Makita BUH550 Instruction Manual

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3medication. A moment of inattention whileoperating power tools may result in seriouspersonal injury.11. Use personal protective equipment. Alwayswear eye protection. Protective equipment suchas dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, orhearing protection used for appropriate conditionswill reduce personal injuries.12. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure theswitch is in the off-position before connectingto power source and/or battery pack, pickingup or carrying the tool. Carrying power toolswith your finger on the switch or energising powertools that have the switch on invites accidents.13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench beforeturning the power tool on. A wrench or a keyleft attached to a rotating part of the power toolmay result in personal injury.14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. This enables better controlof the power tool in unexpected situations.15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelleryor long hair can be caught in moving parts.16. If devices are provided for the connection ofdust extraction and collection facilities,ensure these are connected and properlyused. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.Power tool use and care17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correctpower tool for your application. The correctpower tool will do the job better and safer at therate for which it was designed.18. Do not use the power tool if the switch doesnot turn it on and off. Any power tool thatcannot be controlled with the switch is dangerousand must be repaired.19. Disconnect the plug from the power sourceand/or the battery pack from the power toolbefore making any adjustments, changingaccessories, or storing power tools. Suchpreventive safety measures reduce the risk ofstarting the power tool accidentally.20. Store idle power tools out of the reach ofchildren and do not allow persons unfamiliarwith the power tool or these instructions tooperate the power tool. Power tools aredangerous in the hands of untrained users.21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts, breakage of partsand any other condition that may affect thepower tool’s operation. If damaged, have thepower tool repaired before use. Many accidentsare caused by poorly maintained power tools.22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edgesare less likely to bind and are easier to control.23. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc. in accordance with these instructions,taking into account the working conditionsand the work to be performed. Use of thepower tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation.Battery tool use and care24. Recharge only with the charger specified bythe manufacturer. A charger that is suitable forone type of battery pack may create a risk of firewhen used with another battery pack.25. Use power tools only with specificallydesignated battery packs. Use of any otherbattery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.26. When battery pack is not in use, keep it awayfrom other metal objects, like paper clips,coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metalobjects, that can make a connection from oneterminal to another. Shorting the batteryterminals together may cause burns or a fire.27. Under abusive conditions, liquid may beejected from the battery; avoid contact. Ifcontact accidentally occurs, flush with water.If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seekmedical help. Liquid ejected from the batterymay cause irritation or burns.Service28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identicalreplacement parts. This will ensure that thesafety of the power tool is maintained.29. Follow instruction for lubricating andchanging accessories.30. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease. USB106-2HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETYWARNINGS1. Keep all parts of the body away from thecutter blade. Do not remove cut material orhold material to be cut when blades aremoving. Make sure the switch is off whenclearing jammed material. Blades coast afterturn off. A moment of inattention while operatingthe hedge trimmer may result in serious personalinjury.