Makita UX01GZ Instruction Manual page 11

3. 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
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gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands severely.
Work area safety
Before operation, examine the work area for
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stones or other solid objects. They can be
thrown or cause dangerous kickback and result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
4. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.
5. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
6. Do not replace the battery in the rain.
7. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
the terminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of bat-
tery, the battery may be short circuited and there is
a risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
After removing the battery from the tool or
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charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
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water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
Putting into operation
1. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
2. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
Operation
1. Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
2. During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
3. 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.
4. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
5. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
6. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
7. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
8. Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
During operation always hold the tool with
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both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
10. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
11. Do not touch the gear case during and immedi-
ately after the operation. The gear case becomes
hot during operation and can cause burn injury.
12. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
13. When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet
slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your
footing.
14. Avoid working in poor environment where
increased user fatigue is expected.
15. Do not use the tool in bad weather where visi-
bility is limited. Failure to do so may cause fall or
incorrect operation due to low visibility.
16. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
17. Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
18. When wet leaves or dirt adhere to the suc-
tion mouth (ventilation window) due to rain,
remove them.
19. Do not use the tool in the snow.
Cutting tools
1. When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
2. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction
to a caught or bound cutting blade. Once it
occurs, the tool is thrown sideway or toward
the operator at great force and it may cause
serious injury.
Kickback occurs particularly when applying the
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blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock to solids,
bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.
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