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Thank y o u very m u c h for your patronage
in
purchasing MAKITA STRING TRIMMER. W e are proud
o f and m u c h c o n f i d e n t in r e c o m m e n d i n g our MAKITA STRING TRIMMER as t h e result o f our long
develop m e n t a n d ample k n o w ledge a n d ex per ien ce.
This booklet refers t o t h e essence w h i c h y o u should learn
in
order t o demonstrate its outstanding
performance.
We w i s h t h a t you
will
have sufficient knowledge f r o m this booklet before operating MAKITA STRING
TRIMMER a n d make t h e best use o f
it
for ever.
SAFETY RULES A N D PRECAUTIONS
Proper s a f e t y precautions m u s t be observed. Like all p o w e r e q u i p m e n t this u n i t m u s t be handled
carefully. D O NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF
OR
OTHERS TO DANGER. Follow t h e s e sample rules.
1. A l w a y s wear safety goggles for eye protection. Dress properly, d o n o t wear loose clothing or jewelry
t h a t could become c a u g h t
in
moving parts o f t h e
unit.
Safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear should always
be worn. Long hair should be t i e d back.
2 . Inspect t h e entire machine f o r loose parts (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) and any damage. Repair or
replace as necessary.
3 . D O NOT USE any a t t a c h m e n t
with
this p o w e r head other t h a n t h o s e m a n u f a c t u r e d by t h e
manufacturer o f t h e engine. Serious injury t o t h e user or damage t o t h e engine c o u l d result.
4.
Keep t h e handles free o f oil and fuel.
5. A l w a y s use t h e proper handle and hanging b a n d w h e n c u t t i n g .
6.
D o n o t smoke w h i l e m i x i n g fuel or filling tank.
7.
D o n o t m i x fuel
in
an enclosed r o o m or near open flames. Assure adequate ventilation.
8 . A l w a y s m i x and store t h e f u e l
in
a properly marked container t h a t is approved f o r s u c h usage.
9.
Never remove t h e fuel tank c a p w h i l e t h e engine is running.
1 0 . Never s t a r t or run t h e engine inside a closed r o o m or building. Fumes f r o m t h e exhaust contain
1 1 . Never a t t e m p t t o make engine a d j u s t m e n t s w h i l e t h e unit is running and strapped t o t h e operator.
1 2 . D o n o t use t h e u n i t if
it
is d a m a g e d or poorly adjusted.
1 3 . Inspect t h e area t o be c u t and remove all debris t h a t c o u l d b e c o m e entangled
in
t h e n y l o n c u t t i n g
1 4 . Keep children away. Onlookers should be kept at a safe distance f r o m t h e w o r k area, at least
30
feet.
1 5 . D o n o t use this unit for any job other t h a n those for w h i c h it is intended as described
in
this manual.
1 6 . D o n o t overreach. Keep proper f o o t i n g a n d balance a t all times. D o n o t r u n
unit
w h i l e standing
17.
Keep hands and f e e t clear o f t h e nylon c u t t i n g head w h i l e u n i t is in use.
1 8 . D o n o t r u n t h e
unit
a t
high
speed w h e n n o t c u t t i n g . During operation, be sure t o keep t h e engine
r o t a t i o n at
6,000
-
8,000
r p m (rated rotation:
7,000
r p m ) . If t h e rotation goes b e l o w this limit,
grass m a y sometimes become caught
in
t h e nylon c u t t i n g head, w h i c h results
in
wear o f t h e clutch.
19.
D o n o t use t h e u n i t w h e n y o u are tired or under t h e influence o f medications, drugs or alcohol.
20.
U s e o n l y nylon c u t t i n g heads w i t h o u t any damage. In particular, whenever
it
hits at a stone or
any other obstacle s t o p t h e engine and c h e c k t h e n y l o n c u t t i n g head. A broken, or unbalanced
nylon c u t t i n g head m u s t never be used. Follow i n s t r u c t i o n s for changing accessories.
2 1 . D o n o t store
in
a closed area w h e r e f u e l vapors c a n reach an o p e n flame f r o m h o t w a t e r heaters,
furnaces, etc. Store
in
a locked, well ventilated area only.
2 2 . Use o n l y replacement parts t h a t are identical t o original e q u i p m e n t parts w h e n servicing t h e unit.
These parts are available f r o m your dealer. The u s e o f any other accessory or a t t a c h m e n t m a y
create a potential hazard, injury t o t h e user and damage t o t h e tool.
2 3 . Clean t h e machine completely, especially, t h e fuel t a n k cap, its surroundings, and t h e air cleaner.
dangerous carbon monoxide.
A l w a y s make engine a d j u s t m e n t s
with
t h e
unit
resting o n a flat, clear surface.
head. A l s o remove any o b j e c t s t h a t t h e
unit
m a y sling during c u t t i n g .
o n a ladder or any other unstable f o o t i n g location.
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