Makita EBH341R Original Instruction Manual page 6

Never straighten or weld damaged cutting blades.
– Be kind to the environment. Operate the brush cutter with as little noise
and pollution as possible. In particular check the correct adjustment of the
carburetor.
– Clean the brush cutter at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts
are securely tightened.
– Never service or store the brush cutter in the vicinity of open flames, sparks,
etc.
– Always store the brush cutter in a well-ventilated locked room and with an
emptied fuel tank.
– When cleaning, servicing and storing the equipment, always attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the
trade associations and by insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications to the brush cutter as this will risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those
activities s described in this instruction manual. All other work is to be done by
Authorized Service Agents.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA.
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 of any non-approved cutting tools attachments or
accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a well-­stocked first-­aid kit is available in the
vicinity of the cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the
first aid box.
When asking for help, please give the following
information:
– Place of accident
– What happened
– Number of injured persons
– Extent of injuries
– Your name
Vibration
– People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may
experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may
cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling
asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color
or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
– To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep your hands warm during
operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.
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