Makita RBC253 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
USE
OF
THE CUTTER
BLADE
safety
instructions
1.
Read
this
section carefully and thoroughly before use
2
Check the blade before use
(Fig
34)
If
you notice any damage to
it,
replace
it
with
a
new
blade.
IMPORTANT:
The blade
must
only
be
resharpened by an authorized
facility. Manual resharpening
will
result
in
an unbalanc-
ed blade, which
will
cause vibrations
and
damage to
the
equipment. (Fig.
35)
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves when handling the cutter blade.
3.
Wear appropriate clothing and protectors
4.
Always
stop
the engine before inspecting
the
blade
or
replacing
it.
5.
Do
not allow anyone
in
the area while operating the
machine. The blade
might
send stones or debris
flying,
possibly harming bystanders.
6.
Never use the blade
with
its
speed
higher
than
10.000RPM.
7.
Increase the cutter head speed to approx. 6.000RPM.
Low speed (under
4,000RPM)
causes inefficient
cutting.
Installation
See page
7.
(Mounting
the
blade)
Kickback (Fig.
36)
When operating the
brush
cutter, uncontrolled kickback
may
occur.
The
brush
cutter may be deflected
with
great force, creat-
ing
risk
of injuries.
This
is
particularly the case
when
attempting
to
cut
within
a blade segment between
12
and
2
o'clock.
Never
apply
the
brush
cutter
within
a segment between
12
and
2
o'clock.
Never
apply
t-
the
brush
cutter
to
solids,
such
as
bushes,
trees, etc., having a diameter
in
excess of
3
cm
(1
118
in.).
A
Be:.:
r
Cracks
Fig
34
Fig.
36
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