Assembly And Adjustment - Makita EE400MP Instruction Manual

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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Operation

• 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 switch

off the motor. Don't rush to contact the cutting tool.

• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment

on your right side firmly.

• Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the

right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap

your finger and thumbs around the handles.

• Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of

control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of

injury, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting tool.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and

ditches to avoid stumbling.

• Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.

• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition

before continuing work. Check the controls and safety devices

for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask Makita

authorized service center for the inspection and repair.

• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during

operation.

• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We

recommend taking a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.

• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always

remove the battery cartridge. The equipment unattended may be

used by unauthorized person and cause serious accident.

• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of

the control lever and switch.

• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry

grass or combustible materials.

• If grass or branches get caught between the cutting tool and

guard, always stop the motor and remove the battery cartridge

before cleaning. Otherwise unintentional blade rotation may

cause serious injury.

• If the cutting tool hits stones or other hard objects, immediately

switch off the motor and inspect the cutting tool.

• Check the cutting tool frequently during operation for cracks or

damages. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and wait

until the cutting tool stops completely. Replace damaged cutting

tool immediately, even if it has only superficial cracks.

• Never cut above waist height.

• Before starting the cutting operation, wait until the cutting tool

reaches a constant speed after pulling the trigger.

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

• Walk, never run.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the edger toward

you.

• Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces other

than grass and when transporting the edger to and from the area

to be edged.

Cutting tools

• Never use inappropriate blades including metal multi-piece

pivoting chains and flail blades. It may result in serious injury.

• Always use the cutting tool guard properly suited for the cutting

tool used.

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.

Transport

• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and

remove the battery cartridge. Remove the cutting tool.

Maintenance

• Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center,

always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair

and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the equipment and

increase the risk of accidents.

• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the

equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the battery

cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.

• To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the

vicinity of fire.

• Always wear protective gloves when handling the cutting blade.

• Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline,

benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,

deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.

• After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.

• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this

booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita

authorized service center for such work.

• Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.

Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result

in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious

injury.

• Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain

the equipment at regular interval.

Storage

• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and

maintenance. Remove the battery cartridge. Remove the cutting

tool.

• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of

reach of children.

• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.

Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.

First aid

•

Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace

any item taken from the first aid kit.

• When asking for help, give the following information:

– Place of the accident

– What happened

– Number of injured persons

– Nature of the injury

– Your name