Makita DCU601 Instruction Manual page 17

11. Use containers and tie-downs to secure loads.
Loose and/or insecure loads are more likely
to shift which can result in loss of stability and
control.
12. Always maintain a firm grip on handles. Loss of
control can increase the risk of personal injury.
13. Remove safety key when not in use. The safety
key prevents unwanted, powered use of the
machine, such as by children or other untrained
or unauthorized persons. Without the key, electric
power cannot be turned "on".
14. This machine cannot be used on public roads.
Use of the wheelbarrow on a public road is unlaw-
ful and could result in local jurisdiction penalties in
addition it could result in personal injury.
15. Use a sturdy plate with anti-slip and detach-
ment prevention function when loading and/
or unloading this machine for transportation,
or moving this machine between different
levels. Make sure the plate inclination does not
exceed 12°, and operate the machine slowly
and carefully. Unstable and quick operation
may result in overturn and/or falling.
16. Do not disassemble, repair, or modify this
machine.
Preparation
1. Before operating the machine, make sure that
there are no people around the machine.
2. Before operating the machine, perform
the inspections referring to the section for
maintenance.
Operation
1. When operating the machine, stand behind the
machine and hold the handles with both hands
firmly.
2. Do not operate the machine while riding on the
machine.
3. Do not allow others to ride on the machine.
4. When operating the machine in reverse and
walking backward, watch behind you and
watch your step, and be careful not to slip or
trip.
Do not use the machine when visibility is poor
5.
because there is a risk of striking obstacles.
6. When operating the machine on rough ground
or going over the level difference of the road,
decrease speed and exercise caution.
7. When using the machine, avoid soft ground
to prevent overturn due to the shoulder of the
road collapsing.
8. Do not operate the machine on slopes greater
than 12°.
9. If you find an abnormality, stop the machine
on flat ground. Before inspecting the machine,
lock the brake lever, and then turn the power
off.
10. When operating the machine near walls, be
careful not to get your hands caught between
the handle and the wall.
11. Do not use the machine in bad weather condi-
tions, especially when there is a risk of light-
ning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
12. Do not touch the metal parts during use or
after use as they may get hot enough to cause
burns due to sunlight.
13. Be careful not to entangle the cords with the
load or obstacles.
14. When crossing a wooden bridge, etc., make
sure that the sum of the weight of product,
load capacity, and operator's weight does
not exceed the weight limit of the bridge, and
cross the bridge carefully at a constant speed.
15. Wear the gloves when operating the machine
in low temperature environments. Touching
the metal parts with bare hands may cause your
hands to stick.
16. If there are people or obstacles in the direction
of travel, avoid them in advance.
17. When you use the machine on muddy ground,
wet slope, or slippery place, pay attention to
your footing.
18. Do not submerge the machine into a puddle.
19. When you leave the machine while working,
be sure to completely return the carrier to its
original position, and lock the brake lever and
remove the lock key.
20. Do not leave the machine unattended while
objects are loaded on the carrier.
21. Do not lift or lower the carrier in windy condi-
tions. Doing so may make the machine unstable,
and it may cause an accident.
22. Do not lift or lower the carrier in locations
where the ceiling is low or where there is an
obstruction in the upward direction of the
machine. Doing so may cause an accident.
Operation on slopes
Do not cross on slopes.
1.
2. Stop before the downhill, and be sure to
decrease speed and exercise caution.
3. If the speed is too fast when traveling downhill,
the beep sound is emitted. In this case, slow
down using the brake.
4. Exercise caution when starting or stopping the
machine on slopes.
5. As the loads become less stable on slopes,
firmly secure the loads with ropes.
As the machine becomes unstable depending
6.
on the condition of the road, keep the load to a
minimum.
As the view is obscured on slopes, keep the
7.
height of the load to a minimum.
8. Never stop the machine on slopes. Stop the
machine on flat ground, and lock the brake
lever, and then turn the power off.
9. Do not change the direction or speed mode on
steep slopes.
10. Do not release the switch trigger on upward
slopes. The machine may go in reverse and
cause an accident.
11. Make sure that the remaining battery capacity
is enough before operating on slopes. If the
remaining battery capacity is not enough,
charge the battery or replace it with a charged
one.
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