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Storage
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The brushcutter must be safely stored in a dry room. Use the
tool protection for metal cutting tools. Keep the brushcutter out
of reach of children.
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If the brushcutter is stored for a long period of time, it should be
given a thorough maintenance check and a complete inspection
at an authorized MAKITA service centre.
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If the brushcutter is stored for a long period of time, the fuel
tank should be completely emptied and the carburetor run
dry. Fuels may only be stored for a limited period of time and
could cause deposits to form in the tank or in the carburetor.
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Fuel remains in reserve canisters should be used for other
engines or disposed of.
Maintenance
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The condition of the cutter, in particular of the cutting tool, the
protective devices and also the shoulder strap must be checked
before commencing work. Particular attention must be paid to
the cutting blades, which must be correctly sharpened.
CAUTION: Metal cutting tools must be sharpened only at an
authorized service centre!
A tool which has been improperly sharpened can cause
unbalance and thus considerable danger of injury. Apart
from this, the equipment may be damaged due to
vibrations.
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When changing the cutting tool, cleaning the brushcutter and
the cutting tool etc., it is essential to switch off the engine
and pull the spark plug cap.
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Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting
tools immediately. Never straighten or weld damaged cutting
tools.
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Operate the brushcutter with as little noise and pollution as
possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carbu-
retor.
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Clean the brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are well tightened.
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Never service or store the brushcutter near open ß ames
(17)!
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Always store the brushcutter in a locked storage area, with
the fuel tank completely empty and the carburetor run dry.
Observe the accident pre- vention instructions issued by the
relevant trade associations and insurance companies. Do
not make any modiÞ cations to the brushcutter - you will only
be putting your own safety at risk!
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is
limited to those activities described in this instruction manual. All
other work must be done by the MAKITA customer service (18).
Use only original MAKITA spares and accessories.
The use of non-MAKITA spares, accessories, or cutting tools
increases the risk of accident. MAKITA will not accept any
liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved
cutting tools and Þ xing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.
First Aid
A Þ rst-aid kit should always be nearby as a precaution in the event
of an accident.
Immediately replace any items taken from the Þ rst aid kit.
When calling for help, give the following information:
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Place of accident
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What happened
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Number of persons injured
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Nature of injuries
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Your name
NOTE
Individuals 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 Þ n-
gers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain,
stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin. If any
of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
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