Makita RST210 Instruction Manual page 5

Method of operation
– Only use 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.
– Never cut above waist height.
– Never stand on a ladder.
– Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation.
– Never work on unstable surfaces.
– Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range.
– Before commencing cutting, the cutting attachment must have reached full
working speed.
– Swing the Petrol String Trimmer evenly. If grass or branches get caught between
the cutting attachment and guard, always stop the engine before cleaning.
Otherwise unintentional attachment rotation may cause serious injury.
– Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend to take
a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
Cutting attachments
– Never use metal blades including metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flail
blades. Otherwise blade contact may cause serious injury.
Vibration
– People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may
experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause
the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep"
(numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color or of the
skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
– To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep your hands warm during
operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.
Maintenance instructions
– Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center, always using
only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can
shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
– The condition of the equipment, in particular of the cutting attachment of the
protective devices must be checked before commencing work.
– Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when replacing cutting
attachments, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting attachment.
– Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnecessary throttle operation for less
pollution and noise emissions. Adjust the carburetor correctly.
– Clean the equipment at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are
well tightened.
– Never service or store the equipment in the vicinity of naked flames.
– Always store the equipment in locked rooms and with an emptied fuel tank.
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications to the equipment as this will endanger your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is
to be done by an Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by MAKITA.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents.
MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting attachments and fixing devices of cutting
attachments, or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity of the
cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box.
When asking for help, please give the following information:
– Place of accident
– What happened
– Number of injured persons
– Kind of injuries
– Your name
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