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Operation
• In the event of an emergency, switch o the motor immediately.
• If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during
operation, switch o the motor. Do not use the equipment until
the cause is recognized and solved.
• The cutting tool continues to rotate for a short period after switch
o the motor. Don’t rush to contact the cutting tool.
• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment
on your right side rmly.
• Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the
right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap
your nger and thumbs around the handles.
• Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of
control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of
injury, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting tool.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and
ditches to avoid stumbling.
• Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition
before continuing work. Check the controls and safety devices
for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask Makita
authorized service center for the inspection and repair.
• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during
operation.
• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We
recommend taking a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always
remove the battery cartridge. The equipment unattended may be
used by unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of
the control lever and switch.
• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry
grass or combustible materials.
• If grass or branches get caught between the cutting tool and
guard, always stop the motor and remove the battery cartridge
before cleaning. Otherwise unintentional blade rotation may
cause serious injury.
• If the cutting tool hits stones or other hard objects, immediately
switch o the motor and inspect the cutting tool.
• Check the cutting tool frequently during operation for cracks or
damages. Before the inspection, switch o the motor and wait
until the cutting tool stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
tool immediately, even if it has only supercial cracks.
• Never cut above waist height.
• Before starting the cutting operation, wait until the cutting tool
reaches a constant speed after pulling the trigger.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the edger toward
you.
• Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the edger to and from the area
to be edged.
Cutting tools
• Never use inappropriate blades including metal multi-piece
pivoting chains and ail blades. It may result in serious injury.
• Always use the cutting tool guard properly suited for the cutting
tool used.
Vibration
• People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive
vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous
system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in
the ngers, hands or wrists: “Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If
any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
• To reduce the risk of “white nger disease”, keep your hands
warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and
accessories.
Transport
• Before transporting the equipment, switch o the motor and
remove the battery cartridge. Remove the cutting tool.
Maintenance
• Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center,
always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair
and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the equipment and
increase the risk of accidents.
• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the
equipment, always switch o the motor and remove the battery
cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
• To reduce the risk of re, never service the equipment in the
vicinity of re.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling the cutting blade.
• Always clean dust and dirt o the equipment. Never use gasoline,
benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
• After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.
• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita
authorized service center for such work.
• Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
• Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain
the equipment at regular interval.
Storage
• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and
maintenance. Remove the battery cartridge. Remove the cutting
tool.
• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of
reach of children.
• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.
Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.
First aid
• Always have a rst-aid kit close by. Immediately replace
any item taken from the rst aid kit.
• When asking for help, give the following information:
– Place of the accident
– What happened
– Number of injured persons
– Nature of the injury
– Your name
Assembly and adjustment
WARNING:
• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch o the
motor and remove the battery cartridge. Otherwise the cutting
tool or other parts may move and result in serious injury.
• Before handling cutting blade, wear protective gloves. During the
assembly or adjustment, your ngers may contact with the cutting
blade and it may cause serious injury.
• When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down.
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
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