Transport - Makita UR016G Betriebsanleitung

22. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
23. During operation al w ays hold the tool w ith
both hands. Never hold the tool w ith one hand
during use.
2 4 . Do not operate the tool in bad w eather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
25. W hen you use the tool on muddy ground, w et
slope, or slippery place, pay attention to your
footing.
2 6 . Avoid w orking in poor environment w here
increased user fatigue is expected.
2 7 . Do not use the tool in bad w eather w here visi-
bility is limited. F a i l u r e t o d o s o m a y c a u s e f a l l o r
i n c o r r e c t o p e r a t i o n d u e t o l o w v i s i b i l i t y .
28. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
2 9 . Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
30. W hen w et leaves or dirt adhere to the suc-
tion mouth (ventilation w indo w ) due to rain,
remove them.
31. Do not use the tool in the sno w .
Cutting tools
1. Do not use a cutting tool w hich is not recom-
mended by us.
2. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the
job in hand.
— N y l o n c u t t i n g h e a d s ( s t r i n g t r i m m e r h e a d s )
a n d p l a s t i c b l a d e s a r e s u i t a b l e f o r t r i m m i n g
l a w n g r a s s .
— C u t t i n g b l a d e s a r e s u i t a b l e f o r c u t t i n g w e e d s ,
h i g h g r a s s e s , b u s h e s , s h r u b s , u n d e r w o o d ,
t h i c k e t , a n d t h e l i k e .
— N e v e r u s e o t h e r b l a d e s i n c l u d i n g m e t a l
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
3. Only use the cutting tool that are marked w ith
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
4 . Al w ays keep your hands, face, and clothes
a w ay from the cutting tool w hen it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
5. Al w ays use the cutting attachment guard prop-
erly suited for the cutting attachment used.
6 . W hen using cutting blades, avoid kickback
and al w ays prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
7 . W hen not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction
to a caught or bound cutting blade. Once it
occurs, the tool is thro w n side w ay or to w ard
the operator at great force and it may cause
serious injury.
Kickback occurs particularly w hen applying
2.
the blade segment bet w een 12 and 2 o ' clock
to solids, bushes and trees w ith 3 cm or larger
diameter.
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3. To avoid kickback:
1. Apply the segment bet w een 8 and 11 o ' clock.
Never apply the segment bet w een 12 and
2.
2 o ' clock.
3. Never apply the segment betw een 11 and 12
o' clock and betw een 2 and 5 o' clock, unless
the operator is w ell trained and experienced
and does it at his/her ow n risk.
4 . Never use cutting blades close to solids,
such as fences, w alls, tree trunks and
stones.
5. Never use cutting blades vertically, for
such operations as edging and trimming
hedges.
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Vibration
People w ith poor circulation w ho are exposed
1.
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
V i b r a t i o n m a y c a u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: Falling
a s l e e p " ( n u m b n e s s ) , t i n g l i n g , p a i n , s t a b b i n g s e n -
s a t i o n , a l t e r a t i o n o f s k i n c o l o r o r o f t h e s k i n . I f a n y
o f t h e s e s y m p t o m s o c c u r , s e e a p h y s i c i a n !
To reduce the risk of white finger disease ,
2.
keep your hands w arm during operation and
w ell maintain the tool and accessories.

Transport

Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
1.
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
W hen transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
2.
z ontal position by holding the shaft.
3. W hen transporting the tool in a vehicle, prop-
erly secure it to avoid turnover. O t h e r w i s e
d a m a g e t o t h e t o o l a n d o t h e r b a g g a g e m a y r e s u l t .
Maintenance
Have your tool serviced by our authori z ed
1.
service center, al w ays using only genuine
replacement parts. I n c o r r e c t r e p a i r a n d p o o r
m a i n t e n a n c e c a n s h o r t e n t h e l i f e o f t h e t o o l a n d
i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k o f a c c i d e n t s .
2. Before doing any maintenance or repair w ork
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
3. Al w ays w ear protective gloves w hen handling
the cutting blade.
Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never
4 .
use gasoline, ben z ine, thinner, alcohol or the
like for the purpose. D i s c o l o r a t i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n
o r c r a c k s o f t h e p l a s t i c c o m p o n e n t s m a y r e s u l t .
5. After each use, tighten all scre w s and nuts.
6 . Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authori z ed service center for such w ork.
7 . Al w ays use our genuine spare parts and
accessories only. U s i n g p a r t s o r a c c e s s o r i e s
s u p p l i e d b y a t h i r d p a r t y m a y r e s u l t i n t h e t o o l
b r e a k d o w n , p r o p e r t y d a m a g e a n d / o r s e r i o u s
injury.
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