Intended Use; General Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment - Makita UR013G Instruction Manual

5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
fire, explosion or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Important safety instructions for the tool
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.

Intended use

1. This tool is only intended for cutting grass,
weeds, bushes and undergrowth. It should not
be used for any other purpose such as edging
or hedge cutting as this may cause injury.

General instructions

Never allow people unfamiliar with these
1.
instructions, people (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities, or lack of experience and knowledge to
use the tool. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the tool.
2. Before starting the tool, read this instruction
manual to become familiar with the handling of
the tool.
3. Do not lend the tool to a person with insuffi-
cient experience or knowledge regarding han-
dling of brushcutters and string trimmers.
4. When lending the tool, always attach this
instruction manual.
Handle the tool with the utmost care and
5.
attention.
Never use the tool after consuming alcohol or
6.
drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
7. Never attempt to modify the tool.
8. Follow the regulations about handling of
brushcutters and string trimmers in your
country.

Personal protective equipment

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1. Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and
protective gloves to protect yourself from
flying debris or falling objects.
Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre-
2.
vent hearing loss.
Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe
3.
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 protec-
tive 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.
4. During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
5. Never operate the tool while people, especially
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.
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