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Makita RPT250 Instruction Manual page 5

Pole hedge trimmer

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Hetueling
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Before refueling, stop the engine.
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Never refuel near naked flames
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Do not smoke when refueling.
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Always allow sufficient time for the engine to cool down before refueling.
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Take
care
not
to
let
your
skin come into contact with petroleum products.
Do not
inhale gasoline fumes and always wear protective gloves when refueling.
Change and clean protective wear at regular intervals.
-
Take
extra care to avoid spilling gasoline and oil in
order
to avoid contamination
of the ground (environmental protection).
If
gasoline or oil has been spilled onto
the hedge trimmer, immediately wipe the surface
of
the hedge trimmer with
a
rag.
To avoid spontaneous combustion, allow wet rags to
dry
sufficiently before
discarding them into a n appropriate, covered container.
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Make sure that no fuel comes in contact with your clothing. Change fuel-
contaminated clothing immediately (fire hazard).
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Close the fuel tank and tighten the
fuel
tank cap securely. To restart the engine,
transfer the pole hedge trimmer to
a
location at least
3
meters away from the
place of refueling.
fastened.
ground level
(risk
of
explosion).
the reach
of
children.
contains ethanol or methanol (types of alcohol) when mixing gasoline with two-
stroke engine
oil.
- Check the fuel tank
cap
at regular intervals to make sure that the cap
i s
securely
-
Never
refuel
the machine in a n enclosed room. Fuel vapors accumulate at
- Store fuel in appropriate containers only, and make sure that
stored
fuel is
out of
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To prevent damage to fuel lines and engine
parts,
avoid using gasoline that
Operation
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During operation, hold the pole hedge trimmer with both hands at
all
times.
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Only use the pole hedge trimmer in good light and visibility conditions. Beware of
slippery and wet areas
(ice
and snow) during the cold season (danger of
slipping), and always ensure secure footing.
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Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on an unstable surface or
a
steep slope.
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Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on a ladder.
- Never climb a tree to use the pole hedge trimmer from the tree.
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To avoid stumbling or falling over objects, never walk backwards when working
-Always stop the engine before cleaning
or
servicing the machine. Also, refrain
-
Do
not operate
the
pole hedge trimmer
if
the cutting unit is damaged or worn.
with
the
pole hedge trimmer.
from replacing parts before the engine has been stopped.
Maintenance instructions
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Always do your utmost to keep pollution and
noise
emissions
as
low as possible
when operating
the
pole hedge trimmer. Pay special attention to correct
adjustment
of
the carburetor.
nuts and bolts are securely tightened.
sparks, etc.
well-ventilated locked room. Make sure
the
pole hedge trimmer is out of
children's reach at all times.
-
To prevent further damage and/or personal injury, refrain from repairing
a
malfunctioning pole hedge trimmer
if
not qualified to
do
so. For repairs always
contact your dealer
or
an authorized service agent.
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Clean the hedge trimmer at regular intervals and periodically check whether all
- Never service or store the pole hedge trimmer in the vicinity of naked flames,
- Empty the fuel tank before storage, and always store the pole hedge trimmer in a
Do not attempt to modify or remodel the pole hedge trimmer
as
this
may affect
operation safety.
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