Important Safety Instructions - Makita UR140D Instruction Manual

Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the
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operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it
is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless String Trimmer
Model No./ Type: UR180D
Specifications: see "SPECIFICATIONS" table.
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745, EN60335
The technical documentation is kept by:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Technical Department,
Michigan Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England
The conformity assessment procedure required by
Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex VI.
Notified Body:
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
Tillystraße 2
90431 Nürnberg, Germany
Identification number 0197
Measured Sound Power Level: 88.5dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 91dB (A)
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Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
as the responsible
23.9.2011
Director
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
ENH220-3
serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
1. Be familiar with the controls and proper use
of the equipment.
2. Cutting elements continue to rotate after the
motor is switched off.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
the instructions to use the machine.
4. Stop
especially children, or pets are nearby.
5. Only use the machine in daylight or good
artificial light.
6. Before using the machine and after any
impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
7. Take care against injury from any device fitted
for trimming the filament line length. After
extending new cutter line always return the
machine to its normal operating position
before switching on.
8. Never fit metal cutting elements.
9. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
10. Use the tool with the utmost care and
attention.
11. Operate the tool only if you are in good
physical condition. Perform all work calmly
and carefully. Use common sense and keep in
mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
12. Never operate the tool when tired, feeling ill or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
13. The tool should be switched off immediately if
it shows any signs of unusual operation.
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using the machine
have been given
GEB092-4
while people,
supervision or