Makita EM403MP Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 12

2. Use a sharp blade. Discard blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken, chipped or
damaged in any way. A dull blade is more likely
to snag and kickback.
3. Always use all required parts for fixing the
blade properly. Improper fixing parts can cause
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator
and/or bystanders.
Refueling
1. Stop the engine before refueling. Keep away
from open flames and sparks. Never smoke
during refueling. Otherwise fire and/or explosion
may result.
2. Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed room can
cause explosion of fuel vapor.
3. Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil. Do not
inhale fuel vapor. If fuel or oil spills, wipe it off
of the machine and/or ground immediately. If
fuel spills on your clothes, change it immedi-
ately to prevent it from catching fire.
4. After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel tank
cap and check for fuel leak. Move at least 3 m
(10 feet) away from the fueling source and site
before starting engine.
Only transport and store fuel in approved con-
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tainers. Keep children away from the stored
fuel.
Starting up the brushcutter
1. Keep children, bystanders and pets at least 15
m (50 feet) away, when starting up or using the
machine. Additionally, bystanders should wear
eye protection, as there is still a risk of injury
from thrown objects. Otherwise bystanders'
unexpected action or blade kickback may cause
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
2. Start and operate the machine only outdoors
in a well ventilated area. Operation in a confined
or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to
suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Before starting, make sure that the cutting
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tool has no contact with hard objects such as
branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will
revolve when starting.
If the cutting tool rotates at idle, adjust the idle
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speed so that it stops at idle. Otherwise uninten-
tional contact with moving cutting tool may result
in serious injury.
5. Stop the motor immediately if you notice any
trouble.
Transportation
1. Stop the motor during transport. Otherwise
unintentional start-up may cause injury.
When transporting the machine, always attach
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the cover to the cutting blade. Contact with bare
blades results in injury.
Ensure safe position of the machine during car
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transportation to avoid fuel leakage.
4. Lift the entire machine from the ground when
carrying the machine. Dragging the machine
causes fuel tank damage and fuel leakage, result-
ing in fire.
Operation
1. Only use the machine in good light and visi-
bility. Use in the dark or poor visibility area may
cause unexpected accident.
2. During the winter season, beware of slippery
or wet areas, ice and snow to avoid slipping.
3. If you are approached, stop the motor.
Otherwise the rotating cutting tool may hit the
bystander and result in serious injury.
4. Clear the working area before operation.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kickback.
5. To control the machine steadily, do the follow-
ing during operation:
— Hold the machine with both hands firmly
on your right side.
— Hang the machine on your shoulder(s)
with the shoulder harness.
— Ensure a safe footing. Never work on a
ladder or in a tree.
Avoid over-reach.
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— Keep cutting tool below waist level.
— Keep all parts of your body away from the
rotating cutting tool and hot surface.
Those action reduces the risk of injury.
6. If weeds or branches get caught between the
cutting tool and guard, always stop the motor
before clearing. Otherwise unintentional blade
rotation may cause serious injury.
7. Never drop or throw the machine, unless an
emergency. If the machine drops or hits some-
thing, immediately check for fuel leakage, safety
devices and other damages. Operating an mal-
functioned machine may cause injury and/or fire.
8. Inspect the cutting tool frequently, or immedi-
ately after it hits a stone or other hard objects.
If the cutting tool breaks during operation, the
broken piece may fly and cause injury.
9. Stop the motor when inspecting, cleaning or
replacing the cutting tool. Otherwise the cutting
tool may rotate unexpectedly and result in serious
injury.
10. Maintain proper control until the cutting tool
stops completely, when stopping the motor or
releasing the throttle trigger. A coasting blade
can cause injury.
Before starting the cutting operation, wait until
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the cutting tool attains enough speed for cut-
ting. It reduces the risk of kickback and entangling
weeds.
12. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend to take a 10 to
20-minute rest every hour.
13. Stop the motor and place it in safe location,
when resting or leaving the machine. It pre-
vents unexpected accident.
14. Do not touch the engine and its muffler or do
not put them onto combustible materials, while
the engine runs or just after stopping it, as
they are hot. Burn and/or fire may result.
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