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MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE
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Follow maintenance instructions given
in manual.
STORE TRIMMER INDOORS
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When not in use store trimmer indoors in
a dry place where not accessible t o children.
DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TRIMMER - Have repairs made by qualified
dealer or repairman. See that only identical replacement parts are used.
The cord set you use
with
trimmer shall be marked w i t h the suffix W-A
following the cord type designation, for example -SJTW-A, t o indicate
it
is
acceptable for outdoor use.
Make sure your cord set is
in
good condition. When using a cord set, be
sure t o use one heavy enough t o carry the current your product will draw.
For lengths less than 25 feet, No. 18 AWG cord set should be used. A n
undersized cord
will
cause a drop i n line voltage resulting in loss o f power
and overheating. (NOTE: Table 1 shows the correct size t o use depending
on cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number the heavier the cord.) To reduce the likelihood
of
disconnection of
hedge trimmer cord f r o m the cord set during operating, use the hook
described in this manual.
Table 1
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORDS SETS
CORD SETS
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16
14
Total Length of Cord
in
Feet
50
1
18
I
16
I
t -
AWG Size of Cord
Contact Makita Authorized or Factory Service Center if a proper extension
cord cannot be found.
Inspect blades periodically and replace before operation if damaged.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
Attention!
Do
not expose this tool t o rain.
The tool must not be left outdoors and
it
must not be used when wet.
Be cautious not t o cut through the supply cable while trimming. Pull plug
immediately if the supply cable be damaged or cut.
When not in use, be sure t o cover the blades with the blade guard.
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool t o a power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified
for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY t o the user - as well as damage t o
the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful t o the motor.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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