Maintenance Instructions - Makita UH200D Instruction Manual

Starting up the equipment
1. Make sure that there are no children or other
people nearby, also pay attention to any animals
in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop using the
equipment.
2. Before use always check that the equipment is
safe for operation. Check the security of the
cutting tool and the guard and the switch
trigger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for
clean and dry handles and test the function of the
start/stop.
3. Check damaged parts before further use of the
equipment. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by our authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
4. Switch on the motor only when the hands and
feet are away from the cutting tool.
5. Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has
no contact with any objects.
Method of operation
1. Only use the equipment 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.
2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting tool.
3. Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
4. Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
operation with the equipment.
5. Never work on unstable surfaces.
6. Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the
working range. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.
7. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard
objects, immediately switch off the motor and
inspect the cutting tool.
8. Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals
for damage (detection of hairline cracks by
means of tapping-noise test).
9. Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must
have reached full working speed.
10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with
damaged guards or without guards in place!
11. All protective installations and guards supplied
with the equipment must be used during
operation.
12. Always remove the battery cartridge from the
equipment:
− whenever leaving the equipment unattended;
− before clearing a blockage;
− before checking, cleaning or working on the
equipment;
− after striking a foreign object;
− whenever the equipment starts vibrating
abnormally.
13. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.
Cutting Tools
1. Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in
hand.

Maintenance instructions

1. The condition of the equipment, in particular of
the cutting tool of the protective devices must be
checked before commencing work.
2. Turn off the motor and remove the battery
cartridge before
replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equipment
or cutting tool.
3. Check loose fasteners and damaged parts such
as cracks in the cutting attachment.
4. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
5. When not in use, store the equipment indoors in
dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach
of children. Clean and maintain before storage.
6. Use only the manufacturer's recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
7. Inspect and maintain the equipment regularly,
especially before/after use. Have the equipment
repaired only by our authorized service center.
8. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
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REFERENCE
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
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carrying out maintenance,