Makita RBC420 Original Instruction Manual page 5

Start the brush cutter or the string trimmer only in accordance with the instructions.
Do not use any other methods for starting the engine!
- Use the brush cutter or the string trimmer and the tools supplied only for
applications specified.
- Start the brush cutter or the string trimmer engine only after the entire tool has
been assembled. Operation of the tool is permitted only after all the appropriate
accessories are attached!
- Before starting, make sure that the cutter blade will not contact any objects such
as branches, stones, etc.
- The engine is to be stopped immediately if there are any engine problems.
- Should the cutter blade hit stones or any other objects immediately stop the
engine and inspect the cutter blade.
- Inspect the cutter blade at frequent regular intervals for damage (detect hairline
cracks by means of a tapping-noise test).
- A familiar ringing sound should be heard.
- Operate the brush cutter or the string trimmer only with the shoulder strap
attached. It should be properly adjusted before putting the brush cutter or the
string trimmer into operation. It is essential to adjust the shoulder strap to the
user's size to prevent fatigue occurring during use or loss of control of the tool.
Never hold the tool with one hand during use.
- During operation always hold the brush cutter or the string trimmer with both
hands. Always ensure a safe, well-balanced footing.
- Operate the brush cutter or the string trimmer in such a manner as to avoid
inhalation of the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (risk of
suffocation and gas poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas. Always
ensure there is adequate ventilation.
- Stop the engine when resting and when leaving the brush cutter or the string
trimmer unattended. Place it in a safe location to prevent danger to others, setting
fire to combustible materials, or damage to the machine.
- Never lay down the hot brush cutter or the string trimmer onto dry grass or onto
any combustible materials.
- The cutter blade must be used with its appropriate guard. Never run the tool
without this guard!
- All protective parts and guards supplied with the machine must be used during
operation.
- Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler.
- Stop the engine during transport.
- During transport over long distances the tool protection included with the
equipment must always be used.
- When transporting the brush cutter or the grass trimmer, ensure that the fuel tank
is completely empty, to avoid fuel leakage. Put the brush cutter or string trimmer in
upright position and fix it during car or truck transportation to avoid damage.
Refuelling
- To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care it is highly
flammable, the engine during.
- Stop the engine during refuelling, keep well away from open flame and do not
smoke.
- Avoid skin contact with petroleum products. Do not inhale fuel vapor. Always wear
protective gloves during refuelling. Change and clean protective clothing at regular
intervals.
- Take care not to spill either fuel or oil. Always wipe unit dry before starting engine.
Allow wet cloths to dry before disposing in proper, covered container to prevent
spontaneous combustion.
- Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing immediately if fuel
has been spilled on it (danger hazard).
- Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it stays securely
fastened.
- Carefully tighten the locking screw of the fuel tank. Change locations to start the
engine (at least 10 ft. or 3 meters away from the place of refuelling).
- Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground level (risk of
explosions).
- Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure stored fuel is not
accessible to children.
- Do not attempt to refuel a hot or a running engine.
- When mixing gasoline with two-stroke engine oil, use only gasoline which contains
no ethanol or methanol (types of alcohol). This will help to prevent damage to fuel
lines and other engine parts.
• Resting
• Transport
• Refuelling
• Maintenance
• Tool Replacement
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