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Putting out of operation and storage
If the brushcutter is not used for more than six weeks, please
note the following recommendations:
• Perform maintenance (see chapter "Maintenance").
• Empty the fuel tank completely and run the carburetor until
dry, due to the fact that fuels can only be stored for limited
period of time and also because deposits can be formed in
the tank or carburetor.
• Use the remaining fuel in reserve canisters for other engines
or dispose of such fuel properly.
• Clean metal cutting tools and lubricate them with a small
amount of oil.
• Fill up the brushcutter with fresh fuel before putting it into
renewed operation.
Service, spare parts and guarantee
Maintenance and repairs
The maintenance and repair of modern brushcutters and
safety-related components and assemblies requires qualified
technical training and a workshop equipped with special tools
and testing devices.
We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA service
center for all work not described in this instruction manual.
In the case of repair work attempts performed by third persons
or by non-authorized persons, the right to claim under guarantee
shall expire.
The specialist has the required training, experience and equip-
ment at his disposal in order to provide you with the most cost-
effective solution and advise you in all matters.
You will find you’re the service center nearest to you in the
enclosed list of service centers.
Spare parts
Reliable long-term operation, as well as the safety of your brush-
cutter, depends, among other things, on the quality of the spare
parts used. Use ORIGINAL MAKITA SPARE PARTS only.
Only the original parts come from the production of the machi-
ne and guarantee the highest quality in material, dimensions,
functioning and safety.
Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from your
local dealer. He will also have the spare part lists to determine
the required spare part numbers, and will be constantly informed
about the latest improvements and innovations regarding the
spare parts being offered.
Please note also that if non-original MAKITA parts are used, this
will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee.
Guarantee
MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore
reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts
resulting from material or production faults occurring within the
guarantee period after purchase. Please note that in some
countries particular guarantee conditions may exist. If you have
any questions, please contact your salesman, who is responsible
for the guarantee of the product.
Please note that we cannot accept any responsibility for damage
caused by:
• Disregard of the instruction manual.
• Non-performance of the required maintenance and
cleaning.
• Exceeding of the maximum admissible speed due to incorrect
carburetor adjustment.
• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of the
upper performance limits.
• Use of force, improper use, misuse or accidents.
• Overheating due to dirty cooling air supply.
• Interventions by unskilled persons or inappropriate repair
work attempts.
• Use of unsuitable spare parts or non-original MAKITA parts,
insofar as they have caused the damage.
• Use of unsuitable or excessively stored operating materi-
als.
• Damage related to conditions arising from lease or rent
contracts.
• Damages caused by disregarding loose outer bolted con-
nections.
Cleaning, servicing and adjustment work is not covered by
the guarantee. All repairs covered by the guarantee must be
performed by a MAKITA service center.
