Makita EY2650H Original Instruction Manual page 4

Work area safety
- Danger: Keep the pole saw at least 15 m away from electric lines and
communication cables (including any branches contacting them). Touching
or approaching high-voltage lines with the pole saw can result in death or
serious injury. Watch power lines and electrical fences around the work area
before starting operation.
- Operate the pole saw under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Do
not operate the pole saw in darkness or fog.
- Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated area.
Operation in a confined or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to
suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
- During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface or a steep
slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow and always ensure
secure footing.
- During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m away from the
pole saw. Stop the engine as soon as someone approaches.
- Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, walls, or other solid
objects. They can damage the saw chain.
- WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing chemicals
which may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of these
chemicals are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and
herbicides. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Putting into operation
- Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the engine and
remove the spark plug cap.
- Before starting the engine, inspect the equipment for damages, loose screws/
nuts or improper assembly. Sharpen blunt saw chain. If the saw chain is bent
or damaged, replace it. Check all control levers and switches for easy action.
Clean and dry the handles.
- Never attempt to start the engine if the equipment is damaged or not fully
assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.
- Adjust the chain tension properly. Refill the chain oil, if necessary.
Starting up the engine
- Please make sure that there are no children or other people, also pay
attention to any animals in the working vicinity.
- Wear the personal protective equipment before starting the engine.
- Make sure that the attachment is attached in place, the control lever for easy
action and check for proper functioning of the lock-off lever.
- If the saw chain moves at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle speed
down. Ask authorized service center for adjustment if in doubt. Check for
clean and dry handles and test the function of the start/stop switch.
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