Putting Into Operation - Makita UR014G Instruction Manual

Putting into operation

Before assembling or adjusting the tool,
1.
remove the battery cartridge.
2. Before handling the cutting tool, wear protec-
tive gloves.
3. Before installing the battery cartridge, inspect
the tool for damages, loose screws/nuts or
improper assembly. If the cutting tool is bent
or damaged, replace it. Check all control levers
and switches for easy action. Clean and dry
the handles.
Never attempt to switch on the tool if it is dam-
4.
aged or not fully assembled. Otherwise serious
injury may result.
Adjust the shoulder harness Adjust the
5.
hand grip to suit the operator's body size if
adjustable.
When inserting a battery cartridge, keep the
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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 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.
Operation
1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the
tool immediately.
2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,
vibration) during operation, switch off the
tool and remove the battery cartridge. Do not
use the tool until the cause is recognized and
solved.
3. The cutting attachment continues to rotate for
a short period after turning the tool off. Don't
rush to contact the cutting attachment.
4. During operation, use the shoulder harness if
supplied with the tool. Keep the tool on your
right side firmly.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Watch for hidden obsta-
cles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to
avoid stumbling.
6. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
7. Walk, never run.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
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control.
9. If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the
condition before continuing work. Check the
controls and safety devices for malfunction. If
there is any damage or doubt, ask our autho-
rized service center for the inspection and
repair.
10. Do not touch the gear case during and imme-
diately after the operation. The gear case
becomes hot during operation and can cause burn
injury.
11. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
12. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
13. If grass or branches get caught between the
cutting attachment and guard, always turn
the tool off and remove the battery cartridge
before cleaning. Otherwise the cutting attach-
ment may rotate unintentionally and cause serious
injury.
14. Never touch moving hazardous parts before
the moving hazardous parts have come to
a complete stop and the battery cartridge is
removed.
15. If the cutting attachment hits stones or other
hard objects, immediately turn the tool off.
Then remove the battery cartridge and inspect
the cutting attachment.
16. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
17. Never cut above waist height.
18. Before starting the cutting operation, wait until
the cutting attachment reaches a constant
speed after turning the tool on.
19. When using a cutting tool, swing the tool
evenly in half-circle from right to left, like
using a scythe.
20. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutting tool may contact
hidden wiring. Cutting tool contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
21. Do not start the tool when the cutting tool is
tangled with cut grass.
22. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
23. During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
24. Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
25. When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet
slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your
footing.
26. Avoid working in poor environment where
increased user fatigue is expected.
27. Do not use the tool in bad weather where visi-
bility is limited. Failure to do so may cause fall or
incorrect operation due to low visibility.
28. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
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