftheleto45°,andgrindthelower
bladefrom3directionswiththele.
7. Return the tool to normal position, and then
removetheburrsfromtheshearbladeswiththedress-
ing stone.
Grease lubrication
Interval of lubrication:Every50operatinghours
1. Removetheboltfromtheholeforlubrication.
►Fig.43: 1. Bolt
2. Removethecapfromthegreasevessel.Alignthe
outlet of the grease vessel with the hole on the cover,
and then press the outlet of the grease vessel onto the
hole.
►Fig.44: 1.Greasevessel2. Hole
3. Applythegreasetothetool(Approximately5gas
aguide).
4. Tightenthebolt.

17 ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual,
donotattempttodismantlethetool.Instead,askMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenters,alwaysusingMakitareplace-
ment parts for repairs.
State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
Motor does not run. Batterycartridgeisnotinstalled. Installthebatterycartridge.
Batteryproblem(undervoltage) Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnote󰀨ective,
replacebattery.
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Motor stops running after a little use. Battery'schargelevelislow. Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnote󰀨ective,
replacebattery.
Overheating. Stop using of tool to allow it to cool down.
Tool does not reach maximum RPM. Batteryisinstalledimproperly. Installthebatterycartridgeasdescribedinthis
manual.
Batterypowerisdropping. Rechargethebattery.Ifrechargingisnote󰀨ective,
replacebattery.
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Shearbladesdonotmove:
stopthemachineimmediately!
Foreignobjectsarecaughtbetweenthe
shearblades.
1.Usethereversebutton.
2.Switcho󰀨thetoolandremovethebatterycar-
tridge,andthenremovetheforeignobjectsusing
tools such as pliers.
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Abnormalvibration:
stopthemachineimmediately!
Shearbladesarebroken,bentorworn. Replacetheshearblades.
Thedrivesystemdoesnotwork
correctly.
Askyourlocalauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.
Shearbladesandmotorcannotstop:
Removethebatteryimmediately!
Electricmalfunction. Removethebatteryandaskyourlocalauthorized
service center for repair.
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.
• Shearbladeassembly
•Chip receiver
• Greasevessel
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
di󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.