MAKITA UM164D (01) PDF MANUAL

MAKITA UM164D (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What is the Makita UM164D Cordless Grass Shear intended for?

The tool is intended for cutting lawn edges or sprouts.

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What do the symbols used for the equipment mean?

The symbols represent the following:

• Take particular care and attention.
• Read the instruction manual.
• Danger; be aware of thrown objects.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Cutting means continues to run after the motor is switched off.
• Do not expose to moisture.
• Only for EU countries.
• Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material!

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What are the general safety warnings for power tools?

It is important to read all safety warnings and instructions, as failure to follow them may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

• Keep the work area clean and well lit.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet, and adapter plugs should not be used with earthed (grounded) power tools.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
• Do not abuse the cord; keep it away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool.
• Use personal protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Prevent unintentional starting by ensuring the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the power source and/or battery pack.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
• Do not overreach; keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Dress properly; do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, and keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
• If devices are provided for dust extraction and collection, ensure they are connected and properly used.
• Do not force the power tool; use the correct power tool for the application.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow untrained persons to operate the power tool.
• Maintain power tools; check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
• Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits in accordance with the instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
• Have the power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

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What are the safety instructions to ensure correct operation?

To ensure correct operation:

• Read the instruction manual to become familiar with the equipment’s handling.
• Never allow people unfamiliar with the instructions or those with reduced capabilities to use the equipment.
• Use the equipment with the utmost care and attention.
• Operate the equipment only if in good physical condition.
• Never operate the machine while people or pets are nearby.
• Never use the equipment after consuming alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
• Switch off the motor immediately if the equipment shows any problem or abnormal sign.
• Switch off and remove the battery cartridge when resting and when leaving the equipment unattended.
• Do not force the equipment.
• Do not overreach; keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Wear appropriate clothing that is tight-fitting but does not cause hindrance.
• Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine.
• Avoid dangerous environments; do not use the equipment in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
• Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
• Make sure that there are no children or other people nearby, and also pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity.
• Before use, always check that the equipment is safe for operation.
• Check damaged parts before further use of the equipment.
• Switch on the motor only when hands and feet are away from the cutting tool.
• Before starting, make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with any objects.
• Only use the equipment in good light and visibility.
• Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting tool.
• Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
• Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operations with the equipment.
• Never work on unstable surfaces.
• Remove sand, stones, nails, etc., found within the working range.
• Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off the motor and inspect the cutting tool.
• Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for damage.
• Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have reached full working speed.
• The cutting tool has to be equipped with the appropriate guard.
• All protective installations and guards supplied with the equipment must be used during operation.
• Always remove the battery cartridge from the equipment: whenever leaving the equipment unattended; before clearing a blockage; before checking, cleaning, or working on the equipment; after striking a foreign object; whenever the equipment starts vibrating abnormally.
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
• Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand.
• The condition of the equipment, in particular of the cutting tool and the protective devices, must be checked before commencing work.
• Turn off the motor and remove the battery cartridge before carrying out maintenance, replacing cutting tools, or cleaning the equipment or cutting tool.
• Check loose fasteners and damaged parts such as cracks in the cutting attachment.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• When not in use, store the equipment indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place – out of the reach of children.
• Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
• Inspect and maintain the equipment regularly, especially before/after use.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

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What are the safety warnings specific to cordless hedge trimmers?

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in wet or very damp conditions.
• First-time users should have an experienced hedge trimmer user show them how to use the trimmer.
• The hedge trimmer must not be used by children or young persons under 18 years of age.
• Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in good physical condition.
• Never use the trimmer when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Check to make sure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply correspond to the specifications given on the identification plate.
• Work gloves of stout leather are part of the basic equipment of the hedge trimmer and must always be worn when working with it.
• Before starting work check to make sure that the trimmer is in good and safe working order.
• Make sure you have a secure footing before starting operation.
• Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.
• Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.
• Immediately switch off the motor and remove the battery cartridge if the cutter should come into contact with a fence or other hard object.
• Always switch off the trimmer and remove the battery cartridge before checking the cutter, taking care of faults, or removing material caught in the cutter.
• Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery cartridge before doing any maintenance work.
• When moving the hedge trimmer to another location, including during work, always remove the battery cartridge.
• Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the cutter after use, and before putting the trimmer into storage for extended periods.
• Store the hedge trimmer with the cover on, in a dry room.

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What are the important safety instructions for battery cartridges?

• Before using the battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger, battery, and product using the battery.
• Do not disassemble the battery cartridge.
• If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately.
• If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away.
• Do not short the battery cartridge.
• Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F).
• Do not incinerate the battery cartridge, even if it is severely damaged or completely worn out.
• Be careful not to drop or strike the battery.
• Do not use a dropped or struck battery.

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What are the tips for maintaining maximum battery life?

• Charge the battery cartridge before it is completely discharged.
• Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
• Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F).
• Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

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How do you install or remove the battery cartridge?

Always switch off the tool before inserting or removing the battery cartridge. To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge. To insert the battery cartridge, hold it so that the battery cartridge front shape fits to that of the battery installment opening and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge.

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How does the switch action work?

Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The lock-off button can be pressed from either the right or left side.

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How does the indication lamp work?

Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the battery cartridge capacity status. When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during operation, the lamp lights up in red.

Indication lamp	Status	Action to be taken
The lamp blinks in red	This indicates the appropriate time to replace the battery cartridge when the battery power becomes low.	Recharge the battery cartridge as soon as possible
The lamp lights up in red.	This function works when the battery power is almost used up. At this time, tool stops immediately	Recharge the battery cartridge.
The lamp lights up in red.	Autostop due to overload	Turn off the tool.

The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions.

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How do you adjust the shearing height?

Changing the position of holding the change lever allows three-stepped setting for sheared grass height (10 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm). To change setting, tilt the change lever for the base frame position and with the change lever tilted move it up or down along the tool surface until the protrusion on the base frame fits in one of the holes in the tool and release it.

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How do you install or remove the blade cover?

Be careful not to contact the shear blade when installing or removing the blade cover. Slide the blade cover from the tool’s side until the shear blade completely hides itself and then push it in lightly towards the tool from the front. To remove the blade cover, take the above installation procedure in reverse.

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How do you install or remove the base frame?

Before installing or removing the base frame, be sure to install the blade cover. When installing or removing the base frame, take care that your fingers are not be pinched between the tool and the base frame. To remove the base frame, upset the tool and take it out of the groove grabbing its bottom. To install the base frame, fit the protrusion of the base frame near the change lever into the hole for the sheared grass height setting. With the base frame so fitted, pull the lower part of the base frame and fit the other part of the base frame in the groove in the tool.

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How do you install or remove grass shear blades?

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing shear blades. When replacing the shear blade, always wear gloves without removing the blade cover so that hands and face do not directly contact the blade. Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank. For the specific way of removing and installing shear blades refer to the reverse of a package for accessory shear blades.

Remove the base frame and place the tool upside down. Before placing the tool upside down, be sure to remove the base frame. To remove the shear blade, press the locking lever and with the locking lever pressed turn the undercover counterclockwise until the symbol on the undercover is aligned with the symbol on the locking lever. Take out the undercover, shear blade and crank in order from the tool. To install the grass shear blade, prepare the crank, undercover and new grass shear blade.

Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit it onto the new ones for easy handling during the replacement of blades. Adjust the three pin positions so that these pins are lined up at a right angle in relation to the basic alignment line on the tool housing. Fit the crank with its recessed part facing upwards onto the pins. At this time, apply a small amount of grease to the periphery of the crank using grease that the shear blades as an optional accessory are provided with or that remains inside the gear housing. Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the lower one. Move the shear blades so that the hole in the base plate of the shear blades is positioned in the center of these overlapped oval holes. Turn the shear blades upside down and install it so that the pins on the tool fit in the hole in the shear blades. Make sure that the shear blades are set in place securely as far as they reach the base plate. Place the undercover so that the symbol on the undercover is aligned with the symbol on the locking lever. Press the undercover down and turn the undercover clockwise while pressing it down until the symbol on the label is aligned with the symbol on the locking lever (the undercover is completely locked). At this time, make sure that the locking lever fits in the groove in the undercover. Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to check it for proper movement. When the shear blades do not operate properly, there is a poor fit between the blades and crank. Redo from the beginning.

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How do you operate the tool?

Keep hands away from blades. Smear the blade before and once per hour during operation using machine oil or similar. Avoid operating the tool under the scorching sunlight as much as practicable. When operating the tool, be careful of your physical conditions. Turn the tool on after adjusting the shearing height and hold it so that the foot of the tool rests on the ground. Then gently move the tool forward into the area to be cut. When trimming around a curb, fence, or trees, move the tool along them. Be careful for the blade not to contact them. When trimming sprouts or foliage of a small tree, remove the base frame from the tool and cut little by little. Shear big branches to your desired height beforehand using branch scissors before using this tool.

When trimming twigs and foliage, do not attempt to trim too much at a time. Proceed gently. Also do not attempt to cut thick branches. Do not let the shear blades contact the grounds during operation. The blades will be dulled, causing poor performance. Do not trim wet grass or foliage of small trees.

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How do you maintain the tool?

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-dipped rag. Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol, or the like. Discoloration, deformation, or cracks may result.

After operation, remove dust from both sides of the blade with a wired brush, wipe it off with a rag, and then apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc., and spray-type lubricating oil. Do not wash the blades in water. Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction and shorten the operating time per battery charge. After use, clean off the exterior of the tool by dampening a soft cloth in soapy water and wiping gently. Never use thinner or benzine. Do not store the tool in a place where volatile materials are stored.

To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, any other maintenance, or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

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What are the recommended accessories?

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.

• Grass shear blade assembly
• Grass shear blade cover
• Base frame
• Battery cartridge BL1013
• Battery charger DC10WA
• Long handle attachment
• Hedge shear blade assembly (for Hedge Trimmer)
• 2-way change set consisting of the following two accessories
• Hedge shear blade cover (for Hedge Trimmer)
• Storage case (for blade bottom section)
• Chip receiver for hedge trimming (for Hedge Trimmer)

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How do you install or remove hedge shear blades?

Before installing or removing shear blades, always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed. When replacing the shear blades, always wear gloves without removing the blade cover so that hands and face do not directly contact the blade. Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank. For the specific way of removing and installing shear blades, refer to the reverse of a package for accessory shear blades.

Prepare the crank, the undercover, and new shear blades. Adjust the three pin positions so that these three pins are aligned with the basic alignment line on the tool housing. Fit the crank with its recessed part facing downward onto the pins. At this time, apply a small amount of grease to the periphery of the crank using grease that the shear blades as optional accessory are provided with or that remains inside the gear housing. Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the lower one. Move the shear blades so that the hole in the base plate of shear blades is positioned in the center of these overlapped oval holes.

Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit it onto the new ones for easy handling during the replacement of blades. Turn the shear blades upside down and install them so that the pin on the tool fits in the hole in the shear blades. Fit the bent part of the base plate of the shear blades to the groove in the tool housing. Then make sure that the base plate of the shear blades is set in place. Tighten two screws with a coin or similar firmly. Place the undercover so that the symbol on the undercover is aligned with the symbol on the locking lever. Press the undercover down and with the undercover pressed down turn the undercover clockwise until the symbol on the label is aligned with the symbol on the locking lever (the undercover is completely locked). At this time, make sure that the locking lever fits in the groove in the undercover. Never use the tool without installing the undercover on it. Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to check it for proper movement. When the shear blades do not operate properly, there is a poor fit between the blades and crank. Redo from the beginning.

To remove the shear blades, install the blade cover before removing or installing the shear blades. Reverse the tool. To remove the shear blades, press the locking lever and with the locking lever pressed turn the undercover counterclockwise until the symbol on the undercover is aligned with the symbol on the locking lever. Take out the undercover from the tool. Loosen two screws with a coin and similars and remove the shear blades. Do not remove the screws. Without removing the screws loosened, shear blades can be removed. Remove the crank from the shear blades. The crank may remain in the tool. In the 2-way usage, the removed grass shear blades need to be sheared in the blade storage case and stored for future use.

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What are the operation instructions when using the tool as a hedge trimmer?

Refer to the Important Safety Instructions before operation. Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming. The blade will break and may cause serious injury. Also, be careful for the shear blade not to contact the ground. 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 in diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with shears down to the hedge trimming level.

Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects. Do not trim the grass or weeds while using the hedge shear blade. Hold the trimmer with one hand, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger and then move it in front of your body. 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.

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. Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut-off leaves’ being thrown away. To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom upwards. Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job.

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How do you install or remove the chip receiver (accessory)?

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the chip receiver. When replacing the chip receiver, always wear gloves so that hands and face do not directly contact the blade. When replacing the chip receiver, always be careful not to contact the shear blades. The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can be installed on either side of the tool. Place the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its slits overlap with the screws on the shear blades and secure it using two clamping nuts. To remove the chip receiver, loosen and remove the two clamping nuts and then take it out.

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How should the tool be stored?

The hook hole in the tool bottom is convenient for hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the wall. Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children carefully. Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain.