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Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer.
We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer
which is the result of a long development programme and many years of
knowledge and experience.
Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will
demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to obtain the
best possible result from your MAKITA Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer.
Table of Contents
Page
Symbols ...................................................................... 2
Safety instructions ..................................................... 3
Technical data ............................................................ 7
Designation of parts ................................................... 8
Mounting of handle ..................................................... 9
Mounting of protector ............................................... 10
Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head ......... 11
Before start of operation .......................................... 12
Correct handling of machine ..................................... 14
Points in operation and how to stop ......................... 14
Resharpening the cutting tool ................................... 16
Servicing instructions ............................................... 18
Storage ..................................................................... 21
Take Particular care and Attention
Read instruction Manual
Forbidden
No Smoking
No open flame
Protective gloves must be worn
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets
Wear eye and ear protection
(for Grass trimmer only)
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection (for Brush Cutter only)
Engine-Manual start
Top permissible tool speed
Emergency stop
ON/START
OFF/STOP
Flying object hazard
Keep distance
Kickback
Do not use metal blades
(for grass trimmer only)
Recycling
Fuel (Gasoline)
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First Aid
You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual.
SYMBOLS
