Operation; Maintenance - Makita BR400MP Original Instruction Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
WARNING:
Adjust the hanger position and
shoulder harness to your comfortable position
before operating.
WARNING:
Wear dust mask and well venti-
late the work area. Some material contains chem-
icals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent
dust inhalation and skin contact.
CAUTION:
Before operation, remove hard
and/or long objects such as stones, cans, and
ropes from the working area. They may damage
the brushes or sweep drums or hinder the rotation of
the brushes or sweep drums.
If the surface to be cleaned is dry, spray it with water to
reduce the dust. Hold the power brush / power sweep
at a shallow angle, and push the power brush / power
sweep at walking speed.
CAUTION:
The steeper the angle becomes,
the more difficult it is to control the power brush /
power sweep, and the more likely you are pushed
back by the power brush / power sweep.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise
the brush, sweep drum, or other parts may move and
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the attachment
The attachment can be washed with water. Use a nylon
brush or the similar to wash off dirt.
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► 1 . Power unit 2. Pipe end 3. Gear case
NOTICE:
Do not pour water over the power
unit and pipe end. It may cause a malfunction of the
attachment.
For ease of cleaning, you can remove the brush or
sweep drum from the brush unit or sweep drum unit.
Refer to the instructions for replacing the brushes or
sweep drums in this manual.
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Before inspecting or maintaining
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-
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