Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual page 16

Correct handling of tool (BBC300L,BC300LD)
Correct posture
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your right-hand
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side so that the barrier is always in front of
your body. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury caused by kickback.
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As shown in the figure, put the shoulder harness on
your left shoulder by putting your head and right arm
through it and keep the tool on your right side while
always keeping the barrier in front of your body.
Attachment of shoulder harness
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After putting the shoulder harness on it can be attached
to the tool by connecting the buckles provided on both
the tool hook and the harness. Be sure that the buckles
click and lock completely in place.
Detachment
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The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the
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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.
Adjustment of the hanger position and shoulder
harness
When replacing an accessory with another, the weight
balance of the tool may change. In such case, adjust
the hanger position and shoulder harness length as
follows.
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing screw
on the hanger with the supplied wrench and then move
the hanger.
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Adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness length
so that:
− the hanger positions 750mm or higher from the
ground,
− the cutting tool positions up to 300mm high from
the ground and
− the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750mm or farther away from the hanger.
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw
with the wrench securely.
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1. Hanger
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