Makita EM408MP Original Instruction Manual page 9

Preparation before use
Before use, always check the machine is safe
1.
for operation:
— Check for fuel leaks.
— Make sure all fasteners are in place and
secure.
— Replace damaged parts.
Make sure the cutting tool is properly
—
installed and securely fastened.
— Make sure the cutting tool guard is prop-
erly attached in the position as described
in this manual.
— Check the throttle trigger, lock-off lever
and other control switch for smooth
action and proper function.
— Clean the handles for proper control of
the machine.
— Make sure the handles are installed as
described in this manual.
Failure to follow those instructions may cause
serious injury.
2. Use a sharp blade. Discard blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken, chipped or
damaged in any way. A dull blade is more likely
to snag and kickback.
3. Always use all required parts for fixing the
blade properly. Improper fixing parts can cause
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator
and/or bystanders.
Electrical and battery safety
Do not expose the machine, battery, or charger
1.
to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
2.
locations.
Do not replace the battery in the rain.
3.
Refueling
1. Stop the engine before refueling. Keep away
from open flames and sparks. Never smoke
during refueling. Otherwise fire and/or explosion
may result.
Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed room can
2.
cause explosion of fuel vapor.
3. Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil. Do not
inhale fuel vapor. If fuel or oil spills, wipe it off
from the machine and/or ground immediately.
If fuel spills on your clothes, change it immedi-
ately to prevent it from catching fire.
After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel tank
4.
cap and check for fuel leak. Move at least 3 m
(10 feet) away from the fueling source and site
before starting engine.
Only transport and store fuel in approved con-
5.
tainers. Keep children away from the stored
fuel.
Starting up the machine
Keep children, bystanders and pets at least
1.
15 m (50 feet) away, when starting up or
using the machine. Additionally, bystanders
should wear eye protection, as there is still a
risk of injury from thrown objects. Otherwise
bystanders' unexpected action or blade kickback
may cause serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
2. Start and operate the machine 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.
Before starting, make sure that the cutting
3.
tool has no contact with hard objects such as
branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will
revolve when starting.
If the cutting tool rotates at idle, adjust the idle
4.
speed so that it stops at idle. Otherwise uninten-
tional contact with moving cutting tool may result
in serious injury.
5. Stop the motor immediately if you notice any
trouble.
Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
6.
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the machine.
Transportation
1. Stop the motor during transport. Otherwise
unintentional start-up may cause injury.
When transporting the machine, always attach
2.
the cover to the cutting blade. Contact with bare
blades results in injury.
Ensure safe position of the machine during car
3.
transportation to avoid fuel leakage.
4. Lift the entire machine from the ground when
carrying the machine. Dragging the machine
causes fuel tank damage and fuel leakage, result-
ing in fire.
Operation
Only use the machine in good light and visi-
1.
bility. Use in the dark or poor visibility area may
cause unexpected accident.
Avoid using the machine when it is hard to
2.
keep your balance, for example, working on a
steep surface or windy day.
During operation, never stand on an unstable
3.
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
4. If you are approached, stop the motor.
Otherwise the rotating cutting tool may hit the
bystander and result in serious injury.
Clear the working area before operation.
5.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kickback.
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