Makita UML03DST manual

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    Battery-Powered Grass Shear 100 mm (4”) MODEL UMl03D 100 mm (4”) MODEL UMl03DST With Battery & Charger INSTRUCTION MANUAL Effective cutting width Strokes per min. Dimensions (L x W x H) 270 mm x 97 mm x 126 mm 100 mm (4”) 1,000 (10.518’’ x 3-13/16’’ x 4-31/32’,) Net weight 0’75 kg (1’65 Ibs) Makita battery 122 is a lead-acid[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (For Gardenina Atmliances) WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don't use appliances in damp or wet 2. Don't Use I[...]

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    operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY & CHARGER -~ Length of Cord (Feet) AWG Size of Cord I. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger. 25 50 100 150 18 18 18 16 2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1 1 battery charger, (2) bat[...]

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    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY 1. Always charge the Makita battery 122 immediately after purchase. 2. Always recharge the Makita battery 122 after use. 3. Be sure to charge the Makita battery 122 for approx. one week every six months, when not using it for long periods. If left uncharged, it may become unchargeable. 4. Use only the Makita char[...]

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    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER 1. The Makita charger Model DC122 is specifically designed to charge only the Makita battery 121 or 122. Do not attempt to charge any other battery with this charger. 2. Handle the charger carefully. Do not drop or strike it. 3. Never carry the charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. 4. Keep cor[...]

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    DC122 122 Approx. 1 hour 121 Approx. 2 hours 4, u/ Adaptor cord--, DC121 Approx. 2 hours Approx. 4 hours Connector Adaptor cord Inlet CAUTION : 0 Always charge the Makita battery 122 immediately after purchase. 0 Always recharge the Makita battery 122 after use. If the Makita battery 122 has not been used for long periods, charge it for more than t[...]

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    Switch action To prevent the trigger from being acciden- tally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. Loc k-off button CAUTION : 0 Before connecting the battery to the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger Do not switch on the tool when s[...]

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    0 per at ion Turn the tool on 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 curb, fence or trees, move the tool along them. Be careful not to contact them with the blades. When trimming twings and foliage, do not attempt to trim too much at a[...]

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    MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery is disconnected from the tool before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Blade maintenance After operation, clean off the blades (both sides) with a stiff brush. Then wipe the blades with a cloth and coat them with light machine oil. Brush Machine oil [...]

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    When installing the new blades, rotate the I gear so that its ring is positioned in the blade guide hole. With the blades held Ring I in this position, replace the screws and tighten them securely. Guide hole CAUTION : Do not remove the grease on the gears or ring when replacing the blades. Storage 0 Do not clean the tool, charger and/or battery wi[...]

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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 in the proper and intended manner. Charger Modal DC122 Battery I22 0 Blade 0 Exte[...]

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    Dec.-19-'94 US 100 mm (4") Model UM103D BATTERY-POWERED GRASS SHEAR Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 13[...]

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    Dec.-19-’94 US MODEL UMlO3D 14 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 ‘:,‘OM ,& DESCRIPTION 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 $2D OESCRIPTION 91 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 Tapping Screw 4x20 HOUsmg Set IWllh Item 51 Switch Inlet Housing Set IWith Item 21 Motor ID C 12 V I Makita Label Shaft Gear 14-34 Shaft Helical Gear 52 Ring 21 SHEAR BLADE ASSEMBLY Pan Head Screw M4x16 IWith Was[...]

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    Recycling the battery 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: 1) Remove belt from the battery 2) Ship or take battery to your nearest Makita Factory Service Center or Distributor that sells Makita lead batteries. (Call your nearest Makita Service Center or[...]