Correct Handling Of Machine; Points In Operation And How To Stop - Makita EM4250 Instruction Manual

CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE

Attachment of shoulder strap
– Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the
ground.
Detachment
– In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach the
machine from you.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not
allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could
result in serious bodily injury or DEATH.
For EM4250
– In case of emergency, remove the emergency detachment lever (2) by pulling
strongly with a finger. The machine sill detach from body.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not
allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could
result in serious bodily injury or DEATH.

POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP

Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!
STARTING
Move at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not
come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
A: Cold start
1) Set this machine on a flat space.
Throttle control dial
Throttle lever (6)
Low speed
14
(1)
Hanger
(2)
Hanger
I-O switch (1)
OPERATION
Lock-off lever
High speed