Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual page 15

OPERATION
Correct handling of tool (BBC231U,BC231UD)
Correct posture
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your right-hand
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side so that the shaft of the left handle is
always in front of your body. Correct positioning
of the tool allows for maximum control and will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury caused
by kickback.
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As shown in the figure fit the shoulder harness and
hang the tool firmly on your right side so that the shaft of
the left handle is always ahead of you.
Attachment of shoulder harness
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Wear the shoulder harness on your back and buckle it
up until a click is heard. Make sure that it cannot be
taken off with pulling it off. Hang the tool as shown.
1. Lever
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Detachment
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The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the
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tool at this time. Do not allow the tool to be
deflected toward you or anyone in the work
vicinity. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury.
Adjustment of the hanger position and shoulder
harness
When replacing an accessory with another, the weight
balance of the tool may change. In such case, adjust
the hanger position and shoulder harness length as
follows.
To change the hanger position, loosen the fixing screw
on the hanger with the supplied wrench and then move
the hanger and the cushion. The cushion can be moved
easily by twisting it.
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Adjust the hanger position and shoulder harness length
so that:
− the hanger positions 750mm or higher from the
ground,
− the cutting tool positions 100mm to 300mm high
from the ground and
− the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750mm or farther away from the hanger.
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw
with the wrench securely.
1. Buckle
1. Hanger