Safety Instructions; General Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment - Makita EBH252U Original Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions

– Read this instruction manual to become familiar with handling of the
equipment. Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as
well as others due to improper handling.
– It is recommended only to lend the equipment to people who have proven to
be experienced.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
– First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to familiarize oneself
with the handling of brushcutters.
– Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to
operate this equipment. Persons over the age of 16 years may however
use the device for the purpose of being trained while under supervision of a
qualified trainer.
– Use with the utmost care and attention.
– Operate only if you are in good physical condition. Perform all work calmly
and carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
– Never use this equipment after consumption of alcohol or drugs, or if feeling
tired or ill.
– National regulation can restrict the use of the machine.
Intended use of the machine
– This equipment is only intended for cutting grass, weeds, bushes,
undergrowth. It should not be used for any other purpose such as edging or
hedge cutting as this may cause injury.

Personal protective equipment

– The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be tight-
fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear either jewelry or clothing which
could become entangled with bushes or shrubs.
– In order to avoid either head-, eye-, hand-or foot injuries as well as to protect
your hearing the following protective equipment and protective clothing must
be used during operation.
– Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. The protective
helmet (1) is to be checked at regular intervals for damage and is to be
replaced at the latest after 5 years. Use only approved protective helmets.
– The visor (2) of the helmet (or alternatively goggles) protects the face from
flying debris and stones. During operation always wear goggles, or a visor to
prevent eye injuries.
– Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing impairment (ear
muffs (3), ear plugs etc.).
– The work overalls (4) protect against flying stones and debris.
We strongly recommend that the user wears work overalls.
– Gloves (5) are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn
during operation.
– When using the equipment, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-slip
sole. This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing.
Starting up the brushcutter
– Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working
range of 15 meters (50 ft), also pay attention to any animals in the working
vicinity.
– Before use always check the equipment is safe for operation:
Check the security of the cutting tool, the throttle lever for easy action and
check for proper functioning of the throttle lever lock.
– Rotation of the cutting tool during idling speed is not allowed. Check with your
dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean and dry handles and test
the function of the start/stop switch.
Diagrammatic figure
15 Meters
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