Transport - Makita UR002G Betriebsanleitung

16. Never cut above waist height.
17. Before starting the cutting operation, wait until
the cutting attachment reaches a constant
speed after turning the tool on.
18. When using a cutting blade, swing the tool
evenly in half-circle from right to left, like
using a scythe.
19. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wir-
ing. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
20. Do not start the tool when the cutting tool is
tangled with cut grass.
21. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
22. During operation always hold the tool with both
hands. Never hold the tool with one hand during use.
23. Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
24. When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet slope,
or slippery place, pay attention to your footing.
25. Avoid working in poor environment where
increased user fatigue is expected.
26. Do not use the tool in bad weather where visi-
bility is limited. Failure to do so may cause fall or
incorrect operation due to low visibility.
27. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
28. Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
29. When wet leaves or dirt adhere to the suc-
tion mouth (ventilation window) due to rain,
remove them.
30. Do not use the tool in the snow.
Cutting tools
1. Do not use a cutting tool which is not recom-
mended by us.
2. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the
job in hand.
— Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads)
and plastic blades are suitable for trimming
lawn grass.
— Cutting blades are suitable for cutting weeds,
high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood,
thicket, and the like.
— Never use other blades including metal
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
3. Only use the cutting tool that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
4.
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
Always use the cutting attachment guard prop-
5.
erly suited for the cutting attachment used.
When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
6.
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
7. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a
1.
caught or bound cutting blade. Once it occurs, the
tool is thrown sideway or toward the operator at
great force and it may cause serious injury.
2. Kickback occurs particularly when applying the
blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock to solids,
bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.
► Fig.2
3. To avoid kickback:
Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o'clock.
1.
2. Never apply the segment between 12 and 2 o'clock.
3. Never apply the segment between 11 and 12
o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless
the operator is well trained and experienced
and does it at his/her own risk.
4. Never use cutting blades close to solids, such
as fences, walls, tree trunks and stones.
5. Never use cutting blades vertically, for such
operations as edging and trimming hedges.
► Fig.3
Vibration
1. People with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling
asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sen-
sation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any
of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
To reduce the risk of "white finger disease",
2.
keep your hands warm during operation and
well maintain the tool and accessories.

Transport

1. Before transporting the tool, turn it off and remove the
battery cartridge. Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
When transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
2.
zontal position by holding the shaft.
When transporting the tool in a vehicle, prop-
3.
erly secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise
damage to the tool and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
Have your tool serviced by our authorized service
1.
center, always using only genuine replacement parts.
Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life
of the tool and increase the risk of accidents.
2. Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
3. Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting blade.
Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never
4.
use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like for the purpose. Discoloration, deformation
or cracks of the plastic components may result.
After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.
5.
6. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authorized service center for such work.
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