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Method
of
operation
-
Use
the Hedge
Trimmer
only in good light and visibility. During
cold
seasons beware
of
slippery
or
wet
areas,
ice
and snow
(risk
of
slipping). Always ensure
a
safe
footing.
-
Do
not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing
and
balance at
all
times.
-
Keep
both
feet
on
the
ground.
-
Never stand on
a
ladder and the Hedge Trimmer.
-
Never climb up into trees
to
perform cutting operation with the
Hedge Trimmer.
DANGER-CUT HAZAARD
-KEEP
HANDS AWAY
FROM
BLADES.
Don’t feed
twigs
or other material to be cut into the
blade
with your
hands
or
reach over the moving
blade
to pick up clippings.
Never
grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up
or
holding the tool. CAUTION-Blade may coast after its turned
Off.
-
KEEP HANDS AND ALL PARTS
OF
BODY AWAY from blade.
The edges
are
sharp and can cause injury even when the tool
is
“OFF
-
BEFORE TRIMMING, inspect areas
for
wires,
cords,
glass
or
other foreign objects which
could
come in contact with the
blade.
-
Keep both hands on the handles when operating
a
Hedge Trimmer,
Never grasp exposed cutting blades
of
Hedge Trimmer.
-
Make
sure engine
is
stopped and
blades
have stopped moving
before clearing jammed material.
-
Be aware
of
any and
all
electric lines and electric fences.
Check
all
areas
for
electrical lines
before
cutting.
-
To
reduce the
risk
of
stumbling and
loss
of
control,
do
not walk
backward while operating the machine.
-
Maintenance instructions
-
Always stop the engine
before
cleaning or servicing the unit
or
replacing parts.
-
MAINTAIN
TOOL
WITH
CARE.
Keep cutting
edges
sharp and
clean
for
best and safest performance.
Follow instructions
for
lubricating and proper maintenance.
-
Be kind to the environment.
Operate the Hedge Trimmer with
as
little noise and pollution
as
possible. In particular check the
correct adjustment
of
the carburetor.
-
Clean the Hedge Trimmer at regular intervals and check that
all
screws and nuts
are
securely tightened.
-
Never service
or
store the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity
of
open
flames, sparks, etc.
(11).
-
Always store the Hedge Trimmer in
a
well-ventilated
locked
room
and with an emptied fuel tank out
of
reach
of
children.
Observe and
follow
all
relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the trade associations safety boad and by insurance companies.
Do
not perform any modific;rtions to the Hedge
Trimmer
as this will
risk
your safety.
The performance
of
maintenance
or
repair work by the user
is
limited to those activities
as
described
in this instruction manual.
All
other work
is
to
be
done by Makita authorized
or
Factory Service Centers.
Use
only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA authorized
or
factory service centers.
Use
of
non-approved
accessories
and tools means increased
risk
of
accidents and injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability
for
accidents or
damage caused by the
use
of
any non-approved
accessories.