Electrical Safety - Makita UV3600 Original Instruction Manual

– Check all
the machine carefully to
determine
properly
its intended
Especially, never use the
machine if the switch does
not work normally.
– Make sure the switch is off
side to prevent unintentional
start.
– Check
maintenance,
adjusting wrench or spanner
are removed.
• If the supply cord is damaged,
ask Makita authorized service
center to replace it, always use
genuine replacement parts.
• Never use the machine if safety
device, such as deflector guard
or grass catcher, is damaged or
missing.
• When turning on the motor:
– Keep your feet away from
the cutting tools.
– Do not tilt the machine.
– Do not stand in front of the
discharge opening.
– Never let your hands or other
part of the body or clothing
place near moving parts.

Electrical safety

• Check the connector plug on
the machine fits into the socket
before use.
• Never modify the connector
plug.
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the parts
if it operates
and performs
function.
all tools
such
of • Do not abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the machine.
Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric
shock.
• Check
regularly
the insulation. Replace it if
for damaged.
as • If the
damaged, withdraw the mains
plug immediately. A damaged
cable may cause contact with
live parts and electric shock.
So do not touch the cord before
disconnecting the supply. Do not
use the machine of which the
cord is damaged or worn.
• Never use damaged cord.
• Keep the cord and extension
cable away from cutting tools
and wheels. Cutting tools may
damage the cable and cause
electric shock.
• When
outdoors, always use a residual
current-operated circuit-breaker
(RCD) with an operating current
of 30 mA or less.
• Use only extension cable for
outdoor use with splash-proofed
connector.
must be at least 1.5mm
cable lengths up to 25m, and
2.5 mm
2
25m.
the extension
for damage
connecting cable
using the
Its cross-section
for cable lengths over
cable
to
is
machine
for
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