Makita DCU601 Instruction Manual page 16

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.
Before operating the machine, perform
2.
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.
Do not operate the machine while riding on the
2.
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.
5. Do not use the machine when visibility is poor
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.
Do not operate the machine on slopes greater
8.
than 12°.
If you find an abnormality, stop the machine on
9.
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.
Do not use the machine in bad weather condi-
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tions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.
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
1. Do not cross on slopes.
Stop before the downhill, and be sure to
2.
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.
6. As the machine becomes unstable depending
on the condition of the road, keep the load to a
minimum.
7. As the view is obscured on slopes, keep the
height of the load to a minimum.
Never stop the machine on slopes. Stop the
8.
machine on flat ground, and lock the brake
lever, and then turn the power off.
Do not change the direction or speed mode on
9.
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.
12. When starting the machine on slopes, do not
place your foot behind the rear wheel since the
machine moves back a few centimeters.
Loading objects
Do not overload objects. When loading
1.
objects, be sure to follow the instructions and
load limits in the manual.
Since the larger the load, the more difficult it
2.
is to operate the machine, keep the load within
the range that does not affect the operation.
Firmly secure the objects with ropes.
3.
4. Load the objects within the carrier. If the
objects protrude from the carrier, there is a risk
of accidents due to the objects falling or contact
obstacles such as walls.
5. Be sure that loaded objects are below eye
level. If the load is too high, it is dangerous
because the view is obscured. Also, there is a risk
of overturning and injury because the load is likely
to be unbalanced.
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