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Maintenance
Always make sure that the brushcutter is in good
working order before using it. This includes, in
particular, the cutting tool, cutter guard, shoulder
strap, and fuel system (check for leaks). Particu-
lar attention must be paid to the cutting blades,
which must be correctly sharpened.
Metal cutting tools must be sharpened only at an
authorized service center!
A tool which has been improperly sharpened can
cause unbalance and thus considerable danger
of injury. Apart from this, the equipment may be
damaged due to vibrations.
When changing the cutting tool, cleaning the
brushcutter and the cutting tool, etc., it is essential
to switch off the engine and pull the spark plug
cap.
• Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.
• Operate the brushcutter with as little noise and pollution
as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the
carburetor.
• Clean the brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are well tightened.
• Never service or store the brushcutter near open flames!
• Always store the brushcutter in a locked storage area, with
the fuel tank completely empty and the carburetor run dry.
Keep the brushcutter out of reach of children.
Observe the accident prevention instructions
issued by the relevant trade associations and
insurance companies.
Do not make any modifications to the brushcut-
ter! You will only be putting your own safety at
risk!
• The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user
is limited to those activities described in this instruction ma-
nual. All other work must be done by the MAKITA customer
service center.
• Use only original MAKITA spares and accessories. The
use of non-MAKITA spares, accessories, or cutting tools
increases the risk of accident. MAKITA will not accept any
liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-
approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools, or
accessories.
First aid
A first-aid kit should always be nearby as a
precaution in the event of an accident. Imme-
diately replace any items taken from the first-aid
kit
.
When calling for help, give the following information:
• Place of accident
• What happened
• Number of persons injured
• Nature of injuries
• Your name
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury to
blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration
may cause the following symptoms to occur in
the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep"
(numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation,
alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any of
these symptoms occur, see a physician.
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