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Maintenance
- Always make sure the brushcutter is in good working
order before using it. This includes in particular the
cutting tool, guard, harness and fuel system (check for
leaks). Particular attention must be paid to the cutting
blades, which must be correctly sharpened.
CAUTION: Metal cutting tools must be sharpened only
at an authorized service centre!
A tool which has been improperly sharpened can cause
unbalance and thus considerable danger of injury.
Apart from this, the equipment may be damaged due to
vibrations.
- When changing the cutting tool, cleaning the brushcutter
and the cutting tool etc., it is essential to switch off the
engine and pull the spark plug cap.
- Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting
tools immediately. Never straighten or weld damaged
cutting tools.
- Operate the brushcutter with as little noise and pollution
as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the
carburetor.
- Clean the brushcutter at regular intervals and check that
all screws and nuts are well tightened.
- Never service or store the brushcutter near open flames
(18)!
- Always store the brushcutter in a locked storage area,
with the fuel tank completely empty and the carburetor
run dry. Keep the brushcutter out of reach of children.
Observe the accident pre- vention instructions issued
by the relevant trade associations and insurance com-
panies. Do not make any modifications to the brushcut-
ter - you will only be putting your own safety at risk!
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user
is limited to those activities described in this instruction
manual. All other work must be done by the MAKITA
customer service (19).
Use only original MAKITA spares and accessories.
The use of non-MAKITA spares, accessories, or cutting
tools increases the risk of accident. MAKITA will not accept
any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of
non-approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting
tools, or accessories.
First Aid
A first-aid kit should always be nearby as a precaution in the
event of an accident.
Immediately replace any items taken from the first aid kit.
When calling for help, give the following information:
- Place of accident
- What happened
- Number of persons injured
- Nature of injuries
- Your name
NOTE
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to exces-
sive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the
nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the
fingers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), ting-
ling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of
the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physici-
an!
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