Transport; Assembly And Adjustment - Makita EN401MP Originalbetriebsanleitung

injury or damage to the blades and/or property.
• Place the equipment on firm ground. Maintain good balance and
secure footing.
• When pulling the starter knob, hold the power unit firmly against
the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft of the
power unit. (Fig. 3)
• Follow the instruction manual of the power units for starting the
motor.
• If the blades move at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle
speed down.
Operation
• In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.
• If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during
operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the hedge trimmer
until the cause is recognized and solved.
• The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the
throttle trigger or switch off the motor. Don't rush to contact the
blades.
• With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.
• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the hedge
trimmer on your right side firmly. (Fig. 4)
• Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the
right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap
your fingers and thumbs around the handles.
• Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of
control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of
cut injuries, keep your hands and feet away from the blades.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and
ditches to avoid stumbling. Clear fallen branches and other
objects away.
• Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
• Do not hold the machine above shoulder height.
• During operation, never hit the blades against hard obstacles
such stones and metals. Take particular care when cutting
hedges next to or against wire fences. When working close to the
ground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones get between the
blades.
• If the blades come into contact with stones or other solid objects,
stop the motor immediately and check the blades for damage
after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge. Replace
the blades if damaged.
• If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately switch
off the motor, put the hedge trimmer down and then remove the
obstruction after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge.
Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.
• Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving.
Blades can cut your finger easily. When handling the blades
or adjusting the blade angle, stop the motor and remove the
spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Accelerating the motor with the blades blocked increases the load
and will damage the motor and/or clutch.
• Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks or
blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and wait
until the blades stop completely. Replace damaged or dull blades
immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks.
• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition
before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage
and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center for
the inspection and repair.
• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during
operation.
• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We
recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always
switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The
equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
• Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maximum
speed.
• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of
the control lever and switch.
• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry
grass or combustible materials.

Transport

• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and
remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit the
blade cover during transportation.
• When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by
holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
• When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure
it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the
equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
• To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the
vicinity of fire.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.
• Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never 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, except for the
carburetor adjustment screws.
• Keep the cutting tool sharp. If the cutting blades have become
blunt and cutting performance is poor, ask Makita authorized
service center to sharpen the blades.
• Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding.
It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious
injury. Contact Makita authorized service center for Makita
genuine blades to replace them.
• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita
authorized service center for such work.
• Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result in
the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious injury.
• Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain
the hedge trimmer at regular interval.
Storage
• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and
maintenance. Fit the blade cover.
• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of
reach of children.
• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.
Otherwise the hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause an
injury.
First aid
• Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace any
item taken from the first aid kit.
• When asking for help, give the following information:
- Place of the accident
- What happened
- Number of injured persons
- Nature of the injury
- Your name

Assembly and adjustment

WARNING:
• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious
injury.
• Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves
and put the blade cover onto blades. Otherwise the blades can
cut bare hands severely.
• When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down.
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter "Safety
precautions" and the instruction manual of the power unit.
• Before operating the equipment, make sure that the lock lever is
tightened.
Assembling the attachment (Fig. 5)
Assemble the attachment as the following steps.
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