Work Area Safety; Putting Into Operation - Makita UR101C Instruction Manual

2. Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre-
vent hearing loss.
3. Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe
operation, such as a work overall and sturdy,
non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
4. When touching the cutting blade, wear protective
gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands severely.

Work area safety

1. Operate the tool under good visibility and day-
light conditions only. Do not operate the tool in
darkness or fog.
2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. The tool creates sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals
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at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
Never operate the tool while people, especially
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children, or pets are nearby.
6. Before operation, examine the work area for
stones or other solid objects. They can be
thrown or cause dangerous kickback and result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
7. WARNING: Use of this product can create
dust containing chemicals which may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples
of these chemicals are compounds found in
pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbi-
cides. 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.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Do not expose the tool to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering the tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
2. Do not use the tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before picking up
or carrying the tool. Carrying the tool with your
finger on the switch or energising the tool that
have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
6. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
7. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
Do not replace the battery in the rain.
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9. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
the terminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of bat-
tery, the battery may be short circuited and there is
a risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
10. Do not connect/disconnect the plug to/from
the socket of the portable power pack in the
rain or wet conditions. Do not leave, use, or
store the tool and portable power pack in the
rain or a damp or wet place. Doing so may
cause electric shock.
11. After removing the battery from the portable
power pack or charger, be sure to attach the
battery cover to the battery and store it in a dry
place.
12. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.

Putting into operation

1. Before assembling or adjusting the tool, dis-
connect the portable power pack from the tool.
Before handling the cutter blade, wear protec-
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tive gloves.
3. Before connecting the portable power pack to
the tool, inspect the tool for damages, loose
screws/nuts or improper assembly. Sharpen
blunt cutter blade. If the cutter blade is bent or
damaged, replace it. Check all control levers
and switches for easy action. Clean and dry
the handles.
4. Never attempt to switch on the tool if it is dam-
aged or not fully assembled. Otherwise serious
injury may result.
5. Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to
suit the operator's body size.
6. When connecting the portable power pack
to the tool, keep the cutting attachment clear
of your body and other object, including the
ground. It may rotate when starting and may
cause injury or damage to the tool and/or property.
7. Remove any adjusting key, wrench or blade
cover before turning the tool on. An accessory
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
8. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
9. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
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