Working With The Tool - Makita DUA301Z Instruction Manual

NOTE: When removing the shoulder harness, unlock
the buckle and remove the shoulder harness.
2. Adjust the shoulder harness to a comfortable
working position.
3. Clasp the hook on the shoulder harness to tool's
hanger.
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► 1 . Hook 2. Hanger
The shoulder harness features a means of quick
release. Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle to
release the shoulder harness.
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► 1 . Buckle

Working with the tool

CAUTION:
Keep all parts of the body away
from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly with both
hands when the motor is running.
CAUTION:
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
CAUTION:
When cutting through branches, be careful
not to lose your balance due to the weight of the tool head.
CAUTION:
Always keep escape route in case
a cut branch falls towards the operator.
CAUTION:
Never use the tip of the guide bar
for cutting. Otherwise, dangerous kickback may
occur, and it may result in personal injury.
NOTICE:
Never toss or drop the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not cover the vents of the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not force the tool. Otherwise, it may
damage the tool.
Stand on a stable surface, and hold the tool away from
the branches so that the angle of the tool becomes 60°
or less against the horizontal ground.
► 1 . 60° or less
Start the tool, and then press the saw chain onto the branch lightly.
When cutting long branches, in order to control the drop position
of cut branches, divide the branch in sections and cut the branch
from the tip. Pay attention to the falling branches since they may
bounce in the direction of the operator after hitting the ground.
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