Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Instructions - Makita EN424MP Betriebsanleitung

Declaration of Conformity (For UK)
For UK only
We as the manufacturers: Makita Europe N.V.,
Business address: Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070
Kortenberg BELGIUM. Authorize Hiroshi Tsujimura
for the compilation of the technical file and declare
under our sole responsibility that the product(s);
Designation: Ground Trimmer Attachment.
Designation of Type(s): EN424MP.
Fulfills all the relevant provisions of S.I. 2008/1597 (as
amended) and also fulfills all the relevant provisions
of the following UK Regulations: S.I. 2001/1701 (as
amended) and are manufactured in accordance with
the following Designated Standards: EN 62841-1:2015,
EN 62841-4-2:2019, EN IEC 62841-4-5:2021, EN ISO
11806-1:2011.
Place and date of declaration: Kortenberg, Belgium.
31. 1 .2023
Responsible person: Hiroshi Tsujimura, Director -
Makita Europe N.V.
Importer: Makita (UK) Limited, Michigan Drive,
Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK15
8JD, UK

SAFETY WARNINGS

Cordless Grass Shear Safety
Warnings
1. Do not use the grass shear in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
2. Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area. Power cords or cables may be
hidden and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
3. Wear ear protection. Adequate protective equip-
ment will reduce the risk of hearing loss.
Hold the grass shear by insulated gripping
4.
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the grass shear
"live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
5. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continue to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the grass
shear may result in serious personal injury.
When clearing jammed material or servicing
6.
the grass shear, make sure the power switch is
off and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the grass shear
while clearing jammed material or servicing may
result in serious personal injury.
7. Carry the grass shear by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate
the power switch. Proper carrying of the grass
shear will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting
and resultant personal injury from the blades.
8. When transporting or storing the grass shear,
always use the blade cover. Proper handling of
the grass shear will decrease the risk of personal
injury from the blades.

Additional Safety Instructions

General instructions
1. To ensure correct operation, user has to read
this instruction manual to make himself famil-
iar with the handling of the equipment. Users
insufficiently informed will risk danger to them-
selves as well as others due to improper handling.
2. Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine, local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
Use the equipment with the utmost care and
3.
attention.
Operate the equipment only if you are in good
4.
physical condition. Perform all work calmly
and carefully. Use common sense and keep in
mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
The motor is to be switched off immediately in
6.
case that the equipment shows any problem or
abnormal sign.
Switch off and remove the battery cartridge
7.
when resting and when leaving the equipment
unattended, and place it in a safe location to
prevent danger to others or damage to the
equipment.
8. Avoid using the machine in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
Personal protective equipment
1. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the machine.
2. Always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers while operating the machine.
Starting up the equipment
1. Make sure that there are no children or other
people nearby, also pay attention to any ani-
mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop
using the equipment.
2. During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
3. Before use always check that the equipment
is safe for operation. Check the security of the
cutting tool and the guard and the switch trig-
ger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for
clean and dry handles and test the function of
the start/stop.
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