Makita UH3000D User manual

Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Effective cutting blade length
300 mm (11.314”)
300 mm (11-3/4”) MODEL UH3000D
300 mm (11-3/4”) MODEL UH3000DW
With Fast Charger
~~
Strokes per min.
950
Dimensions (L x W x HI
Net weight
1,6 kg (3,5 ,bs)
605 mm x 72 mm x
110 mm
(23-718”
x 2.718” x 4-318”)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Battery Cartridge 7000
Voltage
7.2 V
SPEC IF I CAT I 0 N S
Model DCJlOO Fast Charger
Input output Charging time
D.C.
7.2 V
A.C. only 50
Hz - 60 Hz
1 Hr.
Model UH3000D
* Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
* Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(For All Tools)
WARNING:
WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFE-
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PER-
TY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
SONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Be aware that this tool is always inan operating condition, because it does
not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves, nonskid footwear and safety
glasses is recommended.
3. STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing - use common sense. Do not
operate trimmer when fatigued.
4. DANGER - RISK OF CUT - KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES - Keep
both hands on handles when power is on. Do not attempt to remove cut
material nor holdmaterialtobe cut when bladesare moving. Makesure trim-
mer switchis off when clearingjammed material from blades.
Do not grasp
the exposed cutting bladesor cutting edges of trimmer. CAUTION
- Blades
coast after turn off.
5. WARNING - Don't use trimmer in rain, in wet locations, or on wet hedges
of shrubbery.
6. KEEP CHILDRENAWAY - Do not permit children to use or touch trimmer.
Keep children a safe distance from work area.
7. USE TRIMMER PROPERLY - Use only for trimming the type of shrub,
growth, and the like, described in the operating instructions.
Do not abuse
trimmer.
8. DON'T OVERREACH OR STANDON UNSTABLE SUPPORT - Keep goodfoot-
ing and balance at all times.
9. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF TRIMMER - Don't carry trimmer
with finger on switch.
IO. AVOID LOCKING TRIMMER SWITCH ON - Never attempt to tape, wire or
fasten the switches so as to stay in the ON position.
11. MAINTAINTRIMMER WITH CARE - Follow maintenance instructionsgiven
in manual.
12. STORE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use store trimmer indoors in
a dry place where not accessible to children.
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13. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TRIMMER - Haverepairs made by qualified
14. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
15. It is extremely dangeroustograsp branches while cutting. If the bladesjam,
becauseof a piece of wire or impacted branch, switchoff immediately and
remove the material stuck
in the blades.
dealer or repairman. See that only identical replacement parts are used.
16. Do not use hedge trimmer to cut grass or weeds.
17. When not in use, be sure to cover the blades with the blade guard.
Length of Cord (Feet)
AWG Size of Cord
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
25
50 100 150
18 18 18 16
I. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA Battery 7000.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result inarisk of fire, electric shock, or injury topersons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pullby plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plugof extensioncord are the same number, size, and shape
b. That extension cord is properly wired and ingood electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is at least as large as the one specified inthe table below.
TABLE
1
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
as those of plug on charger;
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9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them im-
mediately.
IO. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet beforeattempt-
ingany maintenanceor cleaning. Turningoff controls willnotreducethis risk.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (50° F)
2. Donotattempt touseastep-uptransformer, anenginegenerator or DCpower
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
4. Always cover the battery terminals with the battery cover when the battery
5. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns
or ABOVE 4OoC (104OF).
receptacle.
cartridge is not used.
and even a breakdown.
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in acontainer withother metalobjects such
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
ture may reach or exceed 5OoC (122OF).
completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode
in a fire.
as nails, coins, etc.
6. Do not store the tool and Battery Cartridge in locations where the tempera-
7. Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Installing or removingbattery cartridge
Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge.
.To remove the battery cartridge, pull out
the
set plate on the bottom of the tool
and grasp both sides of the cartridge
while withdrawing it from the barrel.
.To insert the battery cartridge, align the
tongue on the battery cartridge with the
groove in the housing and slip
it into
place. Snap the
set plate back into place.
Be sure to close the
set plate fully before
using the tool.
Set plate
0 Do not use force when insertingthe battery cartridge.
If the cartridgedoes not slide in easily,
it is not being inserted correctly.
Charging
Plug the fast charger into your power
source. Insert the battery cartridge
so that
the plus and minus terminals on the bat-
tery cartridge are on the same sides
as their
respective markings on the fast charger. In-
sert the cartridge fully into the port
so that
it restson the charger port floor.
The charginglight will come on and charg-
ingwill begin. If the charging light does not
come on,
press the reset button. If the
charging light goes out within 10 seconds even after pressingthe reset button a couple of
times, the battery cartridge is dead. (CAUTION : Wait for more than 5 seconds after the
charging light goes out to press the reset button again.) Replace it with a new one. When
the charging light goes out after about one hour, you may remove the fully charged
battery cartridge. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source.
CAUTION :
0 Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use.
If you try to charge a cartridge from a just-operated tool, sometimes the charging light
will not come on. If this occurs,
let the cartridge cool off for a while. Then re-insert it
and try to charge it once more.
When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used
for
a long period, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does
not indicate
a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging
it completely a couple of times.
If you wish to charge two battery cartridges, allow 15 minutes betweenchargings on the
fast charger.
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Side grip
Switch operation
The switch has
a special lock-off lever to
prevent accidental operation or tampering.
When the lever
is pressed inthe arrow direc-
tion
(see photo at right),the trigger can be
pulled to put the trimmer ON; simply
release the trigger to switch
OFF. The lock-
off lever automatically returns to keep the
trimmer OFF.
CAUTION :
Before insertingthe battery cartridge,check to be sure that the released trigger switch has
come out (springreturn).
For better trimming
1) Branches and foliage of over 8 mm
(5/16”) should first be cut with shears
down
to the hedge trimming level.
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2) Grip the trimmer with both hands and
move
it infront of your body.
3) To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to
tie a string or cord at the desired hedge
height and to trim along it.
4) To cut a
cut from hedge side evenly,
the bottomupwards
it
helps to
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5)
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from
the base toward the top for a nice ap-
pearance and good job.
CAUTION :
1. Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objectswhile trim-
2. Do not leave the tool in rain, or inwet location.
NOTE
:
You can expect up to 40 minutes running time on a singlecharge.
ming. The bladewill break and may cause serious injury.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION :
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore
attempting toperform inspection or maintenance.
After cutting is finished, clean off cutters (both sides) with a wire brush. Wipe off with
a cloth and apply machine oil of low viscosity.
I II
J
CAUTION :
Dirt and corrosion cause blade friction which in turn means less cuttingtime per battery
charge. Keep the cutter blades clean and ingood condition.
When storing, cover cutter blades
with the sheath (blade guard) and store in a dry place
out of the reach of children.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELlABlLITY, repairs, maintenance or adjustment
should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacementparts.
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ACCESSORIES
CAUTION :
These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this
manual. The
use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The
accessories or attachments should be used only inthe proper and intended manner.
Fast charger
Model DC7100
Charger 12V for car
Model
DC7112
Battery cartridge 7000
Part No. 632003-2
0 Shear blade assembly
Part No. STEX 122285
0 Grip 34
Part No. 273499-4
0 Blade cover
Part No.410471-7
Battery holster
Holster holds extra battery.
Part No. 823033-30
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Mar-10-'92 EN
300 mm (11-3/4")
CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
Model UH3000D
Note: The switch and other part configurations
may differ from country to country.
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MODEL UH3000D
'i,'df ,&, DESCRIPTION
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13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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Mar
-10-'92 EN
'LkM ,$& DESCRIPTION
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
MACHINE
10
11
41
51
61
71
81
91
1
1
Battery 7000
Set Plate
nouslng set lwtth Item is1
Compression Spring 3
Lock-Oft Lever
Switch Lever
Battery Holder
Switch
Motor
1D.C. 7 2 V.1
Gear Housing
tieilcai ~e~~ 52
Plate
Crank
Pan Head Screw M4x15
SHEAR BLADE ASSEMBLY
Gear 14-34
Pan Head Screw M4x22 IWith Washed
Housing Se? (With Item 3)
Name Plate
Pan Head Screw M4x50 IWith Washer1
Grip 34
sponge Seal
Note: The switch and other part specifications may differ from country 10 country
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The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is
to recycle it. The law prohibits any other
method
of disposal.
To recycle the battery:
2. a).
or
b).
1 Ni-Cd
1. Remove the battery from the tool.
Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Service Center
Take the battery to your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center or
Distributor that has been designated as a Makita battery recycling location.
Call your nearest Makita Service Center or Distributor to determine the location
that provides Makita battery recycling. See your local Yellow Pages under
"Tools-Electric'
:
MAKITA LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool IS thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted lo
be
free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of
1 oricinal aurehase. Should any trouble develoo dunnn this one-year period, return the COMPLETE
iiz frebt prepud to one 6f Makita's Factdry or Aithorired Sewhe Centers. If inspection shows
the irouble is
causeb by defective workmanship or mated Maknta will repair (or at our option.
replace) mthout charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repars are required because of normal wear and tear
The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
alterations have been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE
OR USE OFTHE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER
APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OFTHISWARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR
A SPECIFIC PURPOSE."
AFTER THE ONE-YEAR TERM
OF THISWARRANTY.
ThrWarranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other nghts which vary from
State lo state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some States do not allow
limitatidn on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Makita Corporation
3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi
446 Japan
883558C064
PRINTED IN JAPAN
1994 - 10 - N