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Start the engine only in accordance with the instructions.
Do not use any other methods for starting the engine! -
Placetheequipmentonrmground.Maintaingoodbalanceandsecure -
footing.
Whenpullingthestarterknob,holdtheequipmentrmlyagainsttheground -
by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft.
Beforestartingtheengine,makesurethatthereisnopersonoranimalinthe -
work area.
Whenstartingtheengine,keepthesawchainandguidebarclearofyour -
bodyandotherobject,includingtheground.Thesawchainmaymovewhen
starting and may cause serious injury or damage to the saw chain and/or
property.
The engine is to be switched off immediately in case of any engine problems. -
Shouldthesawchainhitstonesorotherhardobjects,immediatelyswitchoff -
the engine and inspect the equipment.
Operate the equipment only with the shoulder strap attached which is to be -
suitably adjusted before putting the equipment into operation. It is essential
to adjust the shoulder strap according to the user size to prevent fatigue
occurring during use. Never hold the cutter with one hand during use.
Withtheenginerunningonlyatidle,attachtheshoulderharness.During -
operation,keeptheequipmentonyourrightsidermly.
All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be -
used during operation.
Neveroperatetheenginewithfaultyexhaustmufer. -
Exceptincaseofemergency,neverdroporcasttheequipmenttotheground -
or this may severely damage the equipment.
Refuelling
Shutofftheengineduringrefuelling,keepawayfromopenamesanddonot -
smoke.
Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not inhale fuel vapor. Always -
wear protective gloves during refuelling. Change and clean protective clothing
at regular intervals.
Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination -
(environmental protection). Clean the equipment immediately after fuel has
been spilt.
Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing instantly if -
fuelhasbeenspiltonit(topreventclothingcatchingre).
Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be securely -
fastened and does not leak.
Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the engine (at -
least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling).
Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground level (risk of -
explosions).
Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure the fuel -
stored is not accessible to children.
Methodofoperation
Intheeventofanemergency,switchofftheengineimmediately. -
Ifyoufeelanyunusualcondition(e.g.noise,vibration)duringoperation, -
switch off the engine. Do not use the equipment until the cause is recognized
and solved.
The saw chain continues to move for a short period after releasing the throttle -
trigger. Don’t rush to contact the saw chain.
Holdthefrontgripwiththelefthandandthereargripwiththerighthand,no -
matteryouarerighthanderorlefthander.Wrapyourngersandthumbs
around the grips.
Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of control may -
resultinseriousorfatalinjury.Toreducetheriskofinjury,keepyourhands
and feet away from the blades.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. -
Watchforhiddenobstaclessuchastreestumps,rootsandditchestoavoid -
stumbling. Clear fallen branches and other objects away.
Iftheequipmentgetsheavyimpactorfall,checktheconditionbefore -
continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage and the controls and
safetydevicesformalfunction.Ifthereisanydamageordoubt,askMakita
authorized service center for the inspection and repair.
Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during operation. -
Whenyouleavetheequipment,evenifitisashorttime,alwaysstopthe -
engine. The equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
•Resting
•Transport
•Refuelling
•Maintenance
•Toolreplacement
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