Safety Warnings - Makita UM603D Instruction Manual

WARNING:
The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission
value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
WARNING:
Be sure to identify safety measures to pro-
tect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure
in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the
operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off
and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless Grass Shear Safety
Warnings
General instructions
1. To ensure correct operation, user has to read
this instruction manual to make himself famil-
iar with the handling of the equipment. Users
insufficiently informed will risk danger to them-
selves as well as others due to improper handling.
Never allow children, persons with reduced phys-
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ical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine, local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Use the equipment with the utmost care and attention.
4. Operate the equipment only if you are in good
physical condition. Perform all work calmly and
carefully. Use common sense and keep in mind that
the operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
The motor is to be switched off immediately in case that
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the equipment shows any problem or abnormal sign.
7. Switch off and remove the battery cartridge when
resting and when leaving the equipment unat-
tended, and place it in a safe location to prevent
danger to others or damage to the equipment.
8. Avoid using the machine in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Personal protective equipment
1. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the machine.
Always wear substantial footwear and long
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trousers while operating the machine.
Starting up the equipment
1. Make sure that there are no children or other
people nearby, also pay attention to any ani-
mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop
using the equipment.
Before use always check that the equipment
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is safe for operation. Check the security of the
cutting tool and the guard and the switch trig-
ger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for
clean and dry handles and test the function of
the start/stop.
3. Check damaged parts before further use of the
equipment. A guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by our authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
4. Switch on the motor only when the hands and
feet are away from the cutting tool.
5. Before starting make sure that the cutting tool
has no contact with any objects.
Method of operation
1. Only use the equipment in good light and
visibility. During the winter season beware
of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk
of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing on
slopes and be sure to walk and never run.
2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting tool.
3. Never stand on a ladder and run the
equipment.
4. Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
operation with the equipment.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
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6. Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the
working range. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.
7. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard
objects, immediately switch off the motor and
inspect the cutting tool.
8. Inspect the cutting tool at short regular inter-
vals for damage (detection of hairline cracks
by means of tapping-noise test).
9. Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool
must have reached full working speed.
10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with
damaged guards or without guards in place!
11. All protective installations and guards sup-
plied with the equipment must be used during
operation.
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