Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Personal Protective Equipment; Work Area Safety - Makita EN4950H Original Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions
- Before usage, carefully read this manual and thoroughly familiarize yourself with
how to correctly handle the pole hedge trimmer. THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY IF USED IMPROPERLY!
- Always provide detailed instructions on how to correctly use the pole hedge
trimmer when lending the equipment to another person. Make sure that the
instruction manual is handed over together with the pole hedge trimmer.
- First-time users should ask their dealer for basic instructions on the correct
handling of the pole hedge trimmer.
- Store this manual in a location where it is easily accessible for quick reference.
- Do not allow persons under the age of 18 to operate the pole hedge trimmer.
Individuals over 16 years old, however, may use the pole hedge trimmer for
training purposes if under the constant supervision of an adult familiar with the
operation of the pole hedge trimmer.
- Always use the pole hedge trimmer with the utmost care and attention.
- Never attempt to modify the equipment.
- Follow the regulations about handling of pole hedge trimmers in your country.
- Serious injury may result if the pole hedge trimmer is used in the following
circumstances. Do not use the pole hedge trimmer:
• When feeling tired or ill.
• After consumption of alcohol and/or medication.
• At night or in poor lighting conditions.
• During pregnancy.

Intended use

- This pole hedge trimmer has been designed for the sole purpose of trimming
hedges and bushes. Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for any other purposes.

Personal protective equipment

- Clothes worn should be functional and tight-fitting without restricting movement.
Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get entangled in underbrush or in the
machine.
- For adequate protection against injuries to head, eyes, feet, hands, as well as
hearing impairment, the following protective equipment and clothing must be
used when working with the pole hedge trimmer.
- To prevent injury to the head or the eyes, always wear a protective helmet (1)
with goggles or a visor (2).
- To avoid hearing impairment, wear adequate ear defenders (3) at all times.
- Use of a well-fitting work overalls (4) is strongly recommended.
- Always wear rugged, leather working gloves (5) when operating the pole hedge
trimmer.
- When using the pole hedge trimmer, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-slip
sole. Special work shoes ensure good footing and protect against injury.
- When touching blades or blade unit, wear protective gloves. Blades can cut bare
hands severely.

Work area safety

DANGER: Keep the pole hedge trimmer away from electric lines and
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communication cables. Touching or approaching high-voltage lines with pole
hedge trimmer can result in death or serious injury. Watch power lines and
electrical fences around the work area before starting operation.
- Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated area. Operation
in a confined or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to suffocation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
- During operation, keep bystanders, in particular children, or animals at least
15 m away from the pole hedge trimmer. Stop the engine as soon as someone
approaches.
- Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, stones, or other solid
objects. They can damage the blades.
WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing chemicals which
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may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of these chemicals
are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides. Your
risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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