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Method of operation
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Use
the Hedge
Trimmer
only in good light and visibility. During
cold
s e a s o n s beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow
(risk
of slipping). Always ensure
a safe
footing.
-
Do
not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance a t
all
times.
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Keep
both
feet
on
the
ground.
-
Never stand on
a
ladder and the Hedge Trimmer.
-
Never climb up into trees
to
perform cutting operation with the
Hedge Trimmer.
DANGER-CUT HAZAARD
-KEEP
HANDS AWAY
FROM BLADES.
Don't feed twigs or other material to b e cut into the
blade
with your
hands
or
reach over the moving
blade
to pick up clippings. Never
grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up
or
holding the tool. CAUTION-Blade may coast after its turned
Off.
-
KEEP HANDS AND ALL PARTS
OF
BODY AWAY from blade.
The e d g e s are sharp and can c a u s e injury even when the tool i s
" O F F
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BEFORE TRIMMING, inspect a r e a s for wires, cords, glass or
other foreign objects which could c o m e in contact with the
blade.
-
Keep both hands on the handles when operating
a
Hedge Trimmer,
Never grasp exposed cutting blades of Hedge Trimmer.
-
Make sure engine i s stopped and
blades
have stopped moving
before clearing jammed material.
-
Be aware
of
any and
all
electric lines and electric fences. Check
all a r e a s for electrical lines
before cutting.
-
To reduce the
risk
of stumbling and loss of control,
do
not walk
backward while operating the machine.
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Maintenance instructions
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Always stop the engine
before
cleaning or servicing the unit
or
replacing parts.
-
MAINTAIN
TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep cutting
edges
sharp and
clean
for
best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and proper maintenance.
-
Be kind to the environment. Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as
little noise and pollution as possible.
In particular check the
correct adjustment
of
the carburetor.
-
Clean the Hedge Trimmer at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are securely tightened.
-
Never service or store the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity of open
flames, sparks, etc.
(11).
-
Always store the Hedge Trimmer in a well-ventilated locked room
and with a n emptied fuel tank out o f reach of children.
Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the trade associations safety boad and by insurance companies.
D o not perform any modific;rtions to the Hedge Trimmer a s this will risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as
described
in this instruction manual.
All
other work is
to
be
done by Makita authorized
or
Factory Service Centers.
Use
only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA authorized
or
factory service centers.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased
risk
of
accidents and injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or
damage caused by the use o f any non-approved accessories.
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