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Thank you very much for purchasing your
MAKITA
STRING
TRIMMER
’
BRUSH
CUTTER
We are
prclud
of
and very confident
in
recommending our
MAKITA
STRING
TRIMMER
/
BRUSH
CUTTER
as
d
result
of
our
extensive development and substantial knowledge
and
experience
Please read and understand
this
booklet thoroughly before operating
yoiii
MAKITA
STRING
TRIMMER
BRUSH
CUTTER
In
order to take advantage
of
its
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SAFETY
RULES
AND
PRECAUTIONS
Proper >afety precautions
must
be observed Like all power quiprnent
this
unit
must
be handled carefully
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
YOURSELF
OR
OTHERS
TO
DANGER
Follow these general rules
Do not
perniit others
to
use
this
machine unless they are thoroughly responsible and have read and understood the machine manual
2nd
are trained
in
its
operation
1
Always weal safety goggles for eye protection conforming
to
the
ANSI
287
1
Safety Standard
Dress
aopropriarely do
not
wear loose clothing
or
jewelry that could become caught
in
moving parts
of
the
unit
Safe,
siurdy
nonskid
footwear
should
always be
worn
Long
hair should be tied back
It
is
recommended that legs
and feet be covered
to
protect them
from
flying
debris
during
operation
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Inspect the entire machine for loose parts
(nuts,
bolts screws etc
)
and any damage Repair
or
replace
as necessary before
using
the machine
DO
NOT
USE
any attachment
with
this
power head other than one recommended
by
MAKITA
Serious
iqurv
to
the user or bystanders or damage
to
the engi~e could result
Keep the handles free of
oil
and fuel
Always use the proper handle and shoulder strap when cutting
Do
not smoe while
mixing
fuel or
filling
tank
Do
not
mix
fuel
in
an enclosed room
or
near open flames Assure adequate ventilation
Ai??iays
mix
and
store the fuel
in
a properly marked coitainer ‘hat is approved
by
local codes and
crdinances
for
such usage
Vsver
remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is
riirriir’cj
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kever
start
or
run
the engine inside a closed room
or
:,JiIdii-y
Fumes from the exhaust contain
dangercus carbon monoxide.
11
12
Never attempt
to
make engine adjustments while the
uzii
is
running
and strapped
to
the operator Always
make engine adjustments
with
the
unit
resting on a flat clear surface
Do
not use the
unit
if
it
is
damaged
or
poorly adjusted Never remove the machine’s guard
13
Inspect the area
to
be cut and remove all debris that
could
become entangled
in
the nylon cutting
headicutter blade.
Also
remove any objects that the
unit
may
throw
during
cutting.
14.
Keep children away. Onlookers should be kept at a safe distance from the work area, at least
50
ft.(
15m)
15.
Never leave the machine unattended.
16.
Do not use
this
unit
for any jobs other than those for which
it
is
intended as described
in
the
manual.
17.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do
not
run
the
unit
while standing on a
ladder or any other unstable footing location.
18.
Keep hands and feet away from
the
nylon cutting headcutter blade while the
unit
is
in
use.
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Do not use
this
type
of
machine for sweeping away debris
Do
not
use the
unit
when
you are tired or under the influence
of
medication,
drugs
or alcohol
Do
not
use
a damaged cutting head /cutter blade
If
a stone
or
any other obstacle
is
hit,
stop
the
engine
and check thenylon cutting head /cutter blade
A
broken
or
unbalanced nylon cutting headkutter blade
must
never be used.
Follow
instructions for changing accessories
Do not store
in
a closed area where fuel vapors can reach an open flame
from
hot
water heaters,
furnaces, etc.
Store
in
a locked, well ventilated area only
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