[. . . ] Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may Intended use The tool is intended for trimming hedges. 6 make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in wet or very damp conditions. [. . . ] CAUTION: • Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. €¢ Overloaded: The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. In this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the switch trigger again. €¢ Low battery voltage: The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not operate. Switch action CAUTION: • 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. 3) For your safety, this tool is equipped with a dual switching system. The sequence of switching is unimportant as the tool only starts when both switches are activated. battery protection system (Lithium-ion battery with star marking) (Fig. 2) Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped with a protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the tool to extend battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following conditions: Indication lamp (Fig. 4) 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. battery protection system (Lithium-ion battery with star marking) (Fig. Indication lamp The lamp blinks in red Status This indicates the appropriate time to replace the battery cartridge when the battery power becomes low. Autostop due to overload Action to be taken Recharge the battery cartridge as soon as possible. Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions. 010970 OPERATION CAUTION: • Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence or other hard objects while trimming. €¢ Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. [. . . ] Noise ENG905-1 The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745: Model BUH481, BUH483, BUH521 Sound pressure level (LpA): 75 dB (A) Uncertainty (K): 2. Model BUH523 Sound pressure level (LpA): 77 dB (A) Uncertainty (K): 2. 5 m/s2 ENG901-1 For European countries only ENH040-2 EC Declaration of Conformity We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine(s): Designation of Machine: Cordless Hedge Trimmer Model No. / Type: BUH481 , BUH483 , BUH521 , BUH523 Specifications: see “SPECIFICATIONS” table. [. . . ]