Makita DUH507Z User Manual (English)

Brand	Makita
Model	DUH507Z
Category	Trimmer
Language	English

SPECIFICATIONS

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

Lists compatible battery cartridges and chargers for the tool.

Recommended cord connected power source

Details the cord-connected power source accessory for extended operation.

Symbols

Explains the meaning of various symbols used on the equipment.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

Core safety principles for operating power tools to prevent injury.

Work area safety

Guidelines for maintaining a clean, well-lit, and safe work environment.

Electrical safety

Precautions for safe electrical connections and usage to prevent shock.

Personal safety

Recommendations for operator protection, including PPE and awareness.

Power tool use and care

Do not force the power tool

Use the correct tool for the job and avoid forcing it to prevent damage or injury.

Maintain power tools and accessories

Regular checks and maintenance ensure safe and reliable tool operation.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean

Sharp, clean blades reduce binding and improve control for safer cutting.

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions

Operate the tool and accessories as intended to avoid hazardous situations.

Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry

Dry handles prevent slips, ensuring better control and safety.

Do not wear cloth work gloves

Avoid wearing gloves that can get entangled in moving parts, posing an injury risk.

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer

Use only the manufacturer-specified charger to prevent fire or injury risks.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs

Use only compatible battery packs to avoid injury, fire, or excessive heat.

Keep battery away from other metal objects

Prevent shorting of battery terminals by keeping them away from metal objects.

Avoid contact with ejected battery liquid

Handle battery leaks carefully; flush eyes with water and seek medical attention if needed.

Additional Safety Instructions

Preparation

Steps to take before operating the hedge trimmer, including checks and user suitability.

Operation

Guidelines for safe and effective operation of the hedge trimmer.

Electrical and battery safety

Safety precautions related to electrical components and battery usage.

Maintenance and storage

Instructions for proper tool maintenance and storage to ensure longevity and safety.

Important safety instructions for battery cartridge

Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery cartridge

Avoid tampering with the battery cartridge to prevent fire, heat, or explosion risks.

If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately

Stop use if operating time is significantly reduced, indicating potential overheating or explosion risk.

Do not short the battery cartridge

Prevent short circuits by keeping terminals away from conductive materials and water.

Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F)

Avoid storing or using the tool/battery in high temperatures to prevent damage or explosion.

Do not incinerate the battery cartridge

Never incinerate damaged batteries; they can explode in a fire.

Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop, or hit the battery cartridge

Avoid physical damage to the battery cartridge to prevent fire or explosion.

Do not use a damaged battery

Do not use a damaged battery pack as it may lead to fire or explosion.

When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place

Dispose of battery cartridges safely according to local regulations.

Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita

Use batteries only with specified Makita products to prevent fire or explosion.

If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool

Remove the battery from the tool if it will not be used for an extended period.

During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on heat

Handle hot battery cartridges carefully to avoid burns.

Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after use

Avoid touching hot tool terminals immediately after use to prevent burns.

Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the terminals

Keep battery terminals clean to prevent overheating and malfunction.

Unless the tool supports the use near high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical power lines

Avoid using the battery near high-voltage lines to prevent malfunction.

Keep the battery away from children

Store batteries out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged

Charge the battery when power is low to prolong its lifespan.

Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge

Avoid overcharging fully charged batteries to prevent shortening service life.

Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F)

Charge batteries within the recommended temperature range for optimal performance.

When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool or the charger

Remove the battery from the tool or charger when not in use.

Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months)

Recharge the battery every six months if it is stored unused.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool

Always ensure the tool is off and battery removed before making adjustments or checks.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

Safety caution before handling battery insertion or removal.

CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly

Firm grip is necessary to prevent dropping the tool or battery during installation/removal.

CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen.

Ensure the battery is fully inserted until locked to prevent accidental detachment.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly.

Do not force the battery; if it doesn't slide easily, it's not aligned correctly.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity.

Check battery level by pressing the button; indicator lamps show remaining capacity.

Tool / battery protection system

Overload protection

Tool stops automatically when drawing abnormally high current to protect motor and battery.

Overheat protection

Tool stops automatically if overheated; allow it to cool before restarting.

Overdischarge protection

Tool stops automatically when battery capacity is insufficient.

Protections against other causes

System protects against other conditions that may cause the tool to stop automatically.

Switch action

WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger or the switch lever.

Safety warning against using a tool that runs without proper switch engagement.

WARNING: NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of switch lever.

Do not disable or tape the switch lever to prevent accidental activation.

WARNING: Before installing the battery cartridge on the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger and switch lever actuate properly and return to the "OFF" position when released.

Verify switch function before battery installation to ensure safe operation.

CAUTION: Never put your finger on the switch trigger when carrying.

Avoid placing fingers on the switch trigger when carrying to prevent unintentional starting.

To start the tool, hold the front handle while pressing the switch lever and pull the switch trigger.

Instructions for starting the tool using the dual switching system.

Indication lamp

The indication lamp blinks or lights up when the battery becomes low or the tool is overloaded.

Indicator lamp status for low battery or tool overload conditions.

Electronic function

Electric brake

Details the electric brake function for quick blade stopping.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool.

Ensure tool is off and battery removed before performing assembly or maintenance.

CAUTION: When replacing the shear blades, always wear gloves so that your hands do not directly contact the shear blades.

Wear gloves when replacing shear blades to protect hands from sharp edges.

NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, do not wipe off grease from the gear.

Avoid removing grease from the gear when replacing shear blades.

Installing or removing the shear blades

CAUTION: Attach the blade cover before removing or installing the shear blades.

Always attach the blade cover before working on shear blades.

You can install 500 mm or 600 mm shear blades to your tool.

Information on installing 500 mm or 600 mm shear blade assemblies.

NOTICE: Be careful not to lose the bolts, the dust guard, the metal sleeves, and the flat washer.

Caution to not lose small parts during shear blade replacement.

Installing or removing 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.

Wear gloves when installing/removing the chip receiver to protect hands from blades.

NOTICE: The blade cover cannot be installed if the chip receiver is installed on the tool.

Blade cover cannot be used when chip receiver is attached; uninstall receiver first.

NOTICE: Be sure to remove the blade cover before installing the chip receiver.

Remove the blade cover before installing the chip receiver.

The chip receiver gathers discarded leaves and makes clean-up afterward much easier.

Function of the chip receiver for collecting debris and simplifying cleanup.

NOTICE: Never try to remove the chip receiver by an excessive force with its hooks locked to the shear blades.

Do not force the chip receiver removal; unlock hooks gently.

OPERATION

WARNING: Keep hands away from shear blades.

Critical safety warning to keep hands clear of moving shear blades.

CAUTION: Avoid operating the tool in very hot weather as much as practicable.

Avoid operating the tool in extreme heat; be mindful of your physical condition.

CAUTION: Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming.

Avoid contact with hard objects to prevent blade damage or injury.

CAUTION: Be careful not to allow the shear blades to contact the ground.

Prevent shear blades from contacting the ground to avoid recoil and injury.

CAUTION: Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous.

Avoid overreaching, especially from unstable positions, to prevent falls and injury.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm in diameter with the tool.

Do not cut branches over 10 mm thick; use branch cutters for thicker limbs.

NOTICE: Do not cut down dead trees or similar hard objects.

Avoid cutting dead trees or hard objects to prevent tool damage.

NOTICE: Do not trim the grass or weeds while using the shear blades.

Do not trim grass or weeds with shear blades as they may tangle.

Hold the tool with both hands, hold the front handle while pressing the switch lever and pull the switch trigger, and then move the tool forward.

Instructions for holding and moving the tool during operation.

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.

Basic operation technique involves tilting blades and moving slowly.

To cut a hedge top evenly, tie a string at the desired height and trim along it.

Use a string guide for even trimming of hedge tops.

If the chip receiver is attached to the shear blades, it gathers discarded leaves and makes clean-up afterward much easier.

Chip receiver attachment aids in collecting discarded leaves for easier cleanup.

To cut a hedge side evenly, cut from the bottom to top.

For even hedge sides, cut from the bottom upwards.

When trimming to make a round shape (trimming boxwood or rhododendron, etc.), trim from the root to the top for a beautiful finish.

Trim from root to top for round shapes to achieve a beautiful finish.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Ensure tool is off and battery removed before any 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.

All repairs and maintenance must be done by authorized centers using genuine parts.

Cleaning the tool

Instructions for cleaning the tool exterior with a dry or damp cloth.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.

Avoid using solvents like gasoline or alcohol, as they can damage the tool.

Shear blade maintenance

Guidelines for applying oil to shear blades before, during, and after operation.

NOTICE: Do not wash the shear blades in water.

Do not wash shear blades with water to prevent rust or damage.

NOTICE: Dirt and corrosion cause excessive friction of the shear blades and shorten the operating time per battery charge.

Keep blades clean to prevent friction, which reduces operating time.

Storage

Instructions for storing the tool safely, including attaching the blade cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first.

Perform initial inspection before seeking professional repairs for issues.

If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool.

Do not dismantle the tool for unexplained problems; contact service centers.

Motor does not run.

Troubleshooting for motor failure, checking battery installation and voltage.

Motor stops running after a little use.

Troubleshooting for intermittent motor stops, checking battery charge and installation.

Tool does not reach maximum RPM.

Troubleshooting for low RPM, checking overheating and battery installation.

Shear blades do not move: Stop the machine immediately!

Immediate action for non-moving blades: check for foreign objects and system issues.

Abnormal vibration: Stop the machine immediately!

Immediate action for abnormal vibration: check for blade condition and system issues.

Shear blades and motor cannot stop: Remove the battery immediately!

Immediate action for uncontrolled blades/motor: remove battery and seek service.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.

Use only recommended accessories with the tool to prevent injury risks.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

Contact local service center for assistance with accessories.

Shear blade assembly

Optional accessory: Shear blade assembly for replacement or different lengths.

Blade cover

Optional accessory: Blade cover for safe storage and transport.

Chip receiver

Optional accessory: Chip receiver for collecting debris during operation.

Makita genuine battery and charger

Recommended accessories: Genuine Makita batteries and chargers for optimal performance.

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories.

Note that some accessories may be included as standard depending on the tool package.

Makita DUH507Z User Manual

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