Makita DUA300ZB Instruction Manual page 13

19. Before cutting limbs, keep an escape area
away from the falling limb. First, clear
obstructs such as limbs and branches from
the work area. Move all tools and goods from
the escape area to another safe place.
20. Before cutting branches and limbs, check
the falling direction of them, considering the
condition of branches and limbs, adjoining
trees, wind direction, etc. Pay full attention to
the falling direction, and the rebound of the
branch, which hit the ground.
21. Never hold the tool at an angle of more than
60°. Otherwise falling objects can hit the oper-
ator and cause serious injury. Never stand
underneath the limb being cut.
22. Pay attention to broken or bent branches. They
may bounce back in cutting, causing unexpected
injury.
23. Before cutting limbs that you intend to cut,
remove branches and leaves around them.
Otherwise the saw chain may be caught by them.
24. To prevent the saw chain from being caught in
the kerf, do not release the lever before pulling
the saw chain out of the kerf.
25. If the saw chain is bound in the kerf, immedi-
ately stop the tool, carefully move the branch
to open the kerf and release the saw chain.
26. Avoid kickback (rotational reactive force
towards the operator). To prevent kickback,
never use the guide bar nose or perform a
penetrating cut. Always beware of the position
of the guide bar nose.
27. Check the chain tension frequently. When
checking or adjusting the chain tension,
switch off the tool and remove the battery
cartridge. If the tension is loose, tighten it.
Transport
1. Before transporting the tool, switch off the tool
and remove the battery cartridge. Always fit
the guide bar cover during transportation.
2. When transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
zontal position by holding the grip.
Maintenance
1. Have your equipment serviced by our autho-
rized service center, always using only genu-
ine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor
maintenance can shorten the life of the tool and
increase the risk of accidents.
Before doing any maintenance or repair work
2.
or cleaning the tool, always switch off the tool
and remove the battery cartridge. Wait until the
tool cools down.
Always wear protective gloves when handling
3.
the saw chain.
4. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts,
except for adjustment screws.
5. Keep the saw chain sharp. If the saw chain
has become blunt and cutting performance is
poor, ask Makita authorized service center to
sharpen it or replace it with new one.
6. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair
not described in this instruction manual. Ask
Makita authorized service center for such
work.
7. Always use Makita genuine spare parts and
accessories only. Using parts or accessories
supplied by a third party may result in the tool
breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
Storage
Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
1.
and maintenance. Fit the guide bar cover.
Remove the battery cartridge. Drain the chain
oil after the tool cools down.
Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
2.
tion out of reach of children.
3. Do not prop the tool against something, such
as a wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and
cause an injury.
Electrical and battery safety
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
1.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
2. 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.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
3.
locations.
4. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
5. Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
6. 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.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
2.
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
or explosion.
If operating time has become excessively
3.
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
4.
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
5.
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
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