Makita DCU601 Instruction Manual page 6

4. Do not operate the machine on excessively
steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result in
personal injury. Slopes greater than the maxi-
mum recommended grade and side grades may
increase the risk of instability and may adversely
affect the ability to stop safely.
5. When working on slopes, always be sure of
your footing, always work across the face
of slopes, never up or down, and exercise
extreme caution when changing direction. This
reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and
falling which may result in personal injury.
6. Whenever possible, use level areas for stop-
ping, loading and unloading and never leave
machine unattended on a slope. The machine is
more unstable when resting on a slope than when
resting on a level surface.
When leaving the machine unattended, set
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parking brake once the machine is located in a
safe stopping area. The parking brake prevents
unwanted movement of the front wheel and can
improve stability.
8. Ensure that ramps are clean, strong and secure.
In order to reduce the risk of injury, all ramps must
be clear of loose debris and strong enough to
withstand the weight of anticipated loads that will
be moved over them. They must have adequate
blocking underneath and to both sides to eliminate
deflections and side-to-side movement under load.
All ramps must be wide enough to have sure foot-
ing while hauling loads across them.
Never operate the machine in an overloaded
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condition. Make sure the machine has the proper
capacity rating for the objects or materials that
have to be hauled. Excessive loads will make
the machine more difficult to maneuver and stop,
will increase stopping time and distance, and will
increase the risk of instability.
10. Never operate your machine in an over stacked
condition. Stacking material above the tray rim or
over the sides of the tray can cause the machine
to be uncontrollably out of balance and control.
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
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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.
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