Operation; Correct Posture - Makita EM2510LH Instruction Manual

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always use shoulder harness when using metal blade
Attachment of shoulder harness
Wear the shoulder harness on your left shoulder. Make sure that the buckle
cannot be taken off with pulling it off. Hang the tool as shown.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to trap clothing, etc., in the buckle.
Detachment of shoulder harness
WARNING:
Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in serious
bodily injury or DEATH.
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release. Simply squeeze the sides
of the buckle to release the tool.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not
allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.

Correct posture

– Adjust the harness length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the
ground.
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your right-hand side. Correct positioning of the tool
allows for maximum control and will reduce the risk of serious personal injury
caused by kickback.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool at all times. Do not allow
the tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to
keep control of the tool could result in serious injury to the bystander and the
operator.
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