makita EN424MP Ground Trimmer Attachment Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Original instructions
Ground Trimmer Attachment
EN424MP

IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to changewithout notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.

Approved power unit
This attachment is approved to use only with the following power unit(s):

• DUX60 Cordless multi function power head
• XUX01 Cordless multi function power head
• DUX18 Cordless multi function power head
• XUX02 Cordless multi function power head
• UX01G Cordless multi function power head
• GUX01 Cordless multi function power head

WARNING: Never use the attachment with non-approved power unit. Non- approved combination may cause serious injury.
Intended use
This attachment is designed for only the purpose of trimming grasses and weeds on the ground in conjunction with an approved power unit. Never use the attachment for the other purpose. Abusing the attachment may cause serious injury.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Important safety instructions for Cordless Grass Shear
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including thfollowing:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Avoid dangerous environment – Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.

2. Don’t Use In Rain.

3. Keep children away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.

4. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

5. Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

6. Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

7. Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off before inserting battery pack.

8. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.

9. Do not Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

10. Do not Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

11. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.

12. Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place out of reach of children.

13. Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

14. Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will 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.

15. Keep hands away from blades.

16. Do not use or charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.

17. Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.

18. Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

19. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

20. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

21. Be aware that this appliance is always in an operating condition, because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.

22. Do not operate appliances in explosive atmospheres,  such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Appliances create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

23. A battery operated appliance with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

24. Use battery operated appliance only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

25. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the appliance on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the appliance may result in personal injury.

26. Do not use appliance if switch does not turn it on or off. An appliance that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

27. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one appliance may create a risk of injury when used on another appliance.

28. Appliance service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

29. When servicing an appliance, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

30. Before cutting grass, remove foreign matter such as rocks and large sticks from the work area. Be careful not to catch foreign matter between blades, otherwise blades may be jammed. If this happens, switch the appliance off. Then remove the obstruction from the blades.

31. When not in use, be sure to cover the blades with blade cover.

32. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of foreign objects between the blades during operation, switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign objects using tools such as pliers. Removing the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury for the reason that the blades may move in reaction to removing the foreign objects.

33. During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m (50 ft.) away from the tool. Stop the tool as soon as someone approaches.

34. Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.

35. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool when the battery cartridge is installed and with finger on the switch. Make sure that the switch is off when installing the battery cartridge.

36. When not in use, attach the blade cover to the tool and store the tool indoors in dry, and high locked-up place, out of reach of children.

37. When attaching or removing the blade cover, be careful not to injure your hands.

38. Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, stones, or other solid objects.
    They can damage the blades.

39. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring before operating the tool.

Battery tool use and care

1. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the machine. Carrying the machine with your finger on the switch or energizing machine that have the switch on invites accidents.

2. Disconnect the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing machine. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally.

3. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

4. Use machines only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

5. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

6. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

7. Do not use a battery pack or machine that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

8. Do not expose a battery pack or machine to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.

9. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or machine outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

10. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
    This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

11. Do not modify or attempt to repair the machine or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

Electrical and battery safety

1. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
   The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

2. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
   Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

3. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.

4. Do not charge the battery outdoors.

5. Do not handle charger, including charger plug and charger terminals with wet hands.

6. Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use the machine in damp or wet locations or expose itto rain. Water entering the machine will increase the risk of electric shock.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.
WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks thatare specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

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1. Blade cover 2. Cap 3. Shear blades 4. Wheel

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may start unintentionally and result in an injury.
WARNING: When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may result in serious injury.
WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Assembling the attachment

1. Remove the cap from one end of the pipe on the side with the plate.► 1. Cap 2. Plate

2. Loosen the bolt of the wheels with the hex wrench.► 1. Hex wrench

3. Align the plate on the pipe with the groove in the wheels, and then attach the wheels to the pipe as shown in the figure. Securely tighten the bolt to fix the wheels.► 1. Pipe 2. Wheel 3. Plate 4. Bolt
   NOTICE: Be sure to attach the wheels so that the plate is engaged with the wheels.

4. Remove the cap from the attachment.► 1. Cap

5. Attach the attachment to the pipe so that the hole on the pipe is aligned with the hole on the attachment. Securely tighten the short bolt first, and then tighten the long bolt to fix the pipe.► 1. Pipe 2. Bolt (short) 3. Bolt (long)
   NOTE: When tightening the bolts, apply 4.0 – 6.0 N•m as tightening torque.

Mounting the attachment pipe
CAUTION: Always check that the attachment pipe is secured after installation. Improper installation may cause the attachment falling off from the power unit and cause personal injury.
Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.

1. Remove the cap from the end of the pipe.► 1. Pipe 2. Cap
   NOTICE: Do not dispose of the cap since the cap is necessary for storing the attachment.

2. Turn the lever toward the attachment.► 1. Lever

3. Align the pin with the arrow mark on the power unit. Insert the pipe until the release button pops up.
   Make sure that the position line is on the tip of the arrow mark on the power unit, and the arrow mark on the power unit and the arrow mark on the pipe are facing each other.► 1. Release button 2. Arrow mark on the power unit

4. Pin 4. Position line 5. Arrow mark on the pipe

5. Turn the lever toward the power unit.Make sure that the surface of the lever is parallel to the pipe.
   NOTICE: Do not tighten the lever without the attachment pipe inserted. Otherwise the lever may tighten the entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
   To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attachment and pull the pipe out while pressing down the release button.► 1. Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe

Removing or attaching the blade cover
Release the latches of the blade cover by pulling them, and then open the blade cover.► 1. Latch
When attaching the blade cover to the shear blades, make sure that the blade cover is closed and both latches are fixed securely.

Installing or removing the shear blades
CAUTION: When replacing the shear blades, always wear gloves so that your hands do not directly contact the blades.
CAUTION: Attach the blade cover before removing or installing the shear blades.
NOTICE: When replacing the shear blades, do not wipe off grease from the crank.

1. Place the shear blades on the blade cover.► 1. Blade cover
2. Turn the shaft so that the upper blade and lower blade are positioned alternately.► 1. Shaft
3. Close the blade cover, and then place the attachment upside down.
4. Remove 4 bolts with the hex wrench and remove the cover.► 1. Bolt 2. Cover
5. Remove the shear blades.
6. Turn the crank with the slotted screwdriver so that the crank is positioned in the direction as shown in the figure.► 1. Crank
7. Remove the blade cover from the shear blades, and then place the new shear blades on the blade cover.
8. Align the holes of the upper shear blade and lower shear blade as shown in the figure.► 1. Hole
9. Close the blade cover, and then insert the bolt removed in step 4 into the hole of the blade cover to temporarily fix the shear blades.► 1. Bolt
10. Apply a small amount of grease to the periphery of the crank.
11. Attach the shear blades to the attachment.
12. Attach the cover, and then tighten 3 bolts. Remove the bolt inserted into the blade cover in step 9, and then tighten the bolt.► 1. Bolt 2. Cover
    NOTICE: If the shear blades do not operate properly, the blades are not engaging the crank properly.
    Remove the blades and install them again.
    NOTICE: If the parts other than the shear blades such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers for parts replacement or repairs.

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.
Adjusting the cutting angle
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off before adjusting the cutting angle.
The angle of the attachment can be adjusted by changing the position of the wheels. Loosen the bolt on the wheels, then move the wheels to the desired position, and then securely tighten the bolt to fix the wheels.  ►

1. Wheel
   NOTICE: Make sure that the plate on the pipe is engaged with the wheels.

OPERATION

WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Operating the tool
WARNING: Keep hands away from shear blades.
WARNING: Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could result in serious injury to the bystander and the operator.
WARNING: Before shearing, clear away sticks and stones from the shearing area.

CAUTION: Avoid operating the tool in very hot weather as much as practicable. When operating the tool, be careful of your physical condition.
CAUTION: Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming. The shear blades may break and cause an injury.
CAUTION: Overreaching with the tool, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous.
Do not work while standing on anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE: Do not cut down dead trees or similar hard objects. Doing so may damage the tool.
NOTICE: Do not use the tool in a way that causesthe motor to stop or to rotate extremely slowly.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to cut thick branches.
NOTICE: Do not allow the shear blades to contact the ground during operation.
The blades will be dulled, causing poor performance.
NOTICE: Do not trim the wet grass or foliage of small trees.

Hold the tool with both hands by holding the front handle and the rear grip of the power unit.► 1. Front handle 2. Rear grip
With the wheels in contact with the ground, pull the switch trigger while pressing the lock-off lever, and then move the tool forward.When trimming around curbs, fences or trees, move the tool along them. Be careful that the blades do not come into contact with them.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may start unintentionally and result in serious injury.
WARNING: When inspecting or maintaining the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may result in serious injury.
WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “SAFETY WARNINGS” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
CAUTION: Wear gloves when performing the inspection or maintenance.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
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.
Cleaning the tool
Clean the tool by wiping off dust with a dry cloth or one dipped in soapy water and wrung out.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. Shear blade maintenance
Before the operation or once per hour during operation, apply low-viscosity oil (machine oil, or spray-type lubricating oil) to the shear blades.After operation, remove dust from both sides of the shear blades with a wired brush, wipe it off with a clothand then apply low-viscosity oil (machine oil, or spraytype lubricating oil) to the shear blades. NOTICE: Do not wash the shear blades in water.
Doing so may cause rust or damage to the tool.
NOTICE: Dirt and corrosion cause excessive blade friction and shorten the operating time per battery charge.

Storage

Attach the blade cover to the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children. Store the tool in a place not exposed to moisture or rain.
When storing the attachment separated from the power unit, put the cap onto the end of the pipe. Lubricating moving parts
NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwise insufficient lubrication may damage moving parts. Drive axle:
Apply grease (Makita grease N No.2 or equivalent) every 30 hours of operation. NOTE: Genuine Makita grease may be purchased from your local Makita dealer.

Grease lubrication
Interval of lubrication: Every 50 operating hours

1. Remove the shear blades from the attachment.
2. Apply grease to the inner periphery of the holes on the shear blades (Approximately 1.5 g (0.05 oz) as aguide).► 1. Hole
3. Install the shear blades to the attachment.

Grinding the shear blades
NOTICE: If the shear blades have considerably deformed by grinding, replace the shear blades with new ones.

1. Install the battery cartridge to the tool.

2. Turn on and start the tool so that the upper blade and lower blade are positioned alternately.

3. Turn off the tool and remove the battery cartridge from the tool.

4. Set the angle of a file to 45°, and grind the upper blade from 3 directions with the file.► (1) File (2) 45°
   CAUTION: Before grinding the shear blades, make sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed from the tool.

5. Place the tool upside down, and then remove the burrs from the shear blades with the dressing stone.► 1. Dressing stone

6. Set the angle of the file to 45°, and grind the lower blade from 3 directions with the file.

7. Return the tool to normal position, and then remove the burrs from the shear blades with the dressing stone.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts for repairs.

power unit.
Shear blades do not move:
→ stop the machine immediately!| Foreign objects are caught between the shear blades.| Switch off the tool and remove the battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign objects using tools such as pliers.
The drive system does not work correctly.| Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Abnormal vibration:
→ stop the machine immediately!| Shear blades are broken, bent or worn.| Replace the shear blades.
The drive system does not work correctly.| Ask your local authorized service center for repair.
Shear blades and motor cannot stop:
→ Remove the battery immediately!| Electric malfunction.| Remove the battery and ask your local authorized service center for repair.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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

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

• Shear blade assembly
• Makita genuine battery and charger

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the product package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
www.makita.com
885A32-937
EN424MP-1
EN, FRCA, ESMX
20230126

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