Intended Use; Ec Declaration Of Conformity - Makita DUH551 Instruction Manual

Intended use

The tool is intended for trimming hedges.

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Safety
Warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cut-
ter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge
trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with
the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cut-
ting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from
the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
4. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personal injury.
Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in
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wet or very damp conditions. The electric motor
is not waterproof.
First-time users should have an experienced hedge
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trimmer user show them how to use the trimmer.
7. The hedge trimmer must not be used by
children or young persons under 18 years of
age. Young persons over 16 years of age may be
exempted from this restriction if they are undergo-
ing training under the supervision of an expert.
Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in good
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physical condition. If you are tired, your attention
will be reduced. Be especially careful at the end of
a working day. Perform all work calmly and care-
fully. The user is responsible for all damages to
third parties.
9. Never use the trimmer when under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
10. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the
basic equipment of the hedge trimmer and
must always be worn when working with it.
Also wear sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.
11. Before starting work check to make sure that the
trimmer is in good and safe working order. Ensure
guards are fitted properly. The hedge trimmer
must not be used unless fully assembled.
12. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
13. Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.
14. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
15. Immediately switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge if the cutter should come
into contact with a fence or other hard object.
Check the cutter for damage, and if damaged
repair immediately.
16. Before checking the cutter, taking care of
faults, or removing material caught in the cut-
ter, always switch off the trimmer and remove
the battery cartridge.
17. Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery
cartridge before doing any maintenance work.
18. When moving the hedge trimmer to another
location, including during work, always
remove the battery cartridge and put the blade
cover on the cutter blades. Never carry or
transport the trimmer with the cutter running.
Never grasp the cutter with your hands.
19. Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the
cutter after use, and before putting the trimmer
into storage for extended periods. Lightly oil the
cutter and put on the cover. The cover supplied
with the unit can be hung on the wall, providing a
safe and practical way to store the hedge trimmer.
20. Store the hedge trimmer with the cover on, in
a dry room. Keep it out of reach of children.
Never store the trimmer outdoors.
21. Never point the shear blades to yourself or others.
22. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury
for the reason that the blades may move in reac-
tion to removing the foreign objects.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-
ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
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