Symbol Marks; Intended Use; Safety Precautions - Makita RM350D Instruction Manual

Symbol marks

The followings show the symbols which may be used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
WARNING – Read user instructions before operating
the machine.
WARNING – Keep a safe distance from the machine
when operating.
The machine may throw objects and injury result.
WARNING – Set the anti-theft function and then turn
off the power of the machine before working on or
lifting the machine.
Otherwise the mower blade may injure your hand
and foot.
The disabling device for this machine is a restart lock
by the PIN code.
You can operate the restart lock in the anti-theft func-
tion settings.
If restart lock is enabled, you will be required to enter
your PIN to restart the machine.
WARNING – Do not ride on the machine.
Otherwise the mower blade may injure your hand
and foot.
Only for EU countries
Ni-MH
Li-ion Due to the presence of hazardous components in the
equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment,
accumulators and batteries may have a negative
impact on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances
or batteries with household waste!
In accordance with the European Directive on waste
electrical and electronic equipment and on accumu-
lators and batteries and waste accumulators and
batteries, as well as their adaptation to national law,
waste electrical equipment, batteries and accumula-
tors should be stored separately and delivered to a
separate collection point for municipal waste, oper-
ating in accordance with the regulations on environ-
mental protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out
wheeled bin placed on the equipment.

Intended use

This machine is intended for automatic mowing and charging.

Safety precautions

1. Warning – Do not touch rotating blades.
Doing so may cause injury.
2. Never allow children, persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use
the machine, local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
3. Do not to allow children to be in the vicinity or play with the
machine when it is operating.
4. Do not touch the mower blades or wheels until they have
come to a complete stop.
5. Do not charge the machine with other than the supplied
charging station. Do not use an AC adapter other than one
specified in this Instruction Manual.
6. When disposing of the internal battery at the end of its
service life, follow your local regulations relating to battery
disposal. For how to remove the battery, refer to the chapter
"When disposing of this product" hereafter.
7. Turn off the power switch of the Robotic Mower in the fol-
lowing cases.
— When removing foreign matter jammed in the machine.
— Before inspecting, cleaning, or working on the machine or
the charging station.
Also unplug the power cable of the AC adapter before inspect-
ing, cleaning, or working on the charging station.
— When inspecting the machine for damage after striking a
foreign object.
— If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally. In this case,
check that the machine is not damaged before restarting it.
Inspect the machine, peripheral devices, power cable, and
8.
extension cable before use to make sure there is no damage
or signs of aging deterioration.
9. Never operate the machine or peripheral devices with defec-
tive guards or shields, without safety devices, or with dam-
aged or worn cables.
10. Do not connect a damaged cable to a power supply. If a
cable connected to a power supply is damaged, do not
touch the cable before disconnectiong from the power sup-
ply. Otherwise, electric shock may result.
11. Install the AC adapter and cabtire cable outside the mowing
area. Otherwise, cable damage or electric shock may result.
12. Stop using the machine immediately if an accident or break-
down occurs.
13. Stop using the machine immediately if the electrolyte leaks.
14. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet if the cable
becomes damaged during use.
15. It is recommended to connect the power plug of the cabtire
cable only to a power supply circuit that is protected by a
residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA or
less.
16. Avoid using this machine or peripheral devices in bad
weather and especially when there is a risk of lightning.
17. Stop using the machine immediately if abnormal vibration
occurs.
18. When using the machine in a public space, it is necessary
to post warning signs around the work area. The warning
signs should display the following text contents.
"Warning! Automatic lawnmower! Keep away from the machine!
Supervise children!"
► Fig.1
19. The power cable of the AC adapter cannot be replaced. If the
power cable becomes damaged, it is necessary to dispose
of the AC adapter.
20. If the work area adjoins a public road, establish a border
between the work area and the public road. Otherwise, the
machine may reach over into the public road and cause an
accident.
21. Make sure that there are no people, pets, or small animals in
the work area before use. They may get caught in the machine,
resulting in injury.
22. Do not use the AC adapter in a location that is exposed to
rain, damp, or wet. Otherwise, electric shock may result.
23. Do not touch the AC plug of the AC adapter with wet hands.
Otherwise, electric shock may result.
24. Connect the AC plug of the AC adapter to an outdoor power
outlet.
25. Wear gloves when installing and removing wires. Otherwise,
the wires may cause an injury.
26. Be careful not to hit your fingers or hand with the hammer
when driving the pegs.
27. Install the wires so that they do not float from the ground.
Otherwise, your foot may get caught, resulting in injury.
28. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and clos-
ing the terminal cover.
29. Do not touch the mower blades while they are rising or low-
ering. Your fingers may get caught, resulting in injury.
30. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening and clos-
ing the display cover.
31. Keep your face away from rotating tires and mower blades.
Your clothing may become caught, resulting in suffocation.
32. Do not look into the mower blades during operation. Flying
objects may get into your eyes.
33. Do not touch rotating wheels. Your fingers may get caught,
resulting in injury.
34. Be sure to install the mower blades properly according to
this Instruction Manual. Otherwise, the mower blades may
come loose unexpectedly, resulting in injury.
35. Carry this machine with the mower blade side facing away
from you. Otherwise, you may come into contact with the
wheels and mower blades, resulting in injury.
36. Carry this machine by holding the grip. If carried by holding
other than the grip, the machine will be unstable and may be
dropped, resulting in injury.
Important safety instructions for battery
1. Before using the Robotic Mower, read all instructions and
warning markings.
2. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop
operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating,
possible burns and even an explosion.
Do not store and use the machine in locations where the
3.
temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
4. Do not incinerate the battery even if it is completely worn
out. The battery can explode due to heating.
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