Intended Use; General Instructions; Instruction Manual; Personal Protective Equipment - Makita UR016G Betriebsanleitung

Save all w arnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
T h e t e r m " p o w e r t o o l " i n t h e w a r n i n g s r e f e r s t o y o u r
m a i n s - o p e r a t e d ( c o r d e d ) p o w e r t o o l o r b a t t e r y - o p e r a t e d
( c o r d l e s s ) p o w e r t o o l .
Important safety instructions for the
tool
WARNING:
Read all safety w arnings and
all instructions. F a i l u r e t o f o l l o w t h e w a r n i n g s a n d
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all w arnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.

Intended use

This tool is only intended for cutting grass,
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w eeds, bushes and undergro w th. It should not
be used for any other purpose such as edging
or hedge cutting as this may cause injury.

General instructions

1. Never allo w people unfamiliar w ith these
instructions, people (including children) w ith
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities, or lack of experience and kno w ledge to
use the tool. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play w ith the tool.
Before starting the tool, read this instruction
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manual to become familiar w ith the handling of
the tool.
Do not lend the tool to a person with insu -
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cient experience or kno w ledge regarding han-
dling of brushcutters and string trimmers.
4 . W hen lending the tool, al w ays attach this

instruction manual.

5. Handle the tool w ith the utmost care and attention.
6 . Never use the tool after consuming alcohol or
drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
Never attempt to modify the tool.
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8. Follo w the regulations about handling of
brushcutters and string trimmers in your
country.

Personal protective equipment

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W ear safety helmet, protective goggles and
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protective gloves to protect yourself from
ying debris or falling objects.
Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre-
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vent hearing loss.
3. W ear proper clothing and shoes for safe
operation, such as a w ork overall and sturdy,
non-slip shoes. Do not w ear loose clothing or
je w elry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
c a u g h t i n m o v i n g p a r t s .
W hen touching the cutting blade, w ear protec-
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tive gloves. C u t t i n g b l a d e s c a n c u t b a r e h a n d s
s e v e r e l y .
W ork area safety
Operate the tool under good visibility and day-
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light conditions only. Do not operate the tool in
darkness or fog.
Do not operate the tool in explosive atmo-
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spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. T h e t o o l c r e a t e s s p a r k s
w h i c h m a y i g n i t e t h e d u s t o r f u m e s .
During operation, never stand on an unstable
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or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, be w are of ice and sno w and
al w ays ensure secure footing.
4 . During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m a w ay from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
5. Never operate the tool w hile people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
Before operation, examine the w ork area for
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stones or other solid objects. T h e y c a n b e
t h r o w n o r c a u s e d a n g e r o u s k i c k b a c k a n d r e s u l t i n
serious injury and/or property damage.
W ARNING: Use of this product can create
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dust containing chemicals w hich may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples
of these chemicals are compounds found in
pesticides, insecticides, fertili z ers and herbi-
cides. Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on ho w often you do this type
of w ork. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: w ork in a w ell ventilated area, and
w ork w ith approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Do not expose the tool to rain or w et condi-
tions. W a t e r e n t e r i n g t h e t o o l w i l l i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k
o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
2. Do not use the tool if the s w itch does not
turn it on and off. A n y t o o l t h a t c a n n o t b e c o n -
t r o l l e d w i t h t h e s w i t c h i s d a n g e r o u s a n d m u s t b e
r e p a i r e d .
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before installing a
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying the tool with your finger on the switch or
e n e r g i s i n g t h e t o o l t h a t h a v e t h e s w i t c h o n i n v i t e s
a c c i d e n t s .
4 . Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
T h e c e l l m a y e x p l o d e . C h e c k w i t h l o c a l c o d e s f o r
p o s s i b l e s p e c i a l d i s p o s a l i n s t r u c t i o n s .
5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
R e l e a s e d e l e c t r o l y t e i s c o r r o s i v e a n d m a y c a u s e
d a m a g e t o t h e e y e s o r s k i n . I t m a y b e t o x i c i f
s w a l l o w e d .
6 . Do not charge battery in rain, or in w et
locations.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don ' t use the
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tool in dump or w et locations or expose it to
rain. W a t e r e n t e r i n g t h e t o o l w i l l i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k
o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
8. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
9 . Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals w ith w et hands.
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