Makita EM407MP Original Instruction Manual page 10

2. It is recommended only to lend the machine
to people who have proven to be experienced.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
3. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not use the machine while you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
the machine may result in serious personal injury.
Avoid using the machine in bad weather
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conditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
Follow your national and local regulation for
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use of outdoor power machines.
Intended use of machine
This machine is only intended for cutting grass,
weeds, bushes and undergrowth. Never use the
machine for any other purpose. Use for unintended
purpose may result in serious injury.
Personal protective equipment
1. Always wear heavy, long pants, sturdy boots,
gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go bare-
foot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of
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falling objects.
3. Wear ear protection, such as ear muffs.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
4. Always wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip
sole. This protects your feet against injuries and
ensures a good footing.
5. Wear a dust mask as necessary.
Preparation before use
1. Before use, always check the machine is safe
for operation:
— Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
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— Replace damaged parts.
— Make sure the cutting tool is properly
installed and securely fastened.
Make sure the cutting tool guard is prop-
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erly attached in the position as described
in this manual.
Check the throttle trigger, lock-off lever
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and other control switch for smooth
action and proper function.
Clean the handles for proper control of
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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.
Always use all required parts for fixing the
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blade properly. Improper fixing parts can cause
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator
and/or bystanders.
Refueling
Stop the engine before refueling. Keep away
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from open flames and sparks. Never smoke
during refueling. Otherwise fire and/or explosion
may result.
2. Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed room can
cause explosion of fuel vapor.
Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil. Do not
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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.
4. After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel tank
cap and check for fuel leak. Move at least 3 m
(10 feet) away from the fueling source and site
before starting engine.
5. Only transport and store fuel in approved con-
tainers. Keep children away from the stored
fuel.
Starting up the rotary scissors
1. Keep children, bystanders and pets at least 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.
3. Before starting, make sure that the cutting
tool has no contact with hard objects such as
branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will
revolve when starting.
4. If the cutting tool rotates at idle, adjust the idle
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.
Transportation
1. Stop the motor during transport. Otherwise
unintentional start-up may cause injury.
2. When transporting the machine, always attach
the cover to the cutting blade. Contact with bare
blades results in injury.
3. Ensure safe position of the machine during car
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
1. Only use the machine in good light and visi-
bility. Use in the dark or poor visibility area may
cause unexpected accident.
2. Avoid using the machine when it is hard to
keep your balance, for example, working on a
steep surface or windy day.
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