Makita UR3502 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Intended use
1. The grass trimmer/ brushcutter/ string trimmer is
onlyintendedforcuttinggrass,weeds,bushesand
undergrowth. It should not be used for any other
purposesuchasedgingorhedgecuttingasthismay
causeinjury.
General instructions
1. Neverallowpeopleunfamiliarwiththeseinstructions,
people (including children) with reduced physical,
sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperience
andknowledgetousethetool.Childrenshouldbe
supervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththe
tool.
2. Beforestartingthetool,readthisinstructionmanual
tobecomefamiliarwiththehandlingofthetool.
3. Do not lend the tool to a person with insufcient
experience or knowledge regarding handling of
brushcuttersandstringtrimmers.
4. Whenlendingthetool,alwaysattachthisinstruction
manual.
5. Handlethetoolwiththeutmostcareandattention.
6. Neverusethetoolafterconsumingalcoholordrugs,
oriffeelingtiredorill.
7. Neverattempttomodifythetool.
8. Take care against injury from any device tted for
trimmingthelamentlinelength.Afterextendingnew
cutterline always returnthe machine to its normal
operatingpositionbeforeswitchingon.
9. Followtheregulationsabouthandlingofbrushcutters
andstringtrimmersinyourcountry.
Personal protective equipment
1. Wearsafetyhelmet,protectivegogglesandprotective
glovestoprotectyourselffromyingdebrisorfalling
objects.
2. Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent
hearingloss.
3. Wearproperclothingandshoesforsafeoperation,
suchasawork overall and sturdy,non-slipshoes.
Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Looseclothes,
jewelryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.
4. When touching the cutting blade, wear protective
gloves.Cuttingbladescancutbarehandsseverely.
Work area safety
1. Operate the tool under good visibility and daylight
conditionsonly.Donotoperatethetoolindarkness
orfog.
2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres,
suchasinthepresenceofammableliquids,gases
ordust.Thetoolcreatessparkswhichmayignitethe
dustorfumes.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable or
slippery surface or a steep slope. During the cold
season,bewareoficeandsnowandalwaysensure
securefooting.
4. During operation, keep bystanders or animals at
least15mawayfromthetool.Stopthetoolassoon
assomeoneapproaches.
5. Beforeoperation,examinetheworkareaforstones
orothersolidobjects.Theycanbethrownorcause
dangerouskickbackandresultinseriousinjuryand/
orpropertydamage.
6.
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thatarespeciallydesigned to lterout
microscopicparticles.
Electrical safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduceriskofelectricshock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectric
shockifyourbodyisearthedorgrounded.
3. Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the tool will increase the risk of
electricshock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increasetheriskofelectricshock.
5. Donotusethetooliftheswitchdoesnotturniton
andoff.Anytoolthatcannotbecontrolledwiththe
switchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
6. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.Useof
acordsuitableforoutdoorusereducestheriskof
electricshock.
7. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.UseofanRCDreducestherisk
ofelectricshock.
8. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
9. Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisin
theoff-positionbeforeconnectingtopowersource,
pickinguporcarryingthetool.Carryingpowertools
with your nger on the switch or energising power
toolsthathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.

Makita UR3502 Specifications

General

Power source	AC
Type	String trimmer
Head type	Nylon line
Product color	Black, Blue
Uncertainty K	1.5 m/s²
Blade material	Nylon
Plant protector	Yes
Rotational speed	5700 RPM
Sound power level	93.84 dB
Sound pressure level	85.3 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	350 mm
Sound power level uncertainty	1.58 dB
Sound pressure level uncertainty	2.5 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1630 mm
Weight	4900 g