Makita UH6580, Instruction Manual

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Fig.7 

Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your arm 
and pass the extension cord through the holder. The 
length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable. 

NOTE: 

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Do not pass the extension cord through the band. 

• 

Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to 
do so may cause deflection and damage to it. 

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Using the arm cord hook together with the waist 
cord hook is more helpful. 

OPERATION 

CAUTION: 

• 

Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence 
or other hard objects while trimming. The blade will 
break and may cause serious injury. 

• 

Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly 
from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work 
from anything wobbly or infirm. 

Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm 
diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with 
shears down to the hedge trimming level. 

Fig.8 

CAUTION: 

• 

Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects. 
Failure to do so may damage the tool. 

Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger 
A or B and move it in front of your body. 

Fig.9 

As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming 
direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate 
of 3 - 4 seconds per meter. 

Fig.10 
Fig.11 

To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the 
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a 
reference line. 

Fig.12 

Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when 
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' 
being thrown away. 

Fig.13 

To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the 
bottom upwards. 

Fig.14 

Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward 
the top for a nice appearance and good job. 

Fig.15 

Installing or removing chip receiver 
(accessory) 

CAUTION: 

• 

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 
unplugged before installing or removing chip 
receicer. 

NOTE: 

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When replacing the chip receicer, always wear 
gloves so that hands and face does not directly 
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause 
personal injury. 

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Always be sure that the tool is removing blade 
cover before installing chip receicer. 

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The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and 
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can 
be installed on either side of the tool. 

Fig.16 

Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its 
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this 
time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact 
branch catcher at the top of the shear blades. 

Fig.17 

At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so 
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit. 

Fig.18 

To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides 
so that the hooks are unlocked. 

Fig.19 

CAUTION: 

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The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be 
installed on the tool with the chip receiver being 
installed. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the 
chip receiver and then install the blade cover to 
avoid blade exposure. 

NOTE: 

• 

Check the chip receiver for secure installment 
before use. 

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Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an 
excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade 
unit grooves. Using the excessive force may 
damage it. 

MAINTENANCE 

CAUTION: 

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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection 
or maintenance. 

Cleaning the tool 

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or 
soap-dipped rag.