Putting Into Operation - Makita UR101C Instruction Manual

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before picking up
or carrying the tool. Carrying the tool with your
finger on the switch or energising the tool that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
4.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
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locations.
7. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
8. Do not replace the battery in the rain.
Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
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such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
the terminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of bat-
tery, the battery may be short circuited and there is
a risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
10. Do not connect/disconnect the plug to/from
the socket of the portable power pack in the
rain or wet conditions. Do not leave, use, or
store the tool and portable power pack in the
rain or a damp or wet place. Doing so may
cause electric shock.
After removing the battery from the portable
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power pack or charger, be sure to attach the
battery cover to the battery and store it in a dry
place.
12. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.

Putting into operation

1. Before assembling or adjusting the tool, dis-
connect the portable power pack from the tool.
2. Before handling the cutter blade, wear protec-
tive gloves.
3. Before connecting the portable power pack to
the tool, inspect the tool for damages, loose
screws/nuts or improper assembly. Sharpen
blunt cutter blade. If the cutter blade is bent or
damaged, replace it. Check all control levers
and switches for easy action. Clean and dry
the handles.
4. Never attempt to switch on the tool if it is dam-
aged or not fully assembled. Otherwise serious
injury may result.
5. Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to
suit the operator's body size.
6. When connecting the portable power pack
to the tool, keep the cutting attachment clear
of your body and other object, including the
ground. It may rotate when starting and may
cause injury or damage to the tool and/or property.
7. Remove any adjusting key, wrench or blade
cover before turning the tool on. An accessory
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
8. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
9. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
Operation
1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the
tool immediately.
2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,
vibration) during operation, switch off the tool
and disconnect the portable power pack from
the tool. Do not use the tool until the cause is
recognized and solved.
3. The cutting attachment continues to rotate for
a short period after turning the tool off. Don't
rush to contact the cutting attachment.
4. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Watch for hidden obsta-
cles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to
avoid stumbling.
6. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
7. Walk, never run.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
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9. If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the
condition before continuing work. Check the
controls and safety devices for malfunction. If
there is any damage or doubt, ask our authorized
service center for the inspection and repair.
10. Do not touch the gear case during and immedi-
ately after the operation. The gear case becomes
hot during operation and can cause burn injury.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
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by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
12. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always disconnect the portable power
pack from the tool. The unattended tool with the
battery cartridge installed may be used by unau-
thorized person and cause serious accident.
13. If grass or branches get caught between the
cutting attachment and guard, always turn the
tool off and disconnect the portable power
pack from the tool. Otherwise the cutting attach-
ment may rotate unintentionally and cause serious
injury.
14. Never touch moving hazardous parts before
the moving hazardous parts have come to a
complete stop and the portable power pack is
disconnected from the tool.
15. If the cutting attachment hits stones or other
hard objects, immediately turn the tool off.
Then disconnect the portable power pack from
the tool and inspect the cutting attachment.
16. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, disconnect the porta-
ble power pack from the tool and make sure
that the cutting attachment stops completely.
Replace damaged cutting attachment immedi-
ately, even if it has only superficial cracks.
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