Protective Equipment; Fuels/ Refuelling; Putting Into Operation - Makita DPC 7000 Owner's And Safety Manual

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Always wearsafetyshoesor boots (G) with steel toes, non-skid
soles, and leg protectors when working with the Power Cut.
Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protection
against cuts and ensure a secure footing.
Always wear a work suit
(H) of sturdy material.
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Fuels /
Refuelling
Go to a safe place before refuelling. Never refuel while on
scaffolding, on heaps of material, or in similar places!
Stop the engine before refuelling the Power Cut.
Do not smoke or work near open fires (6).
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Let the engine cool down before refuelling.
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Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin
should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always wear
protective gloves when refuelling (not the regularworkgloves!).
Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Do not breathe
in fuel vapors.
Do not spill fuel. If a spill occurs, clean off the Power Cut
immediately. Fuel should not come in contact with clothes. If your
clothes have come in contact with fuel, change them at once.
Ensurethat no fuel or chain oil oozes intothesoil (environmental
protection). Use an appropriate base.
Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors will
accumulate near the floor (explosion hazard).
Ensure to firmly tighten the screw plug of the fuel tank
Before starting the engine, move to a location at least 10 feet (3
meters) from where you fuelled the Power Cut (7), but not within
the extended swing range of the cutting disc (direction of sparks)
Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Buy only as
much as will be consumed in the near future
When making up the gasolineloil mixture, always put the oil in the
mixing container
flrst,
and then the gasoline.
Use only approved and marked containers for the transport and
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storage of fuel.
Keep fuel away from children!
Putting into operation
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Do not work on your own. There must be someone around in
case of an emergency.
Observe all anti-noise regulations when working in residential
areas.
Never use the Power Cut near inflammable materials or
explosive gases! The Power Cut can create sparks leading to
fire or explosion!
Make sure that all persons within 100 feet (30 meters), such as
other workers, are wearing protective gear (see "Protective
Equipment") (8). Children and other unauthorized persons must
remain more than 100 feet away from the working area. Keep an
eye out for animals as well (9).
Before starting work the Power Cut must be checked for
perfect function and operating safety according to the
prescriptions.
In particular the condition of the cutting disc (cracked, damaged,
or bent cutting discs must be replaced immediately), proper
mounting of the cutting disc, proper mounting of the V-belt guard,
correct V-belt tension, ease of motion of the throttle lever and
functioning of the throttle lever lock, clean and dry handles, and
functioning of the onloff switch.
Put the Power Cut only into operation if it is completely assem-
bled. Never use the Power Cut when it is not completely
assem bled.
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