Makita EE400MP Instruction Manual page 4

General precautions
• Before starting the equipment, read this booklet and the
instruction manual of the power unit to become familiar with the
handling of the equipment.
• Do not lend the attachment to a person with insufficient
experience or knowledge regarding handling of the equipment.
• When lending the attachment, always attach this instruction
manual.
• Do not allow children or young persons under 18 years old to use
the equipment. Keep them away from the equipment.
• Handle the equipment with the utmost care and attention.
• Never use the equipment after consuming alcohol or drugs, or if
feeling tired or ill.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
• Never attempt to modify the attachment.
• Follow the regulations about handling of the equipment in your
country.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
Personal protective equipment
• Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to
protect yourself from flying debris or falling objects.
• Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent hearing loss.
• Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation, such as
a work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• When touching the cutting blade, wear protective gloves. Cutting
blades can cut bare hands severely.
Work area safety
• Operate the equipment under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Do not operate the equipment in darkness or fog.
• Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated
area. Operation in a confined or poorly ventilated area can result
in death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface
or a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow
and always ensure secure footing.
• During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m
away from the equipment. Stop the motor as soon as someone
approaches.
• Before operation, examine the work area for stones or other solid
objects. They can be thrown or cause dangerous kickback and
result in serious injury and/or property damage.
• WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing
chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses.
Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in
pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Putting into operation
• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Before handling the cutter blade, wear protective gloves.
• Before starting the motor, inspect the equipment for damages,
loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. If the cutter blade
is bent or damaged, replace it. Check all control levers and
switches for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.
• Never attempt to start the motor if the equipment is damaged or
not fully assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.
• Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to suit the operator's
body size.
• Check damaged parts - Before further use of the attachment, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Starting motor
• Wear the personal equipments before starting the motor.
• Start the engine at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the fueling
spot.
• Before starting the motor, make sure that there is no person or
animal in the work area.
• When starting the engine or inserting a battery cartridge, keep
the cutting tool clear of your body and other object, including
the ground. It may rotate when starting and may cause injury or
damage to the equipment and/or property.
• Place the equipment on firm ground. Maintain good balance and
secure footing.
• When pulling the starter knob, hold the power unit firmly against
the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft of the
power unit.
• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for starting the
motor.
• If the cutting tool rotates at idle, stop the engine and adjust the
idle speed down.
Operation
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
• If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the motor
and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position;
remove the battery or disconnect the spark plug lead before
unclogging the cutting tool guard, or when making a repair,
adjustment, or inspection.
• Operate product from position where guards block the line of
sight to the cutting tool.
• In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.
• If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during
operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the equipment until
the cause is recognized and solved.
• The cutting tool continues to rotate for a short period after
releasing the throttle trigger or switch off the motor. Don't rush to
contact the cutting tool.
• With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.
• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment
on your right side firmly.
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